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Skincare Myths You Should Stop Believing Now

Besh, hindi lahat ng chika sa TikTok ay totoo!

Hi mga ka-Skin Diary! 💕
Let’s face it — sa dami ng skincare tips sa YouTube, TikTok, at tsismis from your kapitbahay, nakakalito na talaga kung ano ang totoo at ano ang kalokohan. Kaya today, it’s time to set things straight!


In this post, let’s bust the most common skincare myths na baka hanggang ngayon ay pinaniniwalaan mo pa. Don’t worry, guilty din ako dati — pero change is beautiful, ‘di ba?

🧴 Myth #1: “Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer.”

Busted!
This is one of the biggest lies in skincare history! Kahit oily ka, your skin still needs hydration.

🚫 Skipping moisturizer = more oil production
✅ Use water-based or gel-type moisturizers instead!

Try: Celeteque Hydration Gel, Neutrogena Hydro Boost

☀️ Myth #2: “No need for sunscreen if you’re indoors.”

Busted!
Besh, UV rays can pass through windows.
Even if naka-WFH ka or sa bahay lang, the sun still affects your skin.

✅ Wear sunscreen daily, kahit gloomy or rainy
✅ Reapply every 2–3 hours if malapit ka sa bintana or gadgets

Try: Biore UV Aqua Rich, Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun

💧 Myth #3: “You need to wash your face often to avoid pimples.”

Busted!
Overwashing your face can strip away natural oils — causing more irritation and breakouts!

✅ Stick to 2x a day lang (morning and night)
✅ Use gentle cleansers, not harsh soaps!

🧽 Myth #4: “If it stings, it’s working.”

Busted!
Skincare is not supposed to hurt!
If a product stings or burns, that could be a sign of irritation or a bad reaction — not effectiveness.

✅ Listen to your skin, not the drama
✅ Discontinue if it causes redness, peeling, or burning

🍋 Myth #5: “Natural = better.”

Busted!
Not all natural ingredients are safe. Example?

  • Lemon 🍋 = can burn your skin

  • Coconut oil 🥥 = can clog your pores

✅ Choose products that are tested and formulated for the face, not just kitchen ingredients.

💼 Myth #6: “Expensive skincare = effective skincare.”

Busted!
Not true, besh! Kahit ₱200 lang ang product mo, kung hiyang ka, that’s what matters most.
Maraming affordable brands na effective at safe.

✅ It’s all about ingredients and consistency, not the price tag.

⚡ Myth #7: “You can shrink your pores.”

Busted!
Sad to say, you can’t shrink pores permanently — but you can make them look smaller.

✅ Exfoliate regularly
✅ Use niacinamide or salicylic acid
✅ Always remove makeup and sunscreen at night

🧼 Myth #8: “Makeup causes acne.”

Half-truth!
Makeup can cause breakouts IF:

  • Di ka nagdo-double cleanse

  • You sleep with it on

  • You use expired or dirty tools

✅ Makeup isn’t the enemy — bad hygiene is!

🍕 Myth #9: “Eating oily food causes oily skin.”

Busted!
While diet can influence your skin condition, eating oily food doesn’t directly make your skin oily.
Hormones, stress, and genetics play a bigger role.

✅ But syempre, balance your diet pa rin — healthy inside, healthy outside!

🌙 Myth #10: “You don’t need a routine, soap and water lang okay na.”

Busted!
Nope nope nope. Kahit basic lang, you need:

  • Cleanser

  • Moisturizer

  • Sunscreen (AM)

  • Treatment (PM)

✅ Minimalist man o 10-step routine, consistency is key!

👀 BONUS MYTH: “Skincare will give you instant results.”

Busted!
Sorry, pero walang instant glow-up dito!
Skincare is a long-term commitment, beshie.
Give it at least 4 to 6 weeks before judging if something works.

✨ Final Thoughts

Ang dami talagang skincare myths na kumakalat online. Kaya important to:
✔️ Do your research
✔️ Listen to your skin
✔️ Huwag basta-basta maniwala sa trends or viral hacks

Share this post with your skincare bestie — let’s bust the myths together and make better skincare choices this 2025!

Got any myths na gusto mong i-debunk? Comment them below and let’s talk!

Love,
Your skincare tsismosa,
Skin Diary PH

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