With so much skin care information available, it can be tricky to know what to believe. In fact, some people harm their skin by falling for common myths. In addition to seeing your dermatologist for age spot treatment and other procedures, it’s also crucial to educate yourself. The following are some common skin care misconceptions that you should no longer believe.

Do You Believe These Skin Care Myths?

Oily Skin Doesn’t Need Moisturizer

No matter your skin type, it’s always essential to nourish your skin with a quality moisturizer. Skin cleansers generally remove the natural oils from the surface of your skin, and moisturizer replaces this layer of protection. If you have oily skin, you likely won’t need the same type of moisturizer as someone with dry skin. Talk to your dermatologist about a skin care routine to manage your oily skin while still keeping it nourished.

Daily Exfoliation Is Essential

Some commercial skin care brands boast a product’s exfoliating power, but it is certainly possible to overdo it. If you are exfoliating your skin every day with a harsh product, it’s time to stop. This habit is making your skin more vulnerable to acne, infections, and even wrinkles. To exfoliate properly, try using a gentle exfoliator two to three times per week.

Some Tanning Beds Are Safe

This could be one of the most harmful myths out there. All tanning beds emit harmful UV rays, which increases your risk of skin cancer. These tanning methods can also harm your skin in a way that age spot treatment can’t fix. To lower your risk of developing melanoma, other skin cancers, and aging prematurely, ditch your tanning habit for good.

If It Burns, It’s Working

Many people only trust their skin care products if they can feel them working. However, this is certainly not true. If a product is burning your skin, it is too harsh for your skin or is giving you a reaction. Remember that a little tingling or cooling is normal, but pain and irritation are not.

You Don’t Need SPF on Cloudy Days

Leaving your SPF at home for your winter ski trip? This is a harmful skin care mistake. The sun’s UV rays can still reach you on cloudy days, and you can still get sunburn in the winter. Long-term sun exposure in all climates might bring you to the dermatologist for age spot treatment or even a skin cancer check. This is why you should be using a moisturizing product with SPF all year long.

Your skin is as unique as you are, so you need a dermatologist who can care for your individual skin care needs. Lauren A Daman, MD, PC in Hartford, CT, offers personalized cosmetic and medical treatments for all patients. Her team specializes in age spot treatment, spider vein treatment, chemical face peels, sclerotherapy, and other state-of-the-art procedures. To view a full list of services and learn more about this facility, visit their website. You can also make an appointment with Dr. Daman by calling (860) 246-3533 today.