I felt the need to create this article because I believe that all of us should always investigate, research and question what we read on the internet. Keeping in mind that the internet is accessible to almost anyone these days, we should always go look for a "second opinion" as we would with doctors. And maybe a third, or a fourth just to confirm.
The main reason for this piece is having seen a fellow "beauty expert" make several videos about Olive Oil being a great cleanser for the face. She has advertised it as a great make-up remover and also claims that Olive Oil does not clog your pores. UNTRUE!
Not only can I testify based on my own experience, but there are plenty of articles online (like this one) that can tell you the same thing: YES, OLIVE OIL DOES CLOG PORES AND WILL POTENTIALLY CAUSE BREAKOUTS. One can use this naturally conditioning oil maybe to remove eye make-up, and even then, it should be washed off right after. In fact, if we're going to look at the bigger picture, I'm sure CRISCO can remove make-up as well. Most people tend to have sensitive or acne-prone skin. Not everyone out there is blessed with resiliently flawless skin like that "beauty expert" I mentioned. I mean, she puts kitty litter on her face as a mask and recommends that we use a cheap battery powered toothbrush to exfoliate our faces. I actually did try the toothbrush thing, only to regret it deeply 3 months later when I still couldn't get my face to stop flaking and feeling like sandpaper. So needless to say, I hardly listen to any of her "unique" tips any more.
Like everyone else, I had also heard about how great Olive Oil can be for the skin. And in a desperate attempt to make my own skin flawless, I actually tried to use it as a make-up remover for about a week. Big mistake. My already existing zits flared up like crazy and new ones came popping right out. Never again.
So, before you go following every bit of beauty advice that any self-proclaimed beauty expert gives you, DO YOUR RESEARCH. That's what Google is for. Hell, you can even question this very article. Just always remember to do YOU, do what works for YOU and never go by a pretty face. Your skin is nothing like mine, so what works for me may not work for you. Be safe about your beauty, ya'll! : )
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