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ONSERT: 62 BIG SKIN MYTHS.
Skin M yths-Busted
As skin care becomes more sophisticated, its fallacies and fantasies also multiply. Allure unmasks the truth about wrinkle creams, zit zappers, dead-cell sloughers, and more. By Robyn Forman
danger zone
Most beauty myths are nothing more than annoying to those of us who fall for them. Unfortunately, a few of the rumors could have serious repercussions.
The Myth: Base tans are healthy because they PROTECT SKIN FROM DAMAGING SUNBURNS. The Fact: A tan is a sign of skin damage, not an efficient sunscreen. "Once you have a tan, your skin's natural protection factor is increased to approximately SPF 4, so you'll ...
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