5 Skincare Myths That Are Ruining Your Skin

Most people get these things wrong:

The truth is…

Per Dr. Andrea Suarez, dermatologist:

1. Natural isn’t automatically better: natural ingredients can help, but many (just like poison ivy or citrus oils causing phytophotodermatitis) can harm your skin, while good synthetic products isolate safe, effective components while removing toxins.
2. Sunscreen isn’t just for sunny days: UV rays still reach your skin through clouds, and even reflect off surfaces, so daily sunscreen (especially on your face) is important to prevent skin cancer, sun damage, and hyperpigmentation.
3. Oily skin still needs moisture: oil doesn’t necessarily mean proper hydration, and without a moisturizer your skin barrier can weaken, increasing irritation, breakouts, and water loss, while lightweight moisturizers can even improve acne treatment tolerance.
4. Pores can’t truly be shrunk: pore size is largely genetic, but sun damage can enlarge them, and while treatments like retinoids or collagen-boosting therapies can reduce their appearance, no cleanser or mask can actually physically shrink them.
5. Accutane isn’t just a temporary fix: isotretinoin (accutane) targets root causes like excess oil production and for many people can cure acne, significantly reducing the risk of permanent scarring (when used correctly).

For more on all of this plus some visual illustrations, enjoy:

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