Replique - Campaign 8 - February 2018

Moisturiser Myths
We all know that a
crucial part of any skin
care routine is using an
effective moisturiser –
your number one ally
to beautiful skin!
There are many misconceptions about what
type of moisturiser to use, and how to use it. We
are busting some of the most common myths
about moisturising, and offering a guide to which
Annique moisturiser to use for what skin type.
Busted
Myth: YOU SHOULDN’T USE MOISTURISER IF
YOU HAVE OILY SKIN OR ACNE BECAUSE IT
ONLY ADDS TO THE PROBLEM
The Truth: When you wash with harsh cleansers and don’t
moisturise, your skin begins to overproduce oil to replenish the
moisture it’s missing. Moisturisers for oily skin are designed to mattify
the surface shine and reduce the amount of grease produced. If you
don’t take proper care of oily skin, it tends to become sensitive and
easily aggravated.
Myth: YOUR SKIN CAN BECOME TOO
DEPENDENT ON MOISTURISER
The Truth: Using a lot of moisturiser cannot increase your skin’s
need for the product. Wind, air conditioning, cold temperatures
and heated houses in the winter can all dehydrate the skin, which
can cause eczema to flare up and make the skin itchy and dry. Using
a moisturiser to prevent this dryness is one of the most important
factors in protecting the skin from the elements.
Myth: DARK SKIN DOESN’T NEED MOISTURISER
The Truth: Every skin type requires moisturiser. There is a
misconception that dark skin doesn’t need moisture, because dark
skin typically produces more oil. Moisturiser feeds our skin the
essential moisture and nutrients it expels throughout the day.
Myth: YOU ONLY NEED TO MOISTURISE ONCE
A DAY
The Truth: Moisturiser can be applied up to 8 times a day and not
just in the morning. Just like you drink water when you are thirsty,
you need to apply moisturiser to your skin as often as it needs it,
especially if you suffer from dry, dehydrated and mature skin.
Myth: IT’S GOOD TO SKIP MOISTURISER ONCE
IN A WHILE TO LET YOUR SKIN BREATHE
The Truth: Your skin doesn’t perform the function of respiration, so
the concept of your skin breathing is actually false. When it comes to
skipping moisturiser, it’s important to know that skin cells are like fish
and need water to live. Without it, your cells dehydrate and the health
of the skin is compromised.
All Annique’s moisturisers
contain Rooibos or Green
Rooibos, which
• Provides powerful natural
antioxidants
• Has anti-inflammatory properties
• Has anti-allergic properties
• Soothes and conditions skin
6 | February 2018