Top Beauty Myths
Author: Tara Sabeti

I must admit, even I have fallen for some of these misconceptions. Before you fall into the trap of believing any of these beauty myths, we unravel the mysteries behind these common misconceptions.

1. When shaping your eyebrows, you have to follow your natural brow line.
Not true. Now, we’re not recommending creating super-high arches that look unnatural, but there is definitely more than one eyebrow shape which suits your face - even if it differs from your natural brow line.

2. It is not necessary to wear sunscreen during winter. Just because you don’t feel the sun’s rays pounding down on you, doesn’t mean its harmful UVA and UVB rays are not penetrating your skin, causing significant damage. Sunlight can penetrate clouds and even cause your skin to burn. A good rule of thumb is this: if you see a shadow, you need sunscreen. Remember, a tan is the result of your skin’s reaction to an injury.

3. Eating chocolate and fried foods cause breakouts. Thank goodness this is false! Studies have shown that pimples are caused from factors such as extreme stress or dead skin cells blocking pores. However, eating fresh fruits and raw vegetables does promote a healthier complexion.

4. Stick to one product line.
If you believe this, you have probably made more than a few salespeople very happy. You are not bound in any way to use any skin care programs nor should you feel obligated to fall for any such sales pitch. Of course, you may just love how all the products work together, but using products from different lines won’t hurt you either.

5. Shaving causes hair to grow back thicker. Not possible. Shaving does not affect hair growth or thickness. It may appear that your hair has grown back thicker, but that is because you cut the hair at a sharp angle.

6. Split ends can be repaired.
The only way you are going to get rid of those split ends is to cut them off entirely. You can, however, hydrate your hair to prevent split ends from happening in the future.

7. Dry skin causes wrinkles.
These two things are completely separate from each other. Wrinkles are caused by a combination of internal and external factors, including collagen deterioration and sun damage. The good news is, moisturizing your skin can temporarily smooth out wrinkles.

8. Acne is caused by dirt.
In actuality, acne begins below the surface and is not affected by dirt in any way. Linking acne with dirt may give the impression that if you have acne, your face is “dirty” and hence, you feel the need to the need to scrub acne away. Not a good idea! Treat your skin gently for long-term health and beauty.






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Tara Sabeti is Vice-President of Marketing at www.BeautySteals.com, an online retailer of cosmetics, skin care and fragrances. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, she has spent more than five years researching and working in the cosmetics and fashion industries. Her in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the cosmetics industry, from product development to e-marketing, as well as cosmetic applications for women of varying backgrounds, makes Sabeti an authority women can trust.

Sabeti is launching a new line of cosmetics which will carry her name, available for purchase in early 2005. The line focuses on enhancing the beauty of women of varying ethnic backgrounds.

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