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Clearing the Confusion: Debunking Common Skincare Myths
There are so many skincare myths circulating out there, making it difficult for people to separate fact from fiction. As you can imagine, following the wrong advice could be extremely detrimental to your skin, so it’s vital to ensure that the information that you’re basing your skincare efforts on is genuine.
That’s where Vine Vera can help to make life a little easier. Read on as we debunk some of the most common skincare myths around!
Myth: You Don’t Need to Cleanse Your Face If You Aren’t Wearing Makeup
Some skincare myths seem to come out of nowhere, but it’s easy to understand how this one started. After all, if you’re not wearing makeup and you can’t see any dirt on your face, then surely using a cleanser would be a waste of time, right?
Wrong. Even if you can’t see any grime on your face, it’s there. From the excess sebum produced by your skin to the dead skin cells that build up on your skin’s surface each day to air pollutants that adhere to your skin, your complexion is subjected to so many impurities on a daily basis, many of which aren’t visible to the naked eye.
If you want your skin to look as healthy as possible, then daily cleansing is a must. In fact, if you have oily skin, you should be cleansing twice a day.
With that said, always use a gentle cleanser. Anything overly potent will end up stripping your skin dry when used daily, causing more harm than good in the long run. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Mousse Cleanser, with its mild and moisturizing formulation, would be a great choice!
Myth: The More You Exfoliate, the Healthier Your Skin Will Be
There’s nothing quite like the instant gratification provided by exfoliation. Spending just a minute or two exfoliating your face can leave your skin looking brighter, smoother, and fresher. As a result, it’s hardly surprising that many people are tempted to ramp up their exfoliation efforts so that they can experience this renewed complexion more often.
That brings us to the next of our skincare myths. Unfortunately, exfoliating more often can actually cause some serious damage to your skin by compromising your skin’s natural protective barrier. It’s a common issue known as over-exfoliation and, once this happens, it can take several months to rectify the problem.
To prevent this, work out how often your skin type needs to be exfoliated and then stick to this. For dry and sensitive skin, you’ll likely only need to exfoliate once a week, whereas those with oily skin may need to exfoliate two or three times a week.
It’s also important to make sure that your exfoliator isn’t too harsh, as this can lead to over-exfoliation too. The Vine Vera Resveratrol Vitamin C Peeling strikes the perfect balance between being gentle and thoroughly effective. It exfoliates with a blend of mandelic acid and bamboo powder while also providing the skin with a plethora of vitamins and antioxidants.
Myth: You Don’t Need to Wear Sunscreen in the Winter
Some skincare myths are undeniably more harmful than others, and this is one of them. If you stop wearing sunscreen once summer draws to a close, you’re causing some significant harm to your skin.
Sure, the sun may not feel hot once temperatures start to drop. However, even though UV rays may not be quite as strong during the colder season, they’re still around, meaning that they’re still wreaking havoc on your skin.
With the sun responsible for the majority of the wrinkles and dark spots that develop on the skin with age, it goes without saying that it would be in your skin’s best interests to keep it as shielded as possible from sun damage, and this means wearing sunscreen year-round.
If applying sunscreen often feels like a chore, consider an SPF moisturizer instead. A product like the Vine Vera Resveratrol Cabernet Replenishing Moisture Cream SPF 30 can be applied at the end of your morning skincare routine, where it will not only moisturize your skin but also keep the appearance of UV damage at bay.
Myth: Oily Skin Doesn’t Need to Be Moisturized
There are a number of skincare myths regarding oily skin, and these can often have disastrous effects. Incorrectly caring for oily skin can quickly lead to clogged pores and stubborn breakouts, making it crucial to get things right.
When it comes to moisturizing oily skin, this is something that you should never skip. It may seem counterintuitive since your skin already feels greasy but don’t forget that oil and water are very different. Sure, your skin’s surface may be coated in oil but, in order to function properly, it’s water that your skin cells need, and a moisturizer can help to provide this.
The key to moisturizing oily skin without breaking out is to find a lightweight cream that will hydrate your skin without clogging up your pores. Take Vine Vera’s Resveratrol Vitamin C Moisturizer as an example. It’s filled with hydrating humectants, including beta glucan and glycerin. These moisture-binding ingredients will hydrate your skin without weighing it down. At the same time, the antioxidants in this face cream will work to brighten and balance your complexion. This will make it feel less oily in the long run.
Myth: Collagen-Infused Skincare Will Increase Your Skin’s Collagen Levels
If you understand how your skin functions, then you’ll know that collagen is a vital protein. It essentially forms the scaffolding that holds your skin up from within. Although your skin creates plenty of collagen in its youth, this declines with age. Environmental factors also degrade the existing collagen fibers in your skin, which is why the skin starts to sag and wrinkle as the years progress.
How can you top up your skin’s collagen levels? There are a few different ways in which you can do this, but using collagen-infused skincare products isn’t one of them. When applied topically, collagen molecules are too large to make their way into the dermis. This is the middle layer of your skin, where natural collagen can be found.
However, this doesn’t mean that collagen doesn’t have its place in skincare products. Although it may not be able to influence your skin’s collagen levels, studies show that it’s still capable of reducing the appearance of wrinkles. It all comes down to the moisturizing effects of topical collagen, which leave the skin looking plumper and smoother.
That’s why you’ll find collagen in several Vine Vera products, including the Resveratrol Shiraz Instentic Mask. Designed to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and firm up the complexion, the soluble collagen in this mask is combined with a variety of vitamins and botanical extracts to provide powerful results.
Myth: Pores Can Change in Size
Some skincare myths can be even more misleading than others due to how they can initially seem to be true. Pores being able to change in size is the perfect example. Chances are that you’ve noticed your pores looking larger on certain days than others, making it believable that their size has changed.
From beauty blogs to skincare brands to social media, it doesn’t help that this myth is so heavily perpetrated. Whether it be using steam to open and enlarge your pores or splashing your face with cold water to shrink your pores, all of the misinformation out there has led to this one being one of the most common skincare myths around.
When it comes down to it, you can’t do anything to change the physical size of your pores. This is something that’s determined by genes. If you naturally have large pores, then they’re always going to be this size.
However, don’t lose hope if you’ve been despairing about how big your pores look. Although you can’t physically shrink them, there are still many ways in which you can make them appear smaller.
For example, regularly cleansing and exfoliating your skin will prevent dirt and sebum from clustering up in your pore openings and stretching them out, which makes them more noticeable. Using products that firm the feel of your skin can help too, as this will leave your pore openings looking tight rather than lax.
Adding a toner to your skincare routine can also be beneficial. Look for formulas containing ingredients that have been proven to diminish pore visibility, such as the Resveratrol Cabernet Toner with its infusion of witch hazel extract. Witch hazel is an astringent, giving it the ability to shrink the look of pores to give the skin a more even finish.
Myth: The Longer Your Skincare Routine is, the More Effective it Will Be
This myth came about after the famous 10-step Korean skincare routine started to rise in popularity. After all, if this is how Koreans manage to achieve the ubiquitous glass skin look, then surely this means that everyone who wants a flawless complexion needs to also carry out ten steps twice a day.
Fortunately, that’s not the case. A 10-step routine isn’t automatically more effective than a 3-step skincare routine. Instead, it all comes down to the products that you use and how well they cater to your skin’s needs.
In fact, in some cases, it can actually be more beneficial to keep your skincare routine minimal. Overloading your skin with an excessive number of products can leave your skin more prone to sensitivities and irritation. Plus, if you don’t layer those products correctly, they could even end up diluting each other and canceling each other out, making them pointless.
So, how long does your skincare routine need to be? Start with the basics; a cleanser, a serum, a moisturizer, and an SPF. Once you’ve followed this simple routine for a few months, you can then consider adding in any extra products that your skin may need, such as an additional serum or an eye cream. Either way, take things slowly and make sure that every product you use is genuinely needed by your skin.
Debunking Skincare Myths With Vine Vera
If you want to give your skin the best possible care, it’s important to make sure that you’re dealing with fact rather than fiction. If you were previously following any of the skincare myths that we’ve shared above, it’s time to make the necessary changes to your skincare routine so that you don’t end up unknowingly causing serious harm to your complexion.
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