That expensive, cost-more-than-botox “celebrity favorite” moisturizer isn’t shrinking your pores.
It’s shrinking your wallet.
I have seen tens of thousands of patients over the last 25+ years as a Registered Nurse, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgical First Assistant, and Clinical Specialist for Head and Neck, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
What do many of my patients have in common?
Besides wanting their skin to glow, be as smooth as a baby’s skin, and stop the skin aging process, they have committed some major crimes in the skin care arena.
Here are 7 of the most common mistakes and misconceptions people make regarding their skin care.
Mistake #1: Believe every advertisement.
The first and foremost mistake is believing everything we read, hear, and see. Commercialism is amazingly brainwashing. Remember, their goal is to sell, sell, sell. So when they tell you that the collagen inside the product will plump your skin, think again. (This is actually impossible.)
Mistake #2: Change skincare products often because your skin adapts.
Good skincare habits should be exactly that: a good habit. A habit means consistency, not a walk through the mall this week to purchase “this” and next week to purchase “that” because “this” wasn’t your miracle, and the new ad promises that “that” will definitely be your magic wand. Stop wasting your money. Use a really proven, effective product and stick with it. You’ll be amazed. Over time, you’ll achieve dramatic improvements.
Mistake #3: Apply a variety of different skincare products to maximize the result.
Applying too many different products is also a mistake. More is not better. Keep skincare simple but effective.
Mistake #4: Food doesn’t affect your skin.
Don’t think you can mistreat your body all you want and that the latest product on the market will fix your damaged skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it protects all the other organs. So let’s protect it by being proactive. Make no mistake, diet plays a very important role in good skin care. Reduce intake of alcohol, sugar, caffeine, and salt. Everything in moderation.
Mistake #5: Smoking won’t age your skin if you use anti-aging products.
Smoking is fine as long as you wash your face well and use an anti-aging cream. WRONG! The effect smoking has on the skin is as damaging as it is to your other organs.
Mistake #6: Only use sunscreen when you go to the beach.
Though we all know how bad the sun is for our skin, we think applying sunscreen before venturing to the beach is all we need to do. Most people give little thought as to how and where to apply this annoying cream that we really don’t want on anyway. First, make sure all exposed areas of the body are covered, including ears, lips, hairline, feet, etc. Second, and very importantly, REAPPLY, REAPPLY, REAPPLY!
Mistake #7: Expensive skin care products work the best. More money = better results.
“You get what you pay for.” WRONG. Believing that the more expensive your product is, the better it must be is a big misnomer. The truth is most often, your dollars are paying for expensive packaging as well as very expensive advertising. Buyer Beware!
Think you’re making a mistake but not sure? Received conflicting advice? Leave a comment or write to me personally to find out at candy@academybycandy.com
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