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It's about as hard as trying not to pick at a rogue zit, tbh.

How Many Of These Skin-Care Myths Have You Bought Into?

Using a gentle cleanser — like an oil-based cleanser or micellar water, for instance — to remove your makeup, [then washing your face with a second cleanser](https://www.thecut.com/2016/02/double-cleansing-are-you-washing-your-face-wrong.html) to get dirt and grime out of your skin is the best way to make sure your pores stay unclogged and your skin stays healthy. (Make sure to lotion up after!)

It's true!

If you wear makeup, washing your face twice in the evening is a good idea.

There are different waves that can affect your skin, and you should be looking for a product containing broad-spectrum sunscreen that will protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays. [A rating of 15 or above works great](http://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/9-skin-care-myths#1).

That one's false.

If the SPF of a product is higher than another, it provides more protection.

There are many drugstore brands that are as good as, or better, for your skin than fancy-pants brands. You can get incredible skin care for a totally affordable price [at most of the places you love to shop already](http://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/9-skin-care-myths#1).

Completely false!

Expensive skin products work way better than inexpensive ones.

It depends on the product, but any product usually takes some time — [around two months, really](http://www.prevention.com/beauty/worst-skin-care-advice) — to show a difference in your skin. However, if you're having a negative reaction like irritation, discontinue use and talk to your doctor!

Totally false.

If a product doesn't work within a week, you should try something different.

Acne happens because of a combination of hormonal and oil production issues, [_not_ because your hygiene is poor](http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/basics/causes/con-20020580). In fact, over-scrubbing your face or using super-harsh cleansers can irritate your skin and make acne worse, not better. Be kind to your skin and use a gentle cleanser specifically formulated for acne!

Accurate.

Developing acne doesn't happen because you don't wash your face enough.

[Staying hydrated](http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/drinking-water-for-better-skin) is key to developing that ~healthy glow~. Drinking water makes your whole body feel better, not just your skin!

True!

Drinking a lot of water can help your skin look better.

Especially for those of us with sensitive, dry, or eczema-prone skin, [frequent showering strips your skin of your essential oil barrier and can dry you out more quickly.](http://share.upmc.com/2015/01/hot-shower-bad-skin/) Shower daily at most — every other day is even better, but hey, #sweaty — and always moisturize after you shower.

Step away from the hot water!

In fact, shower often because you gotta keep your skin squeaky clean.

We get it — these myths are convincing AF, and some of them even feel like common sense. Worry not! You're well on your way to a being a skin-care expert, and hopefully this quiz opened ~new doors~ for you!

You've still got some learning to do.

No myth can fool you. Your skin is probably glowing and glorious, tbh, just like your big ol' beautiful brain.

You're a skin-care expert!

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How Many Of These Skin-Care Myths Have You Bought Into?

There’s no myth when it comes to the benefits of ceramides. CeraVe contains three essential ceramides that help lock in your skin’s natural moisture. With CeraVe’s ceramide solution, you can take care of your protective skin barrier for healthy beautiful skin!

How Many Of These Skin-Care Myths Have You Bought Into?

There’s no myth when it comes to the benefits of ceramides. CeraVe contains three essential ceramides that help lock in your skin’s natural moisture. With CeraVe’s ceramide solution, you can take care of your protective skin barrier for healthy beautiful skin!

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