Phew… you read, hear, and see so much about what is good or not good for the skin. Can you still see the forest for the trees?
Read below about the myths and facts regarding various tips & tricks circulating on the web. We’ve done our homework as best as possible, but if you have additional information or tips, please let us know via hello@foodforskin.care.
Collagen powder: myth or fact?
You can't escape collagen advertisements anymore. But does collagen really work well for the skin? Collagen is naturally present in your skin and ensures that your skin remains elastic, but it is also important for bones, tendons, elastic cartilage, connective tissue, muscles, organs, and blood vessels. From about 40 years of age, human collagen production decreases by 25%. From 60 years, it's 50%.
Most studies show that by using collagen supplements (from within!), the natural production of collagen in the skin can be stimulated, making the skin firmer and smoother. However, there are also studies that contradict this. Unfortunately, we don't have a clear answer as to whether it's a fact or a myth.
The best-tested collagen powders come from bovine collagen or marine collagen with as few fillers or other ingredients as possible. Traditional bone broth (or homemade) contributes to the addition of minerals such as iron and zinc (bone marrow) and strengthens your immune system.
Collagen is therefore extracted from the skin and bones of animals. Food for Skin would therefore never use collagen in its products, as we do not use products derived from animals.
Plant-based collagen can only be used as a booster and stimulates collagen production, but cannot replace animal collagen 1 to 1.
Applying collagen externally, i.e., via creams etc., is not possible. The collagen from a cream cannot penetrate so deeply into the skin. Watch the episode of Keuringsdienst van Waarden where this is explained. So it is a myth that collagen can be introduced externally.
So, is collagen a myth or a fact? Collagen cannot be introduced directly into the skin externally, but according to most studies, it can be absorbed into the skin if taken as a supplement. The effectiveness of collagen supplement intake depends on the quality and quantity of collagen in the product. Moreover, results can vary per person. It is always advisable to consult a doctor or dermatologist before adding a new supplement to your routine.
Cosmetics facts and myths
Myth: more skincare is better
Many people think that the more they work on their skin, the better it is. This is not true. It is important to have a skincare routine that suits your skin's needs, but it is not necessary to use many different products. This can even dry out and irritate your skin, and also over-pamper it, making your skin lazy. The skin becomes addicted to the products you apply daily. As soon as you stop, your skin will react. In the Food for Skin philosophy, we choose to maintain the natural skin flora, because we believe that the skin itself should do the work to truly become strong from within. Due to all the dirt in the air, your skin could use a little support, and you provide that by cleansing and protecting with the right and mild products.
Myth: expensive products are better
It's a common misconception that expensive products are inherently better than cheaper ones. For most brands, the price says little. It is more important to look at the ingredients in a product and how it is produced, rather than at the price.
Food for Skin only uses active ingredients in our products (no water/aqua or other fillers), is produced locally (which, strangely enough, is many times more expensive) with sustainably sourced ingredients (which, unfortunately, is also more expensive than non-organic, non-local ingredients). Food for Skin is certainly not cheap because we consciously choose quality products with the smallest possible impact. You pay for that. Fortunately, our skincare is highly concentrated and contains only essential, nourishing ingredients. That's why you need very little, and the products last a long time.
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For many brands, the packaging is more expensive than the actual substance, or 10 times more is spent on marketing than the combined production costs. Or the margins are simply much higher because the brand targets the 'premium segment.' Check the claims, check the quality marks, check the ingredients (e.g., with an app), to see if it's worth the money.
Fact: a good pH value protects
A good pH value (between 4.3 and 5.6) of the skin protects you against viruses and unwanted intruders. Skin with a high pH value is drier, duller, and more easily irritated. A too low pH value affects the barrier function and bacteria are more likely to strike. Your skin becomes irritated and hypersensitive, and acne and eczema are common. A good pH value keeps the natural skin flora in balance, protects against microorganisms, and prevents moisture loss from the skin.
We are therefore big fans of minimizing irritation and damage to the skin barrier. Our products are very mild, help the skin a little, but most importantly, ensure that the skin continues to work itself. Want to read more about our skin philosophy? Click here.
Myth: all natural skincare is good
Huh, a myth?! And that from Food for Skin? Yes! Because natural, unfortunately, doesn't automatically mean it's an effective product. It depends on the concentration and composition. Also, natural doesn't mean you can't have an allergic reaction to it. But, the chance of irritation or a reaction is many times smaller than for synthetic perfume.
Hydration facts and myths
Myth: cream can moisturize
It is not possible to introduce moisture from the outside. This is because water, creams, and serums cannot penetrate deep into the skin layers. However, you can ensure that skin moisture is better retained in the skin by applying a thin layer of cream. This layer then prevents moisture from escaping and evaporating from the skin. So, when people talk about moisturizing creams, they actually mean 'moisture-retaining' and not 'moisture-introducing.'
Fact: your skin becomes strong with sufficient internal moisture
Yes! So, you can't moisturize from the outside, but drinking plenty of water ensures that you nourish your skin well from within. You can also drink low-tannin tea to flush your body and help eliminate toxins.
