I would say one popular myth is that skincare products can erase wrinkles or even “reverse” the aging process. That’s not how it works.
Yes, retinol can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but it can’t make the wrinkles completely disappear from your face. In order to do that you would need to get a face lift or some other type of plastic surgery, which is expensive and comes with some risks.
This is why prevention is so important. Take care of your skin while you’re in your twenties and thirties, protect it from the sun, try to quit smoking (I was a smoker myself, I know it’s not easy), don’t torture the delicate skin around your eyes, etc.
Wrinkles and sagging cannot be avoided -we’ll all show signs of aging at some point- so it’s not like we will look 25 forever, but we can try to aim for the best possible results.
Be aware that plenty of celebrities who say they have never used Botox or had any plastic surgery are flat out lying. Don’t be fooled into thinking certain results can be achieved “naturally”. It’s incredibly harmful and only fuels toxic insecurity in women and men.
Celebrities need to sell skincare and makeup products, as they’re often chosen to be the face of important brands or they create their own line themselves. They know if they disclosed their skin looks that good not because of the creams they use, but because they have a great plastic surgeon, business would be affected.
Some people go as far as choosing to never smile again (yes, this is a thing) in order to avoid smile lines. Some never go out in the sun.
I think this is absurd…I cannot tell people what to do, but I would strongly encourage anyone who’s reading this answer to protect their skin in a way that still allows them to live a full life.
I own a skincare brand, I have a blog about skincare, and essentially my professional life entirely revolves around skincare, yet I wouldn’t say I am obsessed with how my skin looks to the point of missing out the good things in life. I don’t wear sunscreen inside the house, for example, which would probably sound outrageous to many “skincare experts” on the internet.
In summary, anti aging skincare products aren’t nearly as powerful as most people wish they’d be. Prevention is essential, but we shouldn’t lose our mind trying to look younger…it’s simply not worth it.
Hope this answer helped!
