Skincare advice is everywhere—and much of it is oversimplified, misunderstood, or flat-out wrong. In this deep-dive episode of Facially Conscious, we slow things down and examine five of the most common skincare ingredient misconceptions, plus one persistent myth that continues to confuse and overwhelm consumers.
Does hyaluronic acid actually dehydrate your skin? Is a higher ingredient percentage always better? Are vitamin C serums still effective once they’ve turned brown? What about alcohol in skincare—does it automatically dry out your skin? And are facial oils really bad for oily or acne-prone skin?
We unpack these questions one by one, explaining how skincare ingredients truly work on the skin, why context and formulation matter more than fear-based rules, and how misinformation spreads so easily in beauty culture. We also address one outright false claim that continues to circulate: the idea that the cosmetic industry is secretly putting petroleum into skincare products.
This episode is designed for anyone who feels overwhelmed by conflicting skincare advice and wants a more grounded, science-aware understanding of ingredients—without trends, scare tactics, or marketing noise. Whether you’re skincare-curious, a professional, or simply trying to make smarter product choices, this conversation brings clarity back to the basics.
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