We all hear them from time to time:beauty myths that cause us to stop using certain products and not dare to do certain things. But which ones are really true and which ones should you absolutely not believe? We have listed 6 for you that you no longer have to fear, because these are absolutely not true. Are you reading along?
You've probably heard it before:shaving makes your hair grow back thicker, faster and darker. Fortunately, nothing could be further from the truth, so you can continue shaving without worry! The growth of your hair is controlled by the follicle and shaving does not affect the follicle or the growth pattern of your hair. Your hair may seem a little thicker when it starts to grow after shaving, but that's because you shaved it off at the thickest part. Also, after shaving, the hair is straight instead of pointy, as it normally is. When it gets longer, it will naturally become pointy again, so it won't get thicker either. So you can continue to shave with peace of mind!
Read also :'3 things that can break your hair'
Especially those who fear wrinkles are afraid of this, but it's not that laughing can cause you to get crow's feet. Rather, squinting can cause you to get some wrinkles around your eyes, especially if you have thin, light skin. Even if your mother has crow's feet and you have the same skin texture as her, your chances of getting crow's feet are slightly higher. However, the real culprits are sun exposure and repeated squinting. So, if you want to avoid getting crow's feet, make sure you always apply sunscreen and see your optician if you find yourself squinting a lot. A good eye cream can also do wonders!
Your pores can widen if they become clogged often or are exposed to a lot of sun. Unfortunately, there is no way to make them shrink back again. The size of your pores is genetically determined:the more active your glands are, the larger your pores appear. Your pores can also get bigger if you have acne or don't take good care of your skin. A clean pore looks smaller than a clogged pore, so always make sure you clean and maintain your skin well, then your pores will probably look a lot smaller.
A skin tag – such a small piece of skin that often sticks out and is only attached to a small part of your body – can be removed without running the risk that more will come back for it. It could be that the piece that you have removed may grow back. It is also possible that you might get more if you already have a lot of them, but that has nothing to do with removing the others. Often skin tags are something that you find in the family and they also occur regularly. You often get them in places where your skin rubs constantly, for example against other skin (such as on your neck) or against clothing (for example, around your breasts and under your arms). If you are not sure about a skin tag, do not hesitate to visit your doctor or dermatologist. As long as it doesn't get in your way, in principle it doesn't need to be removed, but in any case, never remove it yourself.
Not getting enough sleep won't make you permanently dark circles under your eyes, but it can cause temporary changes that make your skin look darker. Also, you can inherit things like natural shadows from deep eye sockets, blue veins, or darker pigment from your parents, which of course can also make your eyes appear darker. Your habits also play a role:sun damage, sleep deprivation and aggressive rubbing your eyes can also make you more likely to get dark circles around your eyes. But 'only' a bad night's sleep does not in principle mean that you have to walk around with dark circles the next day – fortunately!
Do you not dare to cross your legs (anymore) for fear of varicose veins? Then we have good news for you:sitting with your legs crossed will not cause you to get those varicose veins. Varicose veins are mainly genetically determined and are mainly caused by weak valves in your blood vessels. The smaller purple varicose veins often have no genetic cause, but are more due to sun damage, especially on lighter skin. Does your mother suffer from varicose veins? Then there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk of varicose veins:maintain a weight, keep moving, don't smoke and avoid sitting or standing for long periods. This puts more pressure on your veins, which can lead to varicose veins. Put your legs up when you can and flex/point your feet when you're sitting at your desk to stimulate your circulation.
