5 Skincare Myths That Are Ruining Your Glow (And What to Do Instead)
Let’s face it: skincare is overwhelming. The internet is LOUD with advice, and not all of it is helpful. If you’ve ever spent money on a hyped-up product only to be disappointed, you’re not alone. 😩
Here are five of the biggest skincare myths we’re smashing today—plus what to actually do instead if you want real results (and radiant skin). ✨
1. 💸 Expensive = Better
That $120 serum might look cute on your shelf, but that doesn’t mean it works better than the $25 one at the drugstore.
The myth: High price = high quality
The truth: You’re paying for branding, not ingredients.
What to do instead:
Learn to read ingredient labels. (Good primer on ingredient labels)
Focus on actives like niacinamide, peptides, or hyaluronic acid, not brand names.
2. 🌿 Natural Means Safer
We love a green bottle and a “plant-based” promise, but let’s be clear: poison ivy is natural, too. 🙃
The myth: Natural = gentle = safe
The truth: There’s no regulation on the term “natural,” and natural ingredients can cause just as many reactions (or more!) as synthetic ones.
What to do instead:
Patch test everything, no matter how “clean” it claims to be. (Read why patch testing matters)
Look for well-studied ingredients, not buzzwords.
3. 📋 More Steps = Better Skin
10-step routines are fun… until your skin starts freaking out. 😬
The myth: The longer the routine, the better the results.
The truth: Layering too many actives (especially without guidance) can overload and damage your skin barrier.
What to do instead:
Simplify. Think cleanse + treat + moisturize + SPF.
Introduce new products slowly.
Reserve the “big routine” for once or twice a week.
💡 Take our quiz to get a routine built for your skin—not TikTok’s.
4. 😖 You Need to Feel It Working
That tingle? That burn? That “tight” feeling? Not a sign of effectiveness.
The myth: If it stings, it’s doing something.
The truth: That’s usually irritation, not transformation. (Dermatologist-backed explanation)
What to do instead:
Use formulas that support your skin barrier, not destroy it.
Think hydration, antioxidants, and calming botanicals.
5. ☀️ You Only Need Sunscreen in Summer
If you take ONE thing from this post, let it be this: sunscreen is an all-year, every-day, non-negotiable step. 🧴
The myth: UV = sunny days only
The truth: UVA rays (the ones that cause aging) penetrate clouds, windows, and your windshield.
What to do instead:
Wear SPF 30+ every day, rain or shine.
Reapply if you’re outside more than 2 hours.
☀️ Find a sunscreen you actually like using
TL;DR: Stop Falling for the Hype—Start Listening to Your Skin 👂
There’s a lot of noise in skincare. But the best thing you can do? Listen to your skin, not the marketing.
Simplify. Get consistent. And be patient with your glow-up journey. ✨
✨ Want Help?
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