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Debunking Myths: Skin Resistance to Skincare Products

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Introduction: The Truth about Skin Resistance

Contrary to popular belief, skin doesn't develop immunity or resistance due to cosmetics. The cosmetic industry is rife with rumors, often fueled by marketing strategies and competition.


The Solid Evidence Against Skin Immunity to Cosmetics

Legal mandates, as per the Cosmetic Act, already prove that skincare products don't induce skin resistance:
  • Only claims like "can be helpful" are permitted, not direct terms like "improve" or "heal".
  • Pharmaceuticals and OTC products, known for strong skin effects, might have side effects. Cosmetics don't fall under this category.
  • Resistance is a term commonly linked to antibiotics and steroids. Such resistances don't apply to cosmetics.

Behind the Myth: A Marketing Perspective

Why do such myths gain traction? It could be a clever marketing tactic:
  • Easier to deter a customer from one product than to attract them to another.
  • Consider a scenario where Company A's serum dominates the market. Companies B and C struggle to compete. A rumor stating long-term use of a product leads to skin resistance might sway customers of Company A's.
This is speculative, but marketing strategies can influence customer perceptions.


Exceptions to the Rule

While skin doesn't resist cosmetics, certain ingredients can burden or harm the skin if used excessively:
  • Exfoliating agents like lactic acid, glycolic acid.
  • Sebum reducers like salicylic acid shouldn't be daily staples.
  • Avoid materials with strong scrub effects frequently.
  • Discontinue products causing skin rejection due to skin type changes.

Myth Busters: Separating Fact from Fiction

Addressing common misconceptions:
  • Long-term cosmetic use leads to resistance: Myth
  • Continuous use reduces effectiveness: Myth
  • Changing products every few months is beneficial: Myth
  • Early use of expensive products reduces future efficiency: Myth
Such beliefs may arise from marketing tactics or mere perceptions, such as feeling a product is less potent after prolonged use.


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Location: South Korea

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