Ladies, let’s talk. You’ve probably heard a million so-called “beauty rules” from your mom, bestie, or that influencer with way too much confidence. But guess what? A lot of those beauty tips are pure, unfiltered nonsense. That’s right, society has been lying to us, and it’s time to set the record straight.
So, grab your overpriced skincare products and get ready to UNLEARN these five beauty myths that have been holding you back.
1. You Need to Wash Your Face 10 Times a Day for Perfect Skin
Ah yes, the classic scrub-your-face-like-you’re-exfoliating-your-soul advice. Hate to break it to you, but over-washing your face actually makes things WORSE. Your skin isn’t a dirty dish, it has natural oils that protect it. Stripping them away just makes your skin freak out and produce more oil, which leads to, you guessed it, BREAKOUTS. Stick to washing your face twice a day, and let your skin breathe!
2. Shaving Makes Your Hair Grow Back Thicker and Darker
Oh, so you think you’re about to transform into Bigfoot because you shaved your legs once? Relax. Shaving only cuts hair at the surface, making it feel stubbly as it grows back, but it does NOT make your hair grow back thicker, darker, or angrier. It’s all in your head, girl! If that were true, every bald guy would be out here with a full lion’s mane just from shaving their head. Spoiler: they’re not.
3. Toothpaste Is the Ultimate Pimple Cure
Raise your hand if you’ve ever slathered minty-fresh toothpaste on your pimple and prayed for a miracle. Now, put your hand down and go wash your face because that’s not how this works. Toothpaste contains ingredients that can dry out pimples, but it can also cause irritation, redness, and straight-up skin burns. Stick to actual acne treatments, or go the natural route with tea tree oil. Your face will thank you.
4. Expensive Makeup Is Always Better
Girl, NO. Just because a product has a fancy label and costs more than your monthly allowance does NOT mean it’s better. Drugstore makeup brands have seriously leveled up, and many of them are just as good (if not better) than those designer ones. The real secret? Find what works for your skin, not what drains your wallet.
5. You Need to Look Perfect to Be Beautiful
This one is the biggest lie of them all. Beauty isn’t about flawless skin, perfectly winged eyeliner, or having lips like a Kardashian. It’s about confidence, kindness, and being unapologetically YOU. Nobody is perfect, not even those Instagram models (thank you, filters and Facetune). So stop stressing over “fixing” yourself and start celebrating what makes you unique!
The Bottom Line
Beauty myths are everywhere, but now you know the truth. It’s time to break free from these ridiculous rules and own your natural, beautiful self. Which of these myths have YOU fallen for? Tell me in the comments, I promise I won’t judge (much).