I’m a dermatologist – ignore 4 common skincare myths, JLo’s ‘beauty secret’ is bad for your face, despite what she says
A COSMETIC dermatologist has revealed the four beauty trends to watch out for and not include in your regimen.
She even touched on a skincare secret endorsed by Jennifer Lopez that she said is actually bad for you.
Cosmetic and medical dermatologist Dr. Hadley King shared some beneficial tips about beauty practices to avoid with The U.S. Sun.
There are many myths on the market, but not all of them are proven to work.
MYTHBUSTERS
Dr. King said that a myth in “all realms of skin care” is that expensive products are more effective, which she added was “definitely not sure.
“Some very inexpensive skincare products can be terrific,” she said.
The expert said that what matters most is how your skin responds to the product you’re using and “how you like the feel of it.”
It’s not about the price tag as singer Jessie J once sang.
WATER WASTE
Another had to do with the correlation between how much water you drink and moisturized skin.
“Water is good for your overall health and the skin of a severely dehydrated person will benefit from fluids, but the average person’s skin does not reflect the amount of water being consumed,” she said.
Instead, she advised using a good moisturizer with humectants, emollients, and occlusive.
She explained that will do a lot more for hydrating and moisturizing your skin than drinking water.
TANNING TALES
Dr. King said that “there’s no such thing as a healthy tan,” which is “not true.”
“Another myth is that it’s ok to get a tan as long as you’re not burning,” she added.
She explained that any sun exposure can damage our skin, and this damage is cumulative over a lifetime.
According to the expert, “tanning is a defense mechanism used by our skin cells when their DNA is getting damaged.”
Dermatologist-approved anti-aging tips
Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp shared his dermatologist-approved tips with The U.S. Sun.
- Stop using tanning beds.
- Don’t use sunscreen to contour your face.
- Wear driving gloves to protect your hands from the sun. He likes Coolibar Gannett UV Gloves UPF 50+, $15.99 to $39.
- Exercise, stick to a healthy diet, and get enough sleep.
- Don’t drink excessively or smoke.
LIES & LESSONS
Although age-defying celebrity Jennifer Lopez recommends it for anti-aging, Dr. King declared that olive oil is not good for the skin.
In a Vogue video, the popstar revealed how beneficial the kitchen staple was for her skin.
“When I was young, my mom and my grandma, my aunts, they all had these kinda crazy beauty secrets,” she said.
“One was olive oil that actually we use, and we created the Olive Complex [for my brand].”
JLo launched JLo Beauty in 2021 with olive oil being a main ingredient to achieve her ageless glow.
Dr. King explained that olive oil is not recommended for use on the skin because it is high in oleic acid, which can disrupt the skin barrier function.
“Oils rich or well-balanced in linoleic acid are generally recommended for the skin, while oils rich in oleic acid like olive oil are not thought to be the best options for the skin,” she added.
Although many experts prefer more natural alternatives, Dr. King suggested that this may not be the best option.