Fact Or Fiction: We Bust Five Winter Beauty Myths
In a world where we are presented with so much information it’s difficult to determine fact from fiction, so we‘re setting the record straight and lifting the lid on the most common winter beauty myths.
MYTH: You only need to wear sunscreen in summer
FACT: Up to 40 percent of the sun’s UV radiation penetrates the atmosphere and reaches the earth on cloudy days. This UV exposure can still damage skin and result in premature aging or skin cancer.
Take action!
Protect skin all year round by integrating an SPF into your beauty regime by using it as a primer before you apply base. We recommend Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50 Soothing Repair Cream (R149.95, DisChem).
MYTH: Luxury skincare products are more effective
FACT: Oh the stories we tell ourselves to justify blowing our budgets on luxury lip balms, when in actual fact active ingredients in both luxe and budget-friendly products are very similar. The formulation of ingredients in products – NOT the price – is the real determinant of efficiency when it comes to skincare and makeup.
Take action!
Swop out your Inoar Argan Oil Hair Treatment (R434, DisChem) for the Vo5 Miracle Concentrate Elixir with Argan Oil (R46, DisChem). Both products are enriched with Argan oil, eliminate frizz and encourage hair growth.
MYTH: Drinking water is enough to hydrate dry skin
FACT: So you’re gulping down your daily eight glasses but your skin still feels (and looks) like sandpaper? Whilst water is important in maintain optimum organ function, it does not directly correlate with hydrating the skin. Dry skin is in most cases a product of external features and can therefore be controlled by introducing an oil or cream-based moisturiser.
Take action!
Up your skin’s hydration level this winter by opting for a powerful, oil-based moisturiser like Prevage Anti-Aging Daily Serum (R1125, Elizabeth Arden counters).
MYTH: A hot bath in winter softens the skin
FACT: Whilst it may be your ultimate winter treat, a long hot bath could actually be the source of your dry skin. A long soak in hot water removes the skin’s natural oils and results in dry scaly skin.
Take action!
Reduce bath time to approximately ten minutes once a day, making sure to use warm water instead of extremely hot water. Enrich your bath water by adding bath oil such as the Oh So Heavenly Crème Oil Bath Silk, (R35, Clicks)
MYTH: Only people with dry skin should moisturise
FACT: Because it’s always exposed, the skin on our face requires extra attention – especially during winter. The absence of moisture makes skin oiler as it works overtime trying to nourish itself.
Take action!
If the thought of using oil-based moisturisers makes you worry you’ll break out, give Avon Nutra Effects Balanced Night Gel Moisturiser (R148, Avon representatives) a try.
Are there any winter beauty issues you’re struggling with BB’s? Let us know be