Myth 7: Sunscreen Blocks Vitamin D Production
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We can see how this myth has spread since some people call it sunblock. However, similar to hand sanitizer, it doesn’t do its intended effect 100% all the time. As Dr. Shereene Idriss, New York City-based board-certified dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology, has stated:
“Concerns about vitamin D should not stop you from protecting yourself against skin cancer. Studies have shown that in real-life settings, UVB [rays] still penetrate anywhere from 2 to 7% when sunscreen is used to its best potential. When applying the adequate amount of sunscreen, you still have enough exposure to produce copious amounts of vitamin D. Plus, in real life settings, most people don’t even use the correct amount of sunscreen, so it’s an overblown concern.”
Myth 8: Hair Growth Products Work In A Few Days
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If you somehow missed the myth about beauty products not working overnight, that information still applies to hair growth. When looking at the science, it takes a month for healthy hair to grow half an inch.
The people who buy into these faster solutions are ultimately being exploited since they’re not getting their promise of faster solutions. These solutions aren’t going to give you the results you’re looking for.
Myth 9: Every Fragrance In Skin-Care Products Is Bad
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You see this one circling around as well since people have discussed how fragrances cause allergies and sometimes rashes. While people can be allergic to fragrances and other scents, the studies that looked into this only found this impacted only 2 to 4% of the population. In the end, fragrances are just a matter of personal preference.
