We all have preconceived notions about beauty. Clichés or practices that stick. Sometimes we pass them down from mother to daughter, sometimes we let ourselves be influenced by fashion trends...
So how can you look beautiful without making a beauty faux pas? PAYOT helps you sort out the facts from the fiction!
4 misconceptions about cosmetic care
Let's start at the beginning with these four misconceptions about cosmetic care that will help you stop falling for them. Enough to put an end to beauty clichés! And if you're in a hurry, find the best practices to adopt immediately at the bottom of the article.
1. You absolutely must exfoliate your skin several times a week to cleanse it thoroughly: FALSE.
The idea is to help it eliminate dead cells and impurities, not to strip it. At this rate, you'll do more harm than good. In fact, if you have very sensitive skin, it's recommended to opt for gentle "enzymatic" exfoliants rather than gels.
2. No need to moisturize oily skin: FALSE.
Just because your skin is combination or oily doesn't mean it's exempt from hydration. On the contrary, it often needs it to rebalance itself.
3. You should only protect yourself from the sun in summer: FALSE.
Just because the sun doesn't shine brightly in winter, or even in spring, doesn't mean you can skip sunscreen. Even when well hidden behind the clouds, the sun shines on our skin and can damage it.
4. Anti-wrinkle treatments are reserved for mature women: FALSE.
We regret to inform you that no, not all anti-aging treatments are the preserve of your beloved mother.
The 4 Really Good Cosmetic Tips
So, you're seeing things a little more clearly, but you're not sure what kind of skincare routine you should be using? We'll help you reset the clock and adopt four beauty routines that are good for your skin.
- Keep in the habit of exfoliating your skin regularly, but no more than once a week. Also, be sure to choose an exfoliating treatment suited to your skin type: gentle scrub, enzymatic scrub, or fruit acid peel.
- Regardless of your skin type, your skin always needs to be hydrated. You can provide it with water by drinking plenty of water, but also by applying a moisturizer. If you have combination to oily skin, just remember to choose a suitable, anti-blemish, and non-comedogenic skincare product.
- When it comes to sunscreen, less is more. In summer, don't skimp on applying sunscreen, obviously. In winter or mid-season, you can take it easy and skip sunscreen if you're spending all day in an office. However, you can opt for a day cream containing SPF protection if you're planning a sunny outing, even in winter.
- You don't feel concerned about anti-wrinkle treatments because you don't have any wrinkles yet? Yes, but prevention is better than cure! So from the age of 30, protect your skin from aging by regularly applying a specific anti-aging treatment.
In beauty, as elsewhere, you have to trust your instincts but also the experience of those who know how to do it right. You can also adopt these 10 beauty habits every day with your eyes closed. Don't thank us!
