How aware are you of skincare facts and myths? Here's your chance to find out!
Last week we brought you this excerpt from leading cosmetic dermatologist Dr Jaishree Sharad's book Skin Talks: Secrets to Glowing Skin for Men and Women. Today, we're inviting you, our dear readers, to take this quiz and find out just how aware you are of skincare facts and myths! Ready?
Here we go:
1. You should not use a moisturiser if you have an oily skin
Yep! That is correct! Nope! You must be out of your mind
Wrong! Dry or oily, all types of skin need moisturising. What you must avoid however are oil massages.
Correct! Dry or oily, all types of skin need moisturising. What you must avoid however are oil massages.
2. If I have oily food, I will get pimples
Yep! That is correct! No it is not!
Wrong! Fried food isn't healthy true. But research has shown that dairy products and food with high glycemic index can act as triggers for acne.
Correct! Fried food isn't healthy true. But research has shown that dairy products and food with high glycemic index can act as triggers for acne.
3. Blackheads are acne too. Yes! Finally you get your facts right! Nope! That isn't true!
Wrong! Not just blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, nodules and cysts are types of acne. Pimple is a layman's term for acne.
Correct! Not just blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, nodules and cysts are types of acne. Pimple is a layman's term for acne.
4. Having excessive heat in your body can never be the cause of acne. Yes that is right! No it is not!
Wrong! Body heat can cause several things include a heat rash such as prickly heat but it is never the reason for acne.
Correct! Sure body heat can cause several things include a heat rash such as prickly heat but it is never the reason for acne.
5. Blood purifier will help me clear my acne. Yes that is right! No it is not!
Wrong! Acne does not have anything to do with pure or impure blood. It is caused due to a hormonal imbalance and a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes.
Correct! Acne does not have anything to do with pure or impure blood. It is caused due to a hormonal imbalance and a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes.
