Peachy the Magazine February March 2015 | Page 80

BEAUTY REPORT WRITTEN BY Myth Busters Lesley Holland Downey In skincare and makeup, advice is often fraught with misunderstanding…women think there are some hard and fast rules about what to (or not to) use. When I worked behind the makeup counter, I heard these all the time, from “I can’t wear red lipstick” to “You should never wear powder if your skin is dry.” I thought it would be fun to poll my experts on skin care and beauty to see what they hear from their clients that are common misunderstandings. Myth Lori Hulshof, Esthetician Carmen! Carmen! Salon e Spa I don’t need moisturizer because my skin is oily. Not true…your skin then thinks it’s not getting enough moisture so it produces more oil. This can actually make your skin worse—though you should look for an oilfree moisturizer. RECOMMENDED Myth I don’t need sunscreen if I’m not going to be outdoors. The sun can penetrate through glass and most clothing. Even if you’re just walking to the mailbox or driving in the car, over time the sun exposure will really do damage to your skin. Use an SPF of 30 or higher daily. Aveda Inner Light Tinted Moisturizer and Botanical Kinetics Hydrating Lotion 78 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM