Self care myths

Myths constantly accompany us. And the world of cosmetology is no exception. Folk remedies for self-care cause the creation of the greatest number of fictions. Today we will tell you about the most common of them.

Hydrogen peroxide is a great facial treatment

You can often hear that hydrogen peroxide can be used instead of a facial toner or lotion. Some say that peroxide tightens pores, while others, on the contrary, that it loosens the skin.

These two properties are not truthy. Just like the opinion that peroxide heals wounds. Remember that the maximum that hydrogen peroxide can be is an antiseptic. It is not worth giving her additional mythical qualities.

Salt can be used as an acne remedy

Acne – disease to be treated. And you have to start from within. Trying to clean the face with salt can spread the disease to unaffected areas of the face and only aggravate the situation. And remember: the more you try to dry out oily skin, the more it produces subcutaneous fat.

Cleansing the face with salt can worsen the condition of the skin, as infection can get into the formed cracks.

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Calendula tincture can be used often 

If we talk about soap, then you should not use it for daily washing. With all your desire to dry the skin, you can only make it worse.

Calendula tincture is, of course, better in this regard. But you need to use this folk remedy very carefully, and most importantly - pointwise. That is, it is not suitable for daily care, but you can burn an inflamed pimple with it.

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Horse shampoo saves people from hair loss

Perhaps the most harmless myth. Horse shampoo won't hurt you. But there is exactly as much sense in using it as in the usual "human" shampoo. In fact, the advertisement of this folk remedy – a successful marketing ploy and nothing more.

It would be much more useful to choose a shampoo with the help of a hairdresser. And if you start to lose hair, it is better to turn to a trichologist and he will tell you what to do.

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Botulinum toxin as a healthy hair enhancer

Probably the most absurd myth on our list. And it says that botulinum toxin penetrates the hair, forms a frame in them and prolongs their life.

An incredible number of questions arise when viewing this myth. We won't talk about them all. The most important question is where they offer to take it.

After all, this is a pharmacological preparation that is not sold in a pharmacy and is not trusted by all doctors. What can we say about ordinary buyers?

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Toothpaste in the treatment of colds on the lips

We remember this myth from childhood. As soon as a pimple popped up on the lip, mother or grandmother immediately ran to smear it with toothpaste. Often then the lip burned and itched, and we ran to wash off the paste. And this is understandable, because the substances contained in the paste can cause burns. 

• Remember that there are many professional herpes treatments available. If you are a fan of folk remedies, then there are safer recipes for colds on the lips.

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An ointment for hemorrhoids will help remove bruises under the eyes

There is, of course, some truth in this myth. Indeed, hemorrhoid remedies contain substances that drain and help reduce swelling. Moreover, unlike typical grandmother's recipes, this folk remedy for self-care can also be found in glossy magazines.

• Be aware that using hemorrhoid products on the skin around the eyes can dry out the area and cause flaking instead of bruising. Therefore, it is worth choosing a product intended for the skin around the eyes, which contains the same herbal ingredients but in a safe concentration. 

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In our time, everything is mixed up. And obviously harmful recipes are presented to us as an ideal folk remedy for self-care. Therefore, you should not resort to folk methods if you are not sure of their safety.

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