Written by Poorva Chavan | Updated : May 25, 2016 5:58 PM IST
Most of us fall prey to myths and apply a generous amount of castor oil on our eye brows in a bid to make them thick and dark. But have you ever wondered if castor oil really works? Dr Navin Taneja, Director, National Skin Centre sets some facts straight about all these beauty myths most of us follow!
Myth: Cleansing milk and facial packs help in deep cleaning pores more effectively. Fact: You won't believe what is as effective as cleansing milk. Soaps. Yes, soaps do help in deep cleaning and these products offer no significant advantage.
Myth: Natural remedies are better for skin. Reality: Most of us don't shy away from using natural ingredients from the kitchen to lighten the skin or use as face packs. But, there's no scientific proof that natural or organic ingredients are better for skin. Many antioxidants are naturally derived, but by the time they are extracted, purified and processed, they are far from their natural beginnings.
Myth: Skin cream and moisturiser with vitamins A, E and other plant extracts prevent ageing and skin wrinkling. Fact: Most of these substances are not absorbed topically and hence carry no added advantage over a plain moisturiser. Some of them are humectants and thus act as moisturisers and temporarily improve wrinkles.
Myth: Applying castor oil on eyebrow hair and eye lashes boosts their growth. Fact: No oil can affect the hair growth. However, if you observe any hair growth it could be because of the massage of the skin underneath the eyebrows when you apply an oil.
Myth: Shampoos with ingredients like pro-vitamin B5 and keratin can repair damaged hair. Fact: Conditioners that contain hydrolysed animal protein can improve the quality of hair to certain extent but various other additives only enhance the commercial value. If your hair is damaged because of hair styling techniques and hair products use a mild detergent shampoo with conditioner.
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