Growing up in the early 2000s, the self-care and beauty industries taught us a pretty basic routine: wash your face with Neutrogena, swipe with a Clearasil pore-cleansing wipe, lather on Bath and Body Works lotion, and finish with a spray and walk through of Victoria’s Secret fragrance mist. There was a rumor you should start getting Botox by 30 or you’d look like a centenarian.
Nowadays, TikTokers and influencers share their GRWM (that’s “Get Ready With Me”) videos showcasing “must-have” products or facial routines. So how do we separate clickbait from reality?
Of course, we turned to Heather Buckles at Embody SKIN Care & Medical Spa in Loveland for her expertise—separating old skincare myths from their correct, contemporary remedies.
Not only is Embody local and convenient, they’re a welcoming team of medical experts—doctors, nurse practitioners, advanced estheticians, permanent makeup artists—setting high standards to meet their clients’ expectations. Embody cares about conducting thorough consultations and educating clients about options that are truly meant for you.
Personal note: I received an Embody SKIN Care gift card in my stocking after I wrote this article, and they made me feel comfortable and exceeded my expectations ... I already love the results!
So whether you want to take care of yourself or simply treat yourself, a visit to Embody should definitely make your must-do list.
EmbodySKINcare.com | 732 Middleton Way, Loveland | 513.449.1550
Myth #1:
If I get a dermaplane treatment, my hair will grow back thicker, faster and darker.
False. “It is biologically impossible for hair to grow back thicker, faster or darker because of a dermaplaning treatment,” Heather says. “Dermaplaning is an excellent exfoliation technique and anti-aging treatment when performed by a licensed aesthetician.”
Myth #2:
I don’t need to wear sunscreen in the winter.
Wrong again. “Even when it’s cold, sun is getting through the clouds,” she explains. “While clouds filter some UVB rays, they don’t block UVA rays, which are a risk factor for melanoma.” Proof positive? Google “Truck Driver Skin Damage,” and you’ll see photos of people whose faces have been impacted by the sun on one side of their face, but not the other. Wear that sunscreen!
Myth #3:
Retinol is an absolute must in any anti-aging routine.
Not really. “Yes, Retinol is a fantastic anti-aging ingredient—in fact, it’s considered the ‘Gold Standard’ anti-aging product by most dermatologists,” Heather shares. “But in reality, it just doesn’t work for everyone. Ask your aesthetician for alternative products and different application techniques.”
Myth #4:
There is no specific order when applying my products.
Again, incorrect. “The easiest rule of thumb to share is go from lightest texture to richest,” advises Heather. “And you always want your antioxidant to be applied first on clean, dry skin.”