Busting 3 Top Beauty Myths

As the natural beauty industry grows it’s great to see more people become aware of what they’re putting on their skin. That being said, there are some unfortunate beauty myths that have been circulating around online on articles and blogs that I once myself used to believe. It’s important that as we learn about taking care of our bodies that we are receiving accurate information. The internet is full of information about beauty, but not all are based on sound scientific evidence and I want to address some of these myths that I thought were true. Being enrolled now in Formula Botanica is allowing me to learn so much about skincare and to separate true facts from fiction.

Myth 1: 60% of everything you put on your skin ends up in your blood stream.
This is one of the myths that for years I once believed! I can’t tell you how many times I had come across it on natural/clean beauty blogs and even heard some professionals in the industry share this with clients. It’s certainly an effective scare tactic! The truth is there’s no real way of knowing the exact percentage of your skincare products that end up in your bloodstream at any given time. It can be anywhere between 0-100% and varies on the type of product you’re using, your skin health, delivery system and the climate you’re in. It’s easy to see why people would believe that since some medical topical creams and treatments do end up in the bloodstream, and some essential oils can too, but every product is different in chemical composition so it’s impossible to determine a definitive percentage for all skincare products ending up in your bloodstream. So next time you hear or read this myth, know that there’s no scientific data to back up this blanket claim.


Myth 2: All preservatives are dangerous
In the last few years this has been one of the myths that has been most believed among many women who use both natural and conventional skincare products. There are many preservatives that I personally don’t use in my own skincare because they have been shown to be hormone disrupters or carcinogenic, but I am also aware that there are some products that absolutely MUST contain some form of effective preservative to prevent fungal, bacterial and yeast from growing in the products. An example of this is with water based products. If they are water based and say ‘Preservative Free’ be wary of that product’s safety and read the ingredients as any water based product must contain some preservative to ensure no mold or yeast growth will occur. The last thing you want is to come into contact with a product that is filled with bacteria! It is important that you are kept safe from infections and severe health complications that can arise from coming into contact with an improperly preserved product. There are many effective natural preservatives that are coming into the market that are used in natural skincare and are also safe for people to use of all ages without potential side effects.


Myth 3: Natural skincare is chemical free
This myth is also another one that comes up very often and is marketed all over the place to sell natural based products. The truth is that everything is a chemical! The very air you breathe is a chemical and all the food you eat is made up of chemicals. The reason why this has been shared in the mainstream media is because it’s a very effective way of selling products to the public who may not be aware of the fact that ALL products contain chemicals of all kinds. When people are wanting to switch to more natural products it’s mostly because they want to avoid using sythetic chemicals in their self care products that have been shown to be harmful to your health. There are beautiful products that are effective at addressing skincare needs without using as many sythetics or are a combination of both natural and synthetic ingredients, but it will and can never be chemical free.

The best way to choose the right products for yourself is to be informed and seek advice from a professional in the industry that can address your concerns and questions regarding your personal beauty products. Don’t believe the hype all the time because unless you’re getting your facts it’s from a verified and credible source of information, it may very well be just another myth.