Belief #4: Toothpaste helps spots.
Not a good idea! Some toothpastes contain zinc and do indeed have a drying and anti-inflammatory effect. However, many also contain fluorine and menthol. These ingredients irritate the skin and may even make spots worse. Rather use a blemish gel that targets spots, while protecting your skin.
Belief #5: Underarm sweat always smells bad.
Not at all! Underarm wetness is odourless. The unpleasant smell only develops when the body’s own bacteria start decomposing the sweat. If you are struggling with odour, try NIVEA Pearl & Beauty Roll On which is highly effective in protecting against sweat and body odour and it gives your underarms a comfortable soft dryness and velvety finish.
Belief #6: Varicose veins are caused by crossing your legs.
Forget it. Although varicose veins do usually start at the back of your knees, crossing your legs has nothing to do with it. Vein disorders primarily occur due to genetic weaknesses of the connective tissue.
Belief #7: Shaving makes your hair grow back thicker.
Not true. When the shaved hair grows back, the stumps only look thicker because they are all the same length.
Belief #8: Bathing for too long causes dry skin.
This is true in principle, but if you observe a few basic rules, you can enjoy your bath without any worries. Temperature: 38 degrees. Duration: No more than 30 minutes. With moisturising and rehydrating bath additives, you can provide your skin with extra protection. We recommend using NIVEA Pure Care Shower & Bath Creme Soft with natural almond oil.
Belief #9: Chocolate gives you spots.
Wrong. An unhealthy diet can have a negative effect on the appearance of your skin. However, blocked pores are primarily responsible for spots, caused by increased production of sebum and corneous cells. The reasons for this are your hormonal state, your skin type, and your skincare.
Belief #10: Sleeping with your make-up on ages you.
Partly true. One night of sleeping in your makeup is unlikely to cause long-lasting damage to your skin. However, each night you sleep in your makeup, your pores become more clogged. Eventually, this can result in the formation of a comedone, which attracts the acne-causing bacteria to your pores. In addition, when you sleep in your makeup you are not giving your skin a chance to recover from oxidative stress, which can lead to premature ageing. We recommend using cleansers and toners that suit your skin type every night, to give your skin the rest and rehydration it needs.
