Test: how much do you know about proper skin care

Proper skin care  — the key to her beauty, freshness and youth. A good cosmetologist will always work out the optimal program for home care and select cosmetic products that are right for you. But sometimes we do not even think about some of the little things that we are used to doing every day, and it seems to us that this does not harm our skin at all or, on the contrary, it is good for it. This test will determine if you are well versed in proper daily skin care and will help you avoid the most common mistakes.

Proper skin care: myths and reality

We will sort it out  facts and misconceptions about daily skin care to find out what to avoid in order to maintain beauty and health, avoiding premature aging and various dermatological problems. For each statement below, answer "true" or "false".

1. Nothing will happen if I don't soothe my skin after shaving.
2. Sunscreen is a must at all times, even in winter.
3. Nothing will happen if I use the same product for my face and body.
4. If you have oily skin, it is advisable to wash your face several times a day if possible.
5. A long, hot shower will help cleanse your skin of make-up and impurities.
6. Does skin type change with age or temperature conditions (frost, sun, rain, room heater, etc.)?
7. Even the highest quality reusable razor needs to be replaced after 4-5 uses.
8. Mineral oil must not be used in the cleanser.
9. An alcohol-based lotion will help prevent acne on the skin, so it is advisable to periodically wipe your face with it.
10. Your skin can only be radiant and healthy if you have good genetics.
11. Proper facial skin care in winter involves replacing all cosmetic products that are used during the warm period with products with a denser texture.

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Correct answers: how much do you know about proper care

1. False. Aftershave soothing is required. It protects the skin from drying out, cleanses clogged pores and helps, if not completely prevent ingrown hairs, then at least reduce their number.
True.
2. To avoid premature skin aging and UV damage, sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher should be used regardless of the season, which protects against the UVA spectrum / UVB rays. In summer it is necessary to use products with a higher level of protection against harmful solar radiation.

False.
3. The skin on the body is denser than the skin of the face, which means it is more resistant to external factors, while the skin of the face, on the contrary, is thinner and more sensitive, which means it needs softer leaving. Therefore, body care product should not be applied to the face.
False
4. . Frequent washing can, on the contrary, stimulate the work of the sebaceous glands, thereby only aggravating the situation. After all, in this way the skin tries to compensate for dryness due to frequent cleansing and drying.
False.
5. Hot water dries quickly on the surface of your skin and unfortunately "pulls" your skin. moisture from the pores. Therefore, it is advisable to take a shower under moderately warm water and always use a moisturizer after. In addition, water – not the best makeup remover because it doesn't remove lipids. Proper facial skin care involves the use of a mild cleanser that gently but effectively cleanses the skin of impurities.
False.
6. Skin type does not change with age or environmental influences. If it seems to you that in summer your dry or combination skin becomes oily, but this is a delusion: just high temperatures activate the sebaceous glands. In winter, the skin may seem dry, but this is not a change in skin type, but a signal that it lacks moisture. Therefore, it is important to correctly determine the type of your skin and, together with a specialist, adjust the correct care program depending on the season of the year.

True.
7. Most razors are no longer sharp enough after 4-5 uses and can't shave hairs off any area of ​​skin with quality and painless. As a result, you are forced to put more pressure on the blade, several times to process the same area. This leads to skin trauma, irritation and increases the number of ingrown hairs.
True.
8. When choosing a cleanser, you need to carefully read the composition of the product: there should not be mineral oils (synthetic), because they can clog pores. But note that the presence of natural oil, on the contrary, is welcome.
False.
9. Alcohol-based cosmetic products are very dry to the skin and are only suitable for application to the problem area where a pimple or irritation has appeared
False.
10. We often think that healthy skin — it is the merit of genes or good heredity. In fact, cosmetology can now solve almost any skin problem, most importantly – choose the right care. It's just that someone needs more time and effort to achieve the ideal.

False.
11. To protect the skin from the negative effects of low temperatures, wind and other weather factors in winter, it is often enough to choose a richer day cream. The rest of the funds can remain unchanged, provided that the skin feels comfortable. But you should apply nourishing and moisturizing masks more often.
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