We dare you to take this skincare quiz!

How aware are you of skincare facts and myths? Heres your chance to find out!Last week we brought you this excerpt from leading cosmetic dermatologist Dr Jaishree Sharads book Skin Talks: Secrets to Glowing Skin for Men and Women. Today, were inviting you, our dear readers, to take this quiz and find out just how aware you are of skincare facts and myths! Ready?Here we go: 1. You should not use a moisturiser if you have an oily skinYep! That is correct! Nope! You must be out of your mind Wrong! Dry or oily, all types of skin need moisturising. What you must avoid however are oil massages.Correct! Dry or oily, all types of skin need moisturising. What you must avoid however are oil massages.2. If I have oily food, I will get pimplesYep! That is correct! No it is not! Wrong! Fried food isnt healthy true. But research has shown that dairy products and food with high glycemic index can act as triggers for acne.Correct! Fried food isnt healthy true. But research has shown that dairy products and food with high glycemic index can act as triggers for acne.3. Blackheads are acne too. Yes! Finally you get your facts right! Nope! That isnt true! Wrong! Not just blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, nodules and cysts are types of acne. Pimple is a laymans term for acne.Correct!Not just blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, nodules and cysts are types of acne. Pimple is a laymans term for acne.4. Having excessive heat in your body can never be the cause of acne. Yes that is right! No it is not! Wrong! Body heat can cause several things include a heat rash such as prickly heat but it is never the reason for acne.Correct!Sure body heat can cause several things include a heat rash such as prickly heat but it is never the reason for acne.5. Blood purifier will help me clear my acne. Yes that is right! No it is not! Wrong! Acne does not have anything to do with pure or impure blood. It is caused due to a hormonal imbalance and a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes.Correct!Acne does not have anything to do with pure or impure blood. It is caused due to a hormonal imbalance and a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. Your score is: 0 out of 5

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