Common misconceptions

We often talk about the skin barrier, yet we don’t always know exactly what this concept covers. Surrounded by myths and confusion, many preconceived notions circulate, and they aren’t always accurate. In this article, let us discern fact from fiction regarding the skin barrier.

We are all aware of the health benefits that regular exercise can provide. The lesser-known effects concern the condition of the skin. However, there are many misconceptions circulating about this. Here are seven of them.

Scratches, wounds, burns, cuts... the way we care for these injuries can impact their ability to heal and encounter complications such as infection. However, there are certain practices to avoid to ensure faster healing. Here are the ten most common misconceptions about wound care that we believe to be true and continue to persist.

For many, psoriasis causes daily discomfort with the emergence of red patches and scales at various locations on the body. However, this disease is subject to various misconceptions. We have examined 10 of these in this article.

Creams, serums, masks... over the past few years, treatments labelled with the term "detox" have emerged on the cosmetics market, promising to detoxify, purify and rid the skin of its numerous toxins. But is this really the case? We explain everything in this article.

Regarded as an organ due to its physiological function, it is often stated in articles that "the skin is the largest organ of the human body" when reviewing the literature. But is this fact confirmed by published data?

The importance of moisturiser-based skincare has been recognised for several years. However, the most appropriate time to apply moisturising creams to the skin has not been fully clarified. A common hypothesis is that immediate hydration after washing is more effective than delayed hydration, and that the optimal time to apply a moisturising cream is when the skin is still damp, usually within 3 minutes after bathing, for maximum hydration. But is this really true?

Pregnancy is a unique period that brings with it a host of surprises, some more pleasant than others. It is also the subject of many popular beliefs. Can a pregnant woman exercise? Is it advised against for her to sleep on her stomach? Here is an overview of the misconceptions about pregnancy.