Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Dark skin doesn't need sunscreen"
Melanin helps, but it does not stop dark marks, melasma or sun damage.
Collection
Myths & Facts
Common beliefs about skin, hair and nails, checked against the evidence.
18 articles
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Toothpaste dries out pimples"
Toothpaste irritates skin and can leave dark marks; proven acne treatments work better.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Shea butter cures everything"
A good moisturiser, but not a cure for infections, acne or pigment problems.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Bleaching is safe if it's natural"
"Natural" lighteners can burn skin, and many contain hidden mercury or steroids.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Oily skin doesn't need moisturiser"
Skipping moisturiser can make oily skin feel worse; light non-comedogenic moisturisers help.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Scrubbing removes dark spots faster"
Rough scrubbing inflames skin and usually makes dark marks darker.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Chocolate and oily food cause acne"
Diet plays a small role for some people; hormones, genes and skincare matter more.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Trimming makes hair grow faster"
Trimming doesn't change growth speed — but it helps you keep length.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Oils make hair grow"
Oils can reduce breakage, but there's little evidence they make hair grow faster.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "White spots on nails mean calcium deficiency"
Usually caused by minor knocks to the nail; calcium is rarely the reason.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Nails need to breathe"
Nails get oxygen from the blood, not the air — but breaks from gel help for other reasons.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Shaving makes hair grow back thicker"
Shaving changes how hair feels, not its thickness, colour or speed of growth.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Antiperspirants cause breast cancer"
Large studies haven't found a link.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Eczema is caused by dirt"
Eczema is a barrier and immune condition — over-washing makes it worse.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Baby powder is good for nappy rash"
Powders don't protect skin and can be inhaled; barrier creams work better.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Makeup causes acne"
Most makeup does not cause acne — but some products and habits can. Here is the evidence.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Mineral makeup is always safe"
Mineral makeup can be gentle, but "mineral" does not equal risk-free.
Myth vs fact · 4 min read
Myth: "Expensive makeup is safer"
Price reflects packaging, brand and marketing far more than safety.