10 myths and truths about beauty that you should know

Perfumery

Myth 1: “Perfume lasts longer if I apply it to my clothes.”

👉 Half-truth. Spraying on clothes can help prolong the scent, but fabrics can alter the fragrance and even stain it. Perfume is formulated to be applied to the skin, and for longevity, you should apply it to pulse points like your wrists, neck, or even behind your ears.

Myth 2: “Perfume lasts longer if I rub it in.”

👉 False. Rubbing breaks down the olfactory notes and alters the scent. Ideally, apply perfume to pulse points (neck, wrists, behind the ears) and let it dry naturally.

Cosmetics

Myth 3: “Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer”

👉 False. All skin types need hydration, even oily skin. It's best to choose lightweight, oil-free formulas that balance sebum production without over-drying.

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Myth 4: “Collagen in creams penetrates directly into the skin”

👉 False. The collagen molecule is too large to penetrate deeply. What these creams do is hydrate and improve the appearance of the skin's surface.

Clarins

EXTRA FIRMING day cream for all skin types SPF15

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Lierac

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Myth 5: “The more products you use, the better results you will have”

👉 False. A 10-step routine isn't necessarily more effective than a 3-step one if the products aren't right for your skin type. It's quality, not quantity, that matters.

Myth 6: “Natural products are always safer than chemical products”

👉 False. Natural doesn't always mean better or safer. Some natural substances can be irritating or even toxic in certain concentrations. What matters is the formulation, safety testing, and proper storage of the product.

Hair salon

Myth 7: “Washing your hair every day damages it”

👉 False. You can wash your hair daily if needed, as long as you use products appropriate for your scalp type. It's damaged by excessive use of harsh sulfates, unprotected heat, or harsh chemical treatments.

Myth 8: “Trimming your ends makes your hair grow faster”

👉 False. Hair grows from the roots, not the tips. Trimming it helps keep it healthy, break-free, and looking its best, but it doesn't accelerate hair growth.

Myth 9: “Cold water makes hair shinier”

👉 Partly true. Cold water helps seal the hair cuticle, which gives it a shinier appearance. However, it's no substitute for proper hair hydration or nourishing treatments.

Myth 10: “If you pluck out one gray hair, three more will grow back.”

👉 False. This belief is widespread, but it has no scientific basis. Each hair follicle produces a single hair, so plucking a gray hair doesn't "multiply" the growth in that area. Be careful! Plucking your gray hair is not a valid option because it damages the follicle. Gray hair is inevitable; it's part of the biological process.

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