10 "deadly" beauty mistakes everyone makes

1. Choose cosmetics according to age

Your age is not a true reflection of your skin’s age, and skin care based on this misconception will not improve your skin’s real problems. Regardless of your age, you should always choose skin care products based on your skin type and skin concerns, not your age.

2. Only use anti-aging products when you are old.

It’s never too early to combat the visible signs of aging, and this theory applies to everyone at any age. Determine what your skin needs based on the level of sun damage, signs of aging, dryness, or other skin concerns you have.

3. Acne will go away after puberty

People in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s can all have acne. Just because you didn't have acne as a teenager doesn't mean you won't have it as an adult.

4. Expensive cosmetics are better than cheap cosmetics.

This is the most persistent misconception over the years because many people easily assume that expensive products will contain better ingredients than cheap products.

The truth is:In the skin care or makeup industry, expensive does not mean better and cheap does not mean poor quality.

5. Never squeeze pimples

There are many types of acne that we have to squeeze to really get rid of them, such as blackheads, acne, etc. However, squeezing acne properly will prevent damage to the skin and heal faster. The advice not to squeeze acne is completely unreasonable. What you need to do is learn the right ways to squeeze acne.

6. Drinking plenty of water can help eliminate dry skin.

Drinking eight glasses of water a day is good for your body, but it won't get rid of dry skin. No amount of water will do you any good compared to using hydrating ingredients like ceramides, omega fatty acids, glycerin, etc.

So, if you are experiencing dry skin, the most important thing to do is find a suitable moisturizer, then replenish water from within.

7. Apply sunscreen every 2 hours

SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is a measure of the average number of hours a sunscreen protects the skin from UVB rays - the type of ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn and contribute to skin cancer.

The lowest SPF in sunscreen is 15 and the highest is 100. According to international standards, 1 SPF will be able to protect the skin and limit the harmful effects of UV rays for about 10 minutes. This means that a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 will be effective for 150 minutes, while SPF 50 is 500 minutes.

Therefore, it is a misconception that all sunscreen products must be reapplied after 2 hours.

8. Applying cream from bottom to top will help lift your face.

When you massage and see the skin move up, down or sideways, it is just the physical impact that is stretching the elastin and collagen fibers. If you overuse this method, it will cause the fibers that support the skin to be damaged and broken, counterproductive and cause wrinkles.

9. Applying collagen to your skin can increase your skin's collagen levels, helping you look younger.

Collagen has large molecules so it is difficult to absorb through the skin by topical application. When adding collagen to moisturizers, they mostly only have the effect of moisturizing and preventing dehydration of the skin. To improve collagen for your skin, you should have a reasonable diet to create collagen from the inside.

10. Eating too much chocolate causes acne

This is also a serious misunderstanding because besides chocolate, there are many other foods that cause acne. In fact, pure chocolate itself is a strong antioxidant, but the butter, sugar, milk or flour in commercially available chocolates are the real causes.