Skin Care Questions and Myths in Sri Lanka: Verify Your Views
Among the hundreds of clients we have served with our skin care services, we identified the most asked questions and myths they have about skin care. In this blog, we thought of clarifying them for all of our readers as well. From skin health to common skin care mistakes and habits that affect your skin, we aim to cover them all. If you are a person who is new to skin care practices or already educated in the field, this might be a valuable read for you.
Let's dive right in.
“Is Natural Always Better for Skin?”
No. This is quite a common myth among most Sri Lankans, probably one that many don't even identify as a myth at all.
Natural is not always better for your skin. Plant-based or organic options can still cause severe allergies, irritation, or burns if not properly determined. Common ingredients used in Sri Lankan home remedies like lime juice, raw turmeric, neem leaves, and aloe vera have different risks associated. Lime juice may cause burns if applied and exposed to the sun. Turmeric and aloe face masks can irritate sensitive skin. Neem leaves can cause severe dryness.
Solution: Lab-made synthetic ingredients often provide safer, more stable, and clinically proven results.
“Is Sunscreen Optional?”
Most use sunscreen only when it is a sunny day. Daily sunscreen is essential, especially in a tropical country like ours. On overcast days, side car windows let in aging UVA rays even when you do not feel direct heat or light. That is because clouds block only light, but almost 80% of UV rays pass through them.
Solution: Use a daily SPF 30 or SPF 50 sunscreen for better protection. Even on days you travel through vehicles, wear it.
“Can Drinking More Water Cure Dry Skin?”
No. Drinking water also cannot cure dry skin. It actually caters to a different problem, which is dehydration. Don’t take this the wrong, drinking water is an essential habit to practice and has many benefits to the skin, such as flushing toxins out of the body and eventually giving a good complexion in the long term.
Dry skin is actually a skin type determined by genetics, environment, or aging. Drinking water doesn't directly translate to this issue.
Solution: For this, you can try advanced facials like hydrafacials or moisturising creams alongside water.
“Should You Pop Pimples?”
No. No matter how satisfying or unpleasant a pimple looks on your skin, this is a non-negotiable. Squeezing or picking at a blemish pushes oil, dirt, and bacteria deeper into your skin.
If you are a frequent pimple popper, be ready for:
Redness, swelling, and pain
Permanent scars
Dark marks emerging on skin surfaces
High risk for new acne or pimple breakouts
Solution: Our expert skin specialists advise you to follow this after spotting a pimple:
Apply a warm compress for 10 minutes.
Wash your face twice a day with a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser
"Fast-acting fairness creams or collagen drinks, which is better"
This is a very common issue that's prevailing among both young and middle-aged crowds in Sri Lanka. Unregulated social media creams are circulating the market more than ever before. These creams often contain high-potency steroids, which thin the skin, ruin the moisture barrier, and cause severe fungal infections as well.
Compared to these, collagen drinks are really safe but have their own bad effects. For most, they maintain results only with consistent consumption and cause bloating and risk of kidney problems.
Solution: If you are enthusiastic about skin fairness, try our safe and professionally tested skin facials like the Esthemax Brightening Facial, backed by expert consultation. You can also try vitamin C serums, niacinamide, and retinols under a skin analysis and medical supervision.