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Answer these questions and find out just how healthy your skin really is!
Does greasy food cause oily skin?
Can exercise improve the appearance of your skin?
In the following pages, we bring you a series of questions related to skincare -- answer all of them and find out what you're doing right!
When do you really need to use sunblock?
1) Everyday, come rain or shine and even indoors
2) Only when outdoors
3) Not on rainy, cloudy and winter days
The correct answer is Everyday, come rain or shine and even indoors. This is because the sun's harmful UV rays penetrate through clouds and windows.
Everyday, come rain or shine and even indoors. This is because the sun's harmful UV rays penetrate through clouds and windows.
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How often should you wash your face in a day?
1) As many times as you can in the day
2) Only once a day
3) Twice a day, no more and no less
The correct answer is Twice a day, no more and no less. Less than that leaves in dirt and impurities, but more than twice can cause dryness and risk irritation to the skin.
Twice a day, no more and no less. Less than that leaves in dirt and impurities, but more than twice can cause dryness and risk irritation to the skin.
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Does eating too much greasy food lead to oily skin?
1) Yes it does -- greasy, oily food leads to pimples and acne
2) No it doesn't -- some people just have naturally oily skin
3) It doesn't lead to oily skin, but if you already have oily skin it can lead to a break-out
The correct answer is No it doesn't -- some people just have naturally oily skin caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
No it doesn't -- some people just have naturally oily skin caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
The SKINCARE QUIZ: Find out what you're doing right!
You should use moisturiser if you have:
1) Oily, normal or dry skin -- all types require it
2) Dry skin -- normal and oily skin don't need moisturiser
3) Normal skin -- dry skin requires petroleum jelly and oily skin doesn't require any moisturising agent
The correct answer is Oily, normal or dry skin -- all types require it. Those with oily skin, however, need a moisturiser with a water-based, oil-free formula.
Oily, normal or dry skin -- all types require it. Those with oily skin, however, need a moisturiser with a water-based, oil-free formula.
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When bathing, steaming hot water is best to open up the pores of the skin and cleanse them. True or false?
1) True -- hot water does open up the pores
2) False -- that can actually damage your skin
3) You should use steaming hot water, then cold water so your pores are opened, cleaned and closed
The correct answer is False -- that can actually damage your skin. Besides scalding you, the hot water strips your skin of its natural, essential oils. A warm or lukewarm bath is best.
False -- that can actually damage your skin. Besides scalding you, the hot water strips your skin of its natural, essential oils. A warm or lukewarm bath is best.
The SKINCARE QUIZ: Find out what you're doing right!
How often should you exfoliate your facial skin?
1) Once daily, to remove impurities and build-up
2) Once or twice a week if you have oily or normal skin; less if you have dry or sensitive skin
3) Once in three months -- any more than that damages the skin
The correct answer is Once or at the most twice a week if you have normal or oily skin; less if you have dry or sensitive skin. Exfoliation helps remove the dead cells and impurities that clog your pores. Exfoliating too often, therefore, will strip away live, healthy cells and too little will allow a build-up.
Once or at the most twice a week if you have normal or oily skin; less if you have dry or sensitive skin. Exfoliation helps remove the dead cells and impurities that clog your pores. Exfoliating too often, therefore, will strip away live, healthy cells and too little will allow a build-up.
The SKINCARE QUIZ: Find out what you're doing right!
Which nutrients play the most important role when it comes to keeping your skin healthy?
1) Proteins, vitamins and minerals
2) Carbohydrates and water
3) Oils and fats
The correct answer is Proteins, vitamins and minerals
Proteins, vitamins and minerals
The SKINCARE QUIZ: Find out what you're doing right!
Does how much sleep you get affect the condition of your skin?
1) Only under the eyes -- you'll get dark circles if you suffer sleep deprivation
2) No it doesn't -- 'beauty sleep' is a myth
3) Yes it does -- the less you sleep the duller, more lifeless your skin will be
The correct answer is Yes it does -- the less you sleep the duller, more lifeless your skin will be. Lack of sleep boosts stress hormone levels, which in turn damage the skin. It also reduces the skin's ability to keep hydrated and supple, leading to a dull appearance.
Yes it does -- the less you sleep the duller, more lifeless your skin will be. Lack of sleep boosts stress hormone levels, which in turn damage the skin. It also reduces the skin's ability to keep hydrated and supple, leading to a dull appearance.
The SKINCARE QUIZ: Find out what you're doing right!
Can exercising improve the appearance of your skin?
1) No, of course not
2) Yes it can
3) Only for half an hour after a workout, when you're flushed
The correct answer is Yes it can. Regular exercise keeps your skin firm and elastic. Also, it needs oxygen to keep healthy and the amount of oxygen the skin absorbs decreases with age. Exercising provides it with this extra oxygen.
Yes it can. Regular exercise keeps your skin firm and elastic. Also, it needs oxygen to keep healthy and the amount of oxygen the skin absorbs decreases with age. Exercising provides it with this extra oxygen.
The SKINCARE QUIZ: Find out what you're doing right!
How do tea and coffee consumption affect your skin?
1) They are both good for the skin
2) Both contain elements that harm the skin and moderation is advised
3) They have no effect on the skin
The correct answer is Both contain elements that harm the skin and moderation is advised. Tea and coffee contain tannin, which blocks the pores of cells and the caffeine in coffee dehydrates the skin.
Both contain elements that harm the skin and moderation is advised. Tea and coffee contain tannin, which blocks the pores of cells and the caffeine in coffee dehydrates the skin.
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