Our esthetician Emmy is here to share her expertise and debunk five common skin care misconceptions affecting how you care for complexion’s tone and texture. Whether you’re a skin care enthusiast or novice, read on to revolutionize your skin care routine and discover Emmy’s secrets to a healthy, glowing skin!
Myth #1: Wearing makeup causes acne and wrinkles.
If you feel like you’re prone to breakouts after wearing makeup, Emmy recommends taking a look at your makeup products’ ingredients. Some makeup products include pore-clogging ingredients — like fragrances, dyes, parabens, and silicones — that can lead to whiteheads or blackheads. When buying makeup, choose products labeled as non-comedogenic, meaning its ingredients do not clog pores.
Aging, sun exposure, and pollution can cause wrinkles — not makeup, Emmy says. However, not washing off your makeup at night can clog your pores and prevent your skin from producing collagen, leading to premature aging. Some makeup products can also dry out your skin, making fine lines and wrinkles more prominent.
Tyler Mason carries Jane Iredale, a cosmetic brand that is non-comedogenic and free from synthetic fragrances. Its skin-boosting formulas strengthen and nourish your skin with natural ingredients. Shop Jane Iredale makeup products, from brightening primers to non-creasing concealers, in-store, or online here.
Myth #2: You don’t need to wear sunscreen on cloudy days.
Clouds cannot block the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. These harmful rays can still reach your skin on cloudy days, Emmy says. Exposing unprotected skin on overcast days can cause premature aging, damaged skin, and skin cancer.
Glass windows don’t protect your skin against UVA rays either, Emmy says. While your car’s windshield might be UV-treated, the rear windows, side windows, and sunroofs often aren’t. It’s essential to apply sunscreen before buckling your seatbelt. However, be sure to apply your skincare before getting into the car. Leaving sunscreen in a hot vehicle can cause its ingredients to break down and grow bacteria.
Tyler Mason has several SPF options for our guests to protect their skin:
Sunscreens:
- FarmHouse Fresh Elevated Shade Sunscreen — a SPF-30 hydrating, age-defending SPF-30 sunscreen with a velvety finish
- Jane Iredale Powder-Me Dry Sunscreen — a SPF-30 weightless dry sunscreen for your body, face, and scalp available in four shades
Makeup products with SPF:
- Jane Iredale Glow Time Pro BB Cream — a SPF-25 skin-loving BB cream with a radiant, satin finish available in 14 shades
- Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation — a SPF-15 or -20 (depending on its shade) nourishing medium-to-full coverage foundation
- Jane Iredale LipDrink Lip Balm — a hydrating and moisturizing lemon-flavored balm with SPF 15. This lip balm is available in five colors from a sheer berry to a peachy pink.
Myth #3: You don’t need to moisturize oily skin.
Oily skin doesn’t equal moisturized skin. Emmy says oily skin can still be dehydrated, so your skin may look and feel dry, tight, flaky and uneven in its tone. A moisturizer can give your skin the hydration it needs to stay plump and supple.
A moisturizer can also regulate your skin’s oil production. Without a moisturizer, your skin may be over-producing oil to hydrate itself.
For a lightweight moisturizer to keep oil and blemishes at bay, Emmy recommends Comfort Zone’s Hydramemory Light Sorbet Cream. This non-greasy gel moisturizer has hyaluronic acid and prickly pear extract that’s clinically proven to give your skin long-lasting hydration.
Myth #4: You can shrink your pores.
Your pores cannot change shape — their size is simply based on your genetics. Contrary to popular belief, your pores cannot open or close either. However, Emmy says warm water can soften your pores, so your cleanser and exfoliator can better clear them out.
To make your pores less noticeable, Emmy suggests exfoliating your skin one to two times a week to unclog your pores and remove the dead skin cells and toxins in them. Applying a primer before the rest of your makeup can also smooth over your pores for a minimal appearance.
Jane Iredale offers several makeup primers to best suit your skin type and goals:
- Smooth Affair Facial Primer & Brightener — this skin-quenching primer helps your makeup go on more easily and last longer. It also smooths, brightens, and nourishes your skin while minimizing the appearance of your pores.
- Smooth Affair For Oily Skin Facial Primer & Brightener — if you’re prone to oily skin, this primer reduces shine and the appearance of your pores to create the ideal makeup canvas.
- Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow Face Primer — this primer reduces the appearance of your pores and fine lines while locking in your skin’s moisture with hyaluronic acid. It leaves your skin with a glowing, blurred appearance.
Myth #5: You need a lot of skincare products to have healthy skin.
Using too many acids, peels, and exfoliants can do more harm than good, Emmy says. Doing so can damage your skin barrier, which protects your skin against pollution and helps it retain moisture. Over-exfoliating with scrubs, acids, and peels can also remove too much of your skin’s natural oils, leading to dry, flaky patches and breakouts.
Instead, Emmy recommends keeping your skincare routine simple, so you’re more motivated to keep up with it. If you’re a skin care beginner, Emmy suggests starting off with a cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Some of Emmy’s favorite Comfort Zone skincare products at Tyler Mason include:
- Hydramemory Water Source Serum — a brightening serum to quench dehydrated skin
- Essential Toner — a prebiotic toner to soothe and fortify sensitive skin
- Essential Peeling — a gentle enzyme face mask for smooth, radiant skin
- Skin Regimen Vitamin C Booster — an illuminating and brightening vitamin C serum suitable for all skin types
Know any other common skin care beliefs you’re left wondering whether they’re true? Share them in the comments for Emmy to answer!
Nicole Thomas is the marketing manager for Tyler Mason Salon & Spa. She is also a passionate writer and digital marketer for several Indiana-based publications. When she isn’t at TM, she loves cozying up with a book and cup of coffee or crocheting a new cardigan for her wardrobe.