Everyone wants healthy and glowing skin. But getting there may be more about distinguishing facts and myths than a skin-care routine or how much you spend on products. Many skin care tips simply don’t work, and some myths can even cause harm.
“The skin is our largest organ and something we can notice right away when it is healthy. As a dermatologist, I often hear misleading ‘facts’ that seem to be stubbornly ingrained for some time,” underlines Mayla Carbone, dermatologist member of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD).
The specialist has listed some facts and myths about care that we need to pay attention to when caring for our skin. Check!
The skin is constantly renewed
Done. The skin provides a dynamic barrier between the body’s internal environment and the outside world. “Cells called keratinocytes in the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin, are constantly dividing to produce a reserve of cells that move through this layer and shed from its surface. The skin is a rich source of stem cells with the ability to divide and renew”, explains Mayla.
Drink two liters of water a day to ensure healthy skin
Myth. The amount of water ingested does not directly affect the skin. “Water is supplied to the skin by blood flowing through the dermis, the inner layer of the skin. It is lost from the epidermis, especially in a dry environment”explains the dermatologist.
Water is necessary to maintain skin hydration and when the patient becomes dehydrated the skin appears dull and less elastic. “In a healthy person, the internal organs, i.e. the kidneys, heart and blood vessels, control the amount of water that reaches the skin. There is no fixed amount of water to drink, it simply depends on the amount you ingest and lose,” he says.
Stress can make your skin unhealthy
Done. There are many health problems in modern life that we relate to stress. Some of the main examples are alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss, psoriasis, another autoimmune condition that causes thickening, scaling, and inflammation of the skin, and eczema, itching, and red inflammation of the skin.
Eating chocolate causes acne
Myth. Mayla explains that acne vulgaris, the common “adolescent” acne that can persist into your 30s and 40s, occurs as a result of the interaction between hormonal effects on the skin’s fatty glands, as well as the skin’s immune response to the pores clogged and the microbes living on it. the skin. Eating a high-fat diet is unhealthy for many reasons, but it doesn’t cause acne.
Laundry soap causes eczema
Myth. Eczema is a condition in which the skin becomes dry, itchy and red. Its cause is a combination of genetic factors and environmental effects, which lead to inflammation. “Soap, detergents and detergents can irritate the skin and contribute to dryness because they remove oil from the skin. Biological detergents contain enzymes that break down fats and other proteins to remove blemishes and can irritate sensitive skin, making eczema worse It is important that any type of product used in washing is thoroughly rinsed from clothing before use, to avoid irritation to the skin”, says the expert.
Antibacterial soap is best for keeping your skin clean
Myth. The skin normally contains bacteria and it is impossible to keep it completely free of them. “Antibacterial soap is not necessary for daily use, since thorough and constant hand washing, not antibacterial soap, is what helps keep the skin clean and therefore prevent the spread of any possible infection”concludes Carbone.
So, let’s adapt your skincare with this new information?
Source: Terra
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