You South Africa – 22 August 2019

10 myths

We debunk common

misconceptions about skincare

BUSTED!

BY NTHABISENG MAKHOKHA

leepingwith make-

p onwillgive you

rinkles and cause

outoagefaster.

esarecausedby

variousfactors: the sun, genes

andage.Makeup doesn’t cause ageing or

wrinkles,butthat doesn’t mean you should

skip washing your face before bed. Sleep-

ing with makeup on can cause blocked

pores and breakouts.

f youhaveoily skin,

ou don’t have to

oisturise.

eedsanequal amount

o waterandoil.If it’soily, which

ismorecommon in warmer months, it

meansyourskin is producing more oil than

needed and ought to be balanced with a

water-based product. So instead of skip-

ping moisturiser completely, opt for one

that’s light and water-based to balance

the oil production.

uttingonmake-

p everyday is

adforyourskin.

ringminimalmake

ouldn’t be an issue

youremoveit properly before you

gotobedand maintain a good skincare

routine.This is because many makeup

products don’t contain harmful ingredi-

nts that will affect the appearance or

ellbeingofyourskin.

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BEAUTY ASSISTANT: URSULA KHUMALO

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