5 Skincare Myths Debunked

The internet is overflowing with skincare information, but not all is accurate. It’s time to separate the skincare facts from myths. Today’s article won’t cover weird myths, like using Preparation H on zits or butter on burns, but we will cover practical information to help your skin look and feel its best.

We will cover these skincare myths:

1. Expensive equals better (Fact: quality matters)
2. Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer (Fact: it does)
3. Sunscreen only on sunny days (Fact: all the time)
4. Pores open and close (Fact: they don’t)
5. Anti-aging only when wrinkles appear (Fact: don’t wait)

Let’s dive into these myths and skincare fun facts!

Myth 1: Expensive Equals Better

It’s easy to assume that expensive skincare products are better, but you don’t have to spend a small fortune for quality products that work. The quality of the ingredients and efficacy of the formulations are more important to evaluate than price.

Quality skincare products will contain powerful active ingredients with clinical research to back them. Examples of such ingredients include:

• Retinol
• Hyaluronic acid
• Hydroxy acids
• Vitamin C
• Niacinamide
• Ceramides
• Antioxidants
• Plant extracts
• Peptides
• Quality oils like shea and jojoba

Active ingredients allow products to have the desired benefits, such as increasing antioxidants in the skin or maintaining the skin barrier, contributing to healthier skin. Whether you have a simple skincare routine or a more complex one, quality matters over cost.

Choosing Quality Without High Cost

NassifMD® facial plastic surgeon skincare utilizes active ingredients backed by clinical research in synergistic formulas. Our skincare line draws upon successes from NassifMD® Medical Spas to make powerful treatments and products more widely accessible.

The full NassifMD® Skincare line is reasonably priced and can be used at home to hydrate, nourish, exfoliate, and protect the skin. Get professional, spa-quality results without breaking the bank.

Myth 2: Oily Skin Doesn’t Need Moisturizer

All skin types need moisturizer, even oily skin. Oily and acne-prone skin can also be dehydrated skin. When the skin is dry, it may overproduce sebum (the skin’s natural oil). When this is the case, you’ll need a moisturizer that nourishes the skin and supports a healthy skin barrier to counteract the overproduction of sebum. Because the skin tends to be oily and shiny, choose lightweight moisturizing products, water-based serums, and gentle chemical exfoliators designed for your skin type.

Best Moisturizers for Oily Skin

Here are some NassifMD® Skincare products suited to nourish, hydrate, and heal oily skin concerns:

NassifMD® Detox Facial Pads are among the most popular NassifMD® Skincare products and work well for several skin types. Designed to deep clean and exfoliate the skin, use them after or in place of cleansing to remove dead skin cells and prepare the skin for the rest of the skincare routine. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Salicylic acid
• Glycolic acid
• Lactic acid
• Bakuchiol
• Ectoin
• Vitamin C
• Witch hazel extract

NassifMD® Micro-Spa Radiance Resurfacing Peel is an at-home version of a popular Medical Spa peel designed to improve skin cell turnover, remove dead skin, and maintain a healthy skin barrier. Use the 2-step process once or twice weekly as an oily skin treatment. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid crystals and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate)
• Dermaxyl peptides
• Antioxidants
• Lactic acid
• Salicylic acid
• Gulf stream mineral sea water

NassifMD® Hydro-Gel Serum is an oil-free, rosemary water-based gel serum designed to prevent breakouts and shine while improving skin tone and texture. It’s an excellent serum for oily skin because it helps balance excess sebum. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Hy-retin (hyaluronic acid and retinol)
• AcquaCell (natural plant complex)
• Amiperfect ER (wintergreen extract with salicylic acid)
• Rosemary water

Myth 3: Sunscreen Only on Sunny Days

Here’s your next skincare fun fact: use sunscreen every day, whether it’s sunny, cloudy, or cold. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun penetrate the clouds and even windows, causing sun damage, aging, and increasing skin cancer risk. Dermatologists recommend SPF protection daily, even when inside and in the winter.

Sunscreen best practices include:

• Choose a mineral-based sunscreen SPF 30 or higher
• Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours when under high exposure
• Stay in the shade or wear sun-protective clothing
• Don’t forget your hands and other exposed areas besides your face
• Wear makeup over sunscreen

Best Daily Sunscreens

We love mineral sunscreens because of their high safety profile, but many people skip sunscreen because they don’t like thick products that leave a white residue on the face. NassifMD® Skincare has solved these problems by combining mineral SPF protection with effective, hydrating skincare. Try these options for everyday use:

NassifMD® Protect & Hydrate offers SPF 44 protection with a universal tint, so that it can be a sunscreen, facial moisturizer, and light foundation, all in one. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide (mineral SPF protection)
• Hyaluronic acid
• Ascorbyl palmitate (vitamin C plus palmitic acid)

NassifMD® Simply Hydration is the un-tinted version of our daily mineral sunscreen, offering SPF 40 protection and hydrating, moisturizing ingredients. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Zinc oxide
• Hyaluronic acid
• Apple fruit extract
• Knotweed extract
• Plankton extract
• Vitamin E

NassifMD® Hydrating Lip Balm protects and smooths your lips year-round while offering SPF 15 protection. Reapply as often as needed. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Sunflower seed oil
• Soybean oil
• Cannabis sativa seed oil
• Meadowfoam seed oil
• Mango seed butter
• Jojoba seed oil

Myth 4: Pores Open and Close

This is one of the funny myths continually perpetuated online, but your pores don’t open and close like little barnacles. However, they can be more or less visible depending on how clean and hydrated your skin is.

The airbrushed look, where you don’t see pores at all, is unrealistic. You need your pores as they are integral to the health of your skin. Since you can’t get rid of your pores, it’s time to embrace them and support them with regular cleansing and exfoliation to remove dead skin cells, dirt, makeup, and other impurities that can clog pores, making them appear larger.

Minimizing Pore Appearance

Minimizing the appearance of your pores comes down to an effective skincare routine for your skin type. Some specific products that may help include:

NassifMD® Detox Facial Pads, as mentioned above, are a popular addition to your skincare routine for deep cleaning, exfoliation, and brightening effects. Use detox pads a few times per week or daily (depending on your skin type) to clean without stripping natural oils and exfoliate to minimize the appearance of pores.

NassifMD® Purifying Glycolic Facial Cleanser is a gentle, non-drying exfoliating cleanser designed to promote healthy pores for a more youthful appearance. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Glycolic acid
• Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate (coconut surfactant)
• Cocamidopropyl betaine (mild coconut-based cleansing agent)
• Willow bark extract
• Allantoin (comfrey root extract)
• Aloe vera

NassifMD® Even, Correct & Renew Retexturizing Treatment Pads are an innovative new product to smooth, even, and brighten the skin as an alternative to laser therapy at the medical spa. As the skin retexturizes, you’ll notice smoother skin and smaller-looking pores. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Niacinamide
• Hyaluronic acid
• Retinol
• Mandelic acid

Myth 5: Anti-Aging Only When Wrinkles Appear

Unfortunately, many people wait to invest in anti-aging skincare until wrinkles and other signs of aging begin to appear. Like most things, preventing accelerated aging is easier and more effective than reversing aging once the signs appear.

There’s no need to wait until a certain age to adopt an anti-aging skincare routine. Daily sunscreen is likely the most effective anti-aging strategy you can start as soon as possible. Additionally, choose top-rated skincare products for anti-aging with ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, antioxidants, and more.

Early Anti-Aging Products

NassifMD® products are expertly formulated with a deep understanding of the skin and the aging process. Use these products to protect the skin against free radicals that promote aging and nourish mature skin. Some of our favorites are:

NassifMD® Hydro-Screen is the best-selling serum to protect, firm, and repair skin for healthier skin at any age. It contains powerful antioxidants, promotes collagen reduction, and is deeply hydrating. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Hyaluronic acid
• Ceramide
• Retinol
• Sytenol A (a natural antioxidant from the babchi plant)
• Lipochroman (a potent antioxidant to prevent damaged skin cells)

NassifMD® Dermaflect Smart Day Therapy Serum is a UV-activated, antioxidant-rich daily moisturizer that provides short- and long-term skin protection. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Antioxidant complex with vitamins C and E
• Hyaluronic acid
• Ectoin
• Vitamin C
• Red tourmaline
• Mineral complex to blur fine lines

NassifMD® Night Therapy Serum is considered “beauty sleep in a bottle.” It firms, corrects, and plumps the skin overnight. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Aquacell plant extract
• Retinol
• Vitamin C
• Aquaxyl plant humectants
• Hyaluronic acid
• Allantoin comfrey root extract

NassifMD® Undereye Anti-Aging Smoother addresses signs of aging around the eyes, which can be the first to appear. It promotes micro-circulation, boosts collagen production, reduces dark circles, and enhances hydration for a younger appearance. Quality, active ingredients include:

• Eyeseryl Solution B peptides
• Liftonin polymer complex
• Pinoxide collagen enhancer

Many skincare myths lead us to believe that skincare is complicated and there is a secret to discover. The truth is that healthy skin requires consistency and quality products. It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive to be effective. NassifMD® Skincare solutions offer fact-based, clinically proven ingredients and formulas to help you reach your highest skincare potential.

References

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