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1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Facial exercises tone facial muscles and make a person appear younger. <\/strong>
\nThe face is the only part of the body where muscles are attached directly to the skin; there are no facial ligaments and tissue. Constant facial exercise and tugging contribute to additional lines. Actually, wrinkles often form along expression lines caused by facial movements.
\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vitamin E minimizes scarring. <\/strong>
\nVitamin E is an antioxidant and helps build skin, but there is no evidence that it does anything to help with scarring. There is even some research that suggests it may have a negative effect on scarring.1
\n\"\"<\/a>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cucumbers help reduce puffiness around the eyes. <\/strong>
\nThe principle ingredient in cucumbers is 90% water with the balance being inert fiber. They can be soothing and, with moisture, hydrate skin temporarily. The same results can be obtained from a cold compress.
\n4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Skin pores open and close. <\/strong>
\nPores are openings in the skin that allow oils (sebum) to reach the surface. If pores are larger, this can be due to dead cells, genetics or scarring from squeezing blemishes.
\n5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The higher the skin protection factor (SPF) rating, the better. <\/strong>
\nSPF ratings, soon to be revised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), only refer to protection from UVB rays. A person needs sun protection that has chemical and physical blockers, plus antioxidants. A higher SPF also gives a false sense of security and introduces more potentially harmful chemicals to the body. Plus, an SPF of 50 is only marginally more protective than an SPF of 15; an SPF of 30 has only 2% more protection than an SPF of 15, and a 40 has only 1% more than a 30. Sunscreens need to be reapplied every 90\u2013120 minutes.
\n6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Layering several products with SPF ratings increases protection.<\/strong>
\nYou are only protected to the extent of the higher rating of one product. A foundation with an SPF of 10, moisturizer with an SPF of 15 and a sunscreen with an SPF of 20 does not yield an SPF rating of 45.
\n7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Topical creams containing collagen can replace collagen. <\/strong>
\nThere is a lack of impartial, empirical evidence that the topical application of collagen or elastin can penetrate the dermis, even when using nanotechnology. They can provide moisturization to the epidermis, but only injections are conclusively effective.
\n8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mineral oil is bad for your skin<\/strong>.
\nToday\u2019s cosmeceutical mineral oil is a far cry from the industrial type that was previously used on skin. It is a very effective ingredient in helping remove excess oil from the skin. Oil attracts oil, and the modern mineral oil formulated for use in skin care has a different molecular weight and will not harm skin or clog pores. Mixed with kaolin\u2014fine clay\u2014it makes a potent cocktail to assist in controlling oil production in problematic skin. Vitamin A is the best ingredient to normalize skin.
\n9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mineral oil is comedogenic. <\/strong>
\nCosmeceutical-grade mineral oil is not comedogenic. The myth is that industrial-grade mineral oil and lubricants are the same as those used in cosmetic ingredients. So-called medicinal white mineral oil has met with stringent safety standards. To remove sebum plugs in the follicles, an oil-based substance is needed. Water-based products cannot melt or remove sebum plugs.
\n10.\u00a0 Preservatives in skin care products are bad. <\/strong>
\nPreservatives help prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi and other organisms that can not only deteriorate a product\u2019s effectiveness and spoil the product itself, but also allow harmful bacteria to get on or in the skin. Although there is concern about the use of parabens, the research is not definitive that topical application leads to harmful accumulations. Parabens are found throughout nature; for example, many fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, are naturally full of parabens. But further study is needed.
\n11.\u00a0 Packaging is not important. <\/strong>
\nPackaging in skin care is vitally important\u2014not for aesthetic reasons\u2014but to protect the efficacy of the ingredients. Wide-mouth jars, transparent containers and pumps that are not airless all pose problems in keeping ingredients safe and potent.
\n\"\"<\/a>12.\u00a0 Chocolate and greasy foods cause acne. <\/strong>
\nEating chocolate does not cause acne. Hormonal factors, bacteria and skin cells are at the root of problematic skin, and stress can exacerbate flareups. Some individuals may have allergic reactions to foods that can cause inflammation, as well.
\n13.\u00a0 Natural and organic products are always better. <\/strong>
\nBuyer, beware! Many natural and organic products are not as they claim. Plus, many times, active ingredients have to be synthesized to be bioavailable and efficacious. Synthetic compounds can actually be identical to those found in nature and be more effective. Natural vs. laboratory-processed should not lead to an up or down decision about whether a product is good or bad. Not all chemicals are bad, and not all natural or organic ingredients are good.
\n14.\u00a0 Using larger quantities of a product will yield better results.<\/strong>
\nLess is more. Normally, a pea-sized amount of facial product will do the trick. Excessive amounts can cause skin problems and waste money.
\n15.\u00a0 Blackheads are a caused by improperly cleansed skin.<\/strong>
\nBlackheads or comedones are caused by clogged pores, and excessive scrubbing can irritate and further inflame skin. Blackheads often contain dirt, oil, and dry and dead skin cells that need to be removed. Products that help dissolve sebum are the most effective.
\n16.\u00a0 Drying problematic or oily skin clears up acne. <\/strong>
\nThe opposite is true. When skin becomes overly dry, an environment is created in which the skin is signaled that is too dry and produces more oil. Use drying products sparingly, and look to lightly moisture oily skin. The goal is to keep skin balanced.
\n17.\u00a0 Get a base tan to prevent burning before going on vacation.<\/strong>
\nAny tan is a scar, and there is no such thing as a healthy, safe tan. Self-tanners are the safest way to obtain tanned skin.<\/p>\n

18.\u00a0 All sun damage to skin occurs before 18 years of age.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sun damage continues to occur throughout life, although recent information suggests less than 50% of sun damage happens before a person is 18.2 It is never too late to protect your skin.
\n19.\u00a0 Indoor tanning is safe. <\/strong>
\nThe argument that tanning beds and booths do not cause skin mutations that may cause cancerous lesions to develop is patently false. UVA rays found in indoor tanning lead to deeper, more harmful skin damage. You do not have to have a sunburn to create damage to skin cells.
\n20.\u00a0 Antioxidants reverse wrinkles. <\/strong>
\nAntioxidants are essential in fighting free radical formation and are important in helping prevent skin damage, but they cannot make wrinkles go away.
\n21.\u00a0 Skin damage and signs of aging can be cleared up quickly. <\/strong>
\nIf a product sounds too good to be true, you can bet its claims are false. The damage did not happen overnight, and it cannot be magically repaired. Expect at least three skin cycles\u2014a cycle can be between 21\u201340 days, depending on age\u2014to begin to see measurable results.
\n22.\u00a0 All alcohol in skin products is bad. <\/strong>
\nSome compounds that contain alcohol can act as emollients, which can decrease the skin\u2019s water loss. Cetyl, benzyl and oleyl alcohol are examples of good alcohols. It is important to know what comes before the OH in chemical compounds.
\n23.\u00a0 Sun exposure will improve acne. <\/strong>
\nYes, sun exposure can hide the appearance of acne for awhile, but will lead to skin damage, pigmentation\"\"<\/a> and drying that signals the skin to produce more oil.
\n24.\u00a0 Alcohol abuse can cause your nose to become red and bulbous. <\/strong>
\nThe intake of alcohol can temporarily dilate blood vessels and make skin appear flushed, but in most cases, a large, inflamed, red and bulbous nose is a result of rosacea.
\n25. Skin repair only happens at night. <\/strong>
\nA good night\u2019s sleep is certainly helpful to skin health; however, skin repair is ongoing. Inadequate sleep can cause stress, skin puffiness and can slow the natural development of collagen.
\n26.\u00a0 Skin care products can last three or more years. <\/strong>
\nDespite a number of claims to the contrary, most skin care products lose a great deal of their potency within 12 months. It is best to use the entire contents within one year because preservatives do not last forever and ingredients can get contaminated with bacteria, or they can evaporate.
\n27.\u00a0 Strong scrubs, soaps and abrasives are good for your skin. <\/strong>
\nBe careful how you wash your face. Too much scrubbing or too many abrasive products can remove protective oils, create tiny micro tears and contribute to aging, irritated skin. Less is more, and a gentle cleanser and light moisturizer work well for most people.
\n28.\u00a0 Vitamin A thins the skin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Actually, the reverse is true. Skin can become thin due to the lack of vitamin A because it helps to create new, healthy and normal skin cells. Vitamin A is arguably the most important skin care ingredient, bar none. It is one of the few\u2014if not the only\u2014ingredient that is backed by more than 50 years of objective, scientific research supporting its efficacy.
\n29.\u00a0 The only form of vitamin C that works is L-ascorbic acid. <\/strong>
\nL-ascorbic acid only remains in its most potent state for a limited time. A new era in vitamin C formulations, one of the best antioxidants for your skin, has arrived. There are several forms that have been developed that are not water-based, which means they can better penetrate the skin and remain more potent for longer periods of time.
\n30.\u00a0 There is one antioxidant ingredient that is the best. <\/strong>
\nEvery year, there is a hot, newly discovered antioxidant that is touted as the best, but this is not true. A cocktail of antioxidants provides better results than just one. Seek products containing a plethora of antioxidants.<\/p>\n

This article was originally published in the May 2009 issue of Skin Inc. Magazine<\/a> and is reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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