The perfumery and cosmetics market is renewed every year with new products. In some cases, they are actually better and more effective than existing ones, in others they are purely marketing. To save you from unnecessary expenses, we have compiled a list of funds that do not actually work.
Sunscreen SPF 100
Let’s start with the basics – sunscreen. Most of us who see the SPF 30 or SPF 50 mark think that the higher the number, the more effective the cream. On the one hand, yes, but the figure is not proportional to the level of protection.
– SPF 15 blocks 93% of UVB type UV rays.
– SPF 30 – 97%.
– SPF 50 – 98%.
– SPF 100 – 99%.
As you can see, no single cream can provide one hundred percent protection from the sun. And the difference between fifty and one hundred is only one percent. Therefore, according to European recommendations, the manufacturer should indicate the maximum SPF 50 on the package, and put a “+” sign after the factor if it is higher. Because when the person sees the number 100, he gets the impression that the sunscreen will protect him completely and may not update after a long stay in the active sun. By the way, we’ve rounded up the best SPF creams here that are suitable for both the city and the beach.
Botox effect cream
If a person has injected botulinum toxin at least once, he knows that no cream or serum can give a similar effect. So, how does Botox work: the toxin blocks the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles, as a result of which they relax and smooth. On the other hand, cosmetics always act on the surface and can penetrate at least into the epidermis and at the maximum into the dermis. Therefore, they cannot reach the muscles physically.
Means to get rid of enlarged pores
It is impossible to lift or narrow the pores once and for all. And blame nature, not face masks that don’t work. The fact is that pores are an integral part of the skin. These are the excretory ducts of the sebaceous and sweat glands, where sebum accumulates. They can only be properly cleaned and visually narrowed them for a while – sebum-regulating and mattifying products can be used.
anti-cellulite products
We have repeatedly written that cellulite is a normal skin condition, not a disease that must be eliminated by all viable and overwhelming methods. And every healthy girl has some degree of cellulite (because female sex hormones directly affect its formation). Marketers artificially made a problem out of this, so the so-called “orange peel” funds market is developing.
The real effect that anti-cellulite products can give is the improvement in blood circulation as a result of which the skin becomes a little smoother and more elastic. But this effect can be guaranteed if there are other components – the presence of sports in your life and proper nutrition.
Remedies for split ends
Scissors are the only thing that can fix broken ends. No other method has been found yet. Therefore, all creams and hair sprays that promise to restore them are a marketing ploy. All cosmetics can do to them is soften them and make them less noticeable.
Means containing aphrodisiacs and pheromones
Aphrodisiac and pheromone are two magic substances that everyone wants to believe for some reason. In large part, because the products included in the composition promise to make you the goddess of all parties and a magnet for men. Maybe on the level of self-hypnosis this really works, but it has nothing to do with reality. There is no reliable evidence that pheromones or aphrodisiacs can attract. By the way, we wrote about this in detail, and here we wrote about which ingredients are often conveyed as sexually attractive.
Products tagged “detox”
Returning to the fact that not all cosmetic products penetrate deeper than the dermis, you can immediately understand what is the failure of products that promise to cleanse the skin “from the inside”. That is why a cream, mask or serum cannot cope with toxins and so-called slags. The only thing that detox cosmetics can clean is the pores.
Source: People Talk
I’m Roger Gritton, and I’ve been writing for the The Fashion Vibes for over 5 years now. My specialty is beauty news; I’m passionate about covering the latest trends, products, and innovations in the industry. In my time there, I’ve become known as an authority on all things beauty-related.
I love discovering new experts to interview, researching up-and-coming ingredients and techniques that are making their way onto our beauty shelves and highlighting people who are making a difference in the world of cosmetics. My work has appeared not only on The Fashion Vibes, but also several other publications including the New York Times Magazine, Allure Magazine and Refinery29.
