5 skincare myths that could be hurting your skin

Skincare myths are everywhere, and some of them could be working against you without you realizing it.

1. Washing your face more often prevents acne

Over-cleansing strips your skin’s natural oils, which can make it produce more oil and lead to worse breakouts.

2. Hot water opens up your pores

Pores don’t open or close. Hot water dries out your skin and can cause redness and irritation.

3. Toothpaste can cure pimples

Toothpaste can burn your skin and make acne worse. Use a proper spot treatment instead.

4. You don’t need sunscreen on cloudy days

Around 80% of UV rays still reach your skin through clouds, contributing to premature aging and hyperpigmentation. SPF is worth wearing daily.

5. Sunscreen is only for outdoor use

UVA rays pass through windows and affect your skin indoors too. Daily SPF still matters if you spend time near windows.

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