This is Why Women Shouldn't Fall for the Latest 'It' Products ...

Every week sees a new beauty product on the market claiming miraculous results. It'll make you look years younger, give you the perfect airbrushed look, or remove any imperfections. And although we all know that nothing is that effective, women still fall for the hype and buy these products. Here's why you shouldn't fall for the latest beauty miracle and waste your hard-earned cash …

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Creams Can't Be That Effective

It's simply not possible for creams to have a major effect on your skin. If they could do everything they are claimed to do, they would be classed as medicines and have to be sold as prescription-only. The effect that creams have on your skin is largely superficial. Women want the creams to work so convince themselves that these products are amazing!

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It's about Making Money

Companies are only interested in making money. They're not in business to be altruistic. They play on the insecurities of women about their looks and the aging process, which is a perfectly natural process. These companies spend a fortune on marketing and advertising. That's one reason why the products are so pricey - not because they're really worth the money!

Unsubstantiated Claims

Companies often make impressive claims about trials they've carried out before launching the product. They'll say things like '89% of women saw visible improvement'. But the trials may be carried out on just a handful of women, and the claims are difficult to substantiate. How do you judge the degree of improvement, and isn't it difficult to assess anyway?

Altered Images

Models used in advertising are not the women who've tested out the product. In fact, the images bear little resemblance to the model's real face. Airbrushing removes any imperfections, not the so-called miracle cream! They also use models in their twenties to advertise anti-aging products; women of that age don't need anti-aging creams and should have flawless skin anyway!

There's Always a New Miracle Product

If you buy into the hype, you'll be buying another new miracle product long before you've finished the last one. New products come out every week, each of them making grandiose claims about the amazing results you can achieve. But they never turn out anywhere near as effective as they claim, and so disappointed women keep searching for the elusive product that does live up to its promise …

Famous Quotes

Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

George Santayana

Don't Believe the Hype

Don't fall for celebrity endorsements either. Celebrities are paid to rave about products on Twitter and Instagram, as companies have realised that they can reach huge markets thanks to their vast social media following. There's no proof that the celebs actually use the product they're promoting - and they also have access to expensive dermatologists and beauty treatments.

A Healthy Lifestyle Makes the Greatest Difference

The best thing you can do for your skin is lead a healthy lifestyle. Eat a balanced diet, drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, don't smoke, and avoid too much exposure to the sun. Many people think that sun damage is the signs of aging, and no cream can undo that.

That's not to say that none of these products are any good, just that you should be wary of their claims and not expect too much from them. Keep in mind that this is a huge and very lucrative business. Have you tried any products that you do think justify the hype?

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@Alyx, look at Melissa's video's.

The tips in here arent all true 😕

*mom should read this

This is great for American products that have no labeling standards. Words mean nothing "organic" and "natural" mean nothing. "Light" means nothing. "Dermatologist tested/recommended" means nothing. This is not the case in Canada though. Skincare companies can't make claims unless proven in a study with the government standards, and labeling rules are strictly. Although natural/organic mean nothing, because they are both words that mean nothing, everything is "natural", even synthetically made ingredients are natural, as they do exist in nature and that's the way they come up with them.

Sunscreen is the best wrinkle preventer out there.

@cindy the only way that would work is if she has naturally very oily skin (which is actually the skin over compensating for being dry) or genetics. If you have normal/dry/combo skin cutting moisturizing agents of all kinds can cause more wrinkles, since a lot of wrinkles are caused by dry skin. Moisturized skin is healthy skin. I don't use a cream moisturizer, I've been using oils, but cutting out everything moisturizing, especially if you wash your face with any face wash or wear makeup and use makeup remover, then it's waaaay to drying and harsh for the skin, it won't be able to heal and rejuvenate itself throughout the day and night. Trust me it's not something that everyone can do, my mom has never been into skincare, she doesn't even own a face wash, and removes her makeup the next day with just water, and doesn't moisturize due to her having normal skin. And she definitely has wrinkles. Nothing to much for her age, but she isn't ahead of the game either. People usually peg her for 2-5 years younger than what she is, but people her age can look older or younger than her, she's very in the middle. But I really don't suggest cutting moisturizing agents out.

Alison I do agree with some of your topics, but also disagree. I was in the beauty industry for 20 yrs. The Beauty Industry does make allot of money with skin care, in fact that's were the money is. Having said that, I do believe in skin care, I started early in my freshman year in collage. If you want great skin use Hyaluronic Replenish Serum before your moisturizer , this helps with clarity and brightens your skin . I also use vitamin C serum which is an antioxidant for your skin. Is really great for sensitive skin . And of course never leave the house without sunscreen!

100% true!

My mi shou do read this

@Wendy exactly like what the hell its just a sponge and everyone is making such a big deal out of it, its pretty expensive too, the beauty blender is a perfect example of this. 20 dollars just think how many women bought it how many stores now supply it and multiply that, crazy money, its a million dollar industry

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