Common skincare mistakes debuts 

Over the years we have collected a treasure trove of old wives tales disguised as beauty secrets. Common skincare mythes. From toothpaste on pimples to mouthwash on feet to not sleeping on your side, these stories make us smile as we imagine the women throughout our ancestry who actually subscribed to these practices. As the beauty industry makes a return to a more natural, non-toxic approach, we are finding that these wives tales are being replaced with misconception. These misconceptions are not being passed down through the generations, but rather are heard as sound bites on a commercial, or being skimmed over in blogs. They are statements that, while partly true, come with a two-part answer.

So let’s try to set the record straight!

While there is still a lot to learn about organic ingredients and the non-toxic personal care industry in general, I do want to set the record straight on some of the more common skincare mythes floating around our industry.

Myth #1

Coconut Oil is a good moisturiser for the face.

While it has superb moisturising properties, I do not recommend coconut oil as a cream for use straight on the face i do recommend it as a great make up remover, but then wash it out, don’t leave it on your skin!. The large molecules in this plant butters can cause facial pores to become enlarged. It is great as a part of your natural face cream. When mixed with other ingredients, but not alone as itself.

The healthy alternative: moisturise your face with a formulated blend of plant-based oils, butters, vitamins etc (yes, coconut can be a part of the mix) like Pure’s selection of Day & Night face creams. No large or blocked pores cme with these beauties:)

Myth #2

If you can’t pronounce an ingredient on a label, it must be bad.

Not necessarily. The Federal Drug Administration and other worldwide governing bodies demand that ingredients must be listed on a label in INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) terminology. And INCI language can be unpronounceable. Take the hard to say Butyrospermum Parkii, which is the INCI name for Shea Butter.  You may be surprised at the ingredients referred to from strange sounding label terms.

The healthy alternative: I don’t expect you to memorize all the INCI names, but you can learn to identify some red flag ingredients (and if there is one on the label, there are bound to be more). Some ingredients to avoid are phthalates listed as “fragrance,” and parabens listed with the prefixes “ethyl-,” “methyl-,” “butyl-,” or “propyl-.”

Learn how to identify the hazard chemicals you don’t want on your skin

Myth #3

Using oils on your skin will make it more oily.

Your skin naturally produces oil to normalise the surface of your skin. It’s important stuff, yet it can be easily stripped away. Harsh cleansers or over exfoliation can deplete the skin of its natural oils, causing the skin to overproduce more to  compensate. Adding oil to your skin (how much depends on your individual skin type), will ensure that your skin maintains a healthy balance.

And yes, oily skin needs oil as well! There are wonderful oils that help oily skin to balance like jojoba. (my tips for oily skin).

All skin types need oils, different ones, yes, and to get the confusion out of your head i am here to help and advise- in each product that is specific to your skin type you will find “your” good oils, when you will have a facial with me at Pure Salons i will use “your” oils and advise you which ones to use. And of course you are welcome to contact me with any questions!

Myth #4

All ingredients termed as “acids” are irritating.

No. Case in point: Hyaluronic Acid is one of the mildest, non-stripping ingredients available to a formulator. It’s an acid our body produce itself, but it does decreases in time, that’s also a reason for dehydrated skin.

The solution: these two magic formulas products have the highest quality of Hyaluronic acid, and the one that has the smallest molecules, which dissolve beautifully into your skin

The lifting serum: A unique blend of wonderful gel-rich ingredients designed for firming, wrinkle filling and smoothing. The lifting serum will give your skin a stretching and a radiant, glowing effect.

Contains hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, pomegranate, vitamin E and essential oils. oligosaccharides, aloe vera gel

This is truly my morning superstar, it gives such a beautiful hydration in a second!

The hydration boost cream :   formula provides superior hydration and antioxidants in a cream with a light texture created by hyaluronic acid.

Why is it so great?

Because it contains the smallest possible hyaluronic acid possible, therefor, it goes directly to the skin at optimum way.

Myth #5

The right skin care product will cure all of my skin care woes.

It would be amazing if there was one cure-all product, but it’s just not that simple. Instead, clear, healthy skin is a result of a combination of factors, like diet, exercise, environment, and, of course, product choice and a professional facial treatment routine.. Ensure that the lifestyle choices and product choices you make all complement one another, because when all your systems are in balance, your skin and your health will be in balance, too. 

The healthy alternative: choosing natural products, getting a natural, professional facial every 6 weeks will already transform your skin beauty quickly!

But also avoiding sugar, getting daily exercise, adding more greens, and getting enough sleep will support your inner balance.

Myth #6

All preservatives are bad.

No, preservatives are an essential part of any skin care formula. When you have an emulsion with water in it, mold and yeast will grow.  A preservative is necessary to keep fungi from forming. Not all preservatives are created equal. There are some chemical preservatives – like Parabens – that can have adverse health effects and that you should avoid when purchasing your personal care products.

But, there are natural preservatives, and these are the ones you can find in Pure’s collection, such as plant based preservatives and Vitamin E.

A wise man said, “the more you know, the better you do.” So with this information, go forth and make decisions that are based on the whole story and not just what you may have heard or seen on tik tok…

I am happy to help you step into a simple, healthy and effective beauty routine that will take away the overwhelming, save you time and money and make you and your skin happy!