The Skin Nerd: Skincare myths to be clued up on

Don’t let the following beauty mistruths stop you on your path to skin contentment

The Skin Nerd: "I recommend double cleansing twice a day, which means even if there is no makeup or SPF to remove." Pic: iStock

Myth: Hydration isn’t necessary for oily skin 

Some people confuse water and oil. Ultimately, if your skin is oily, this means that you are secreting more oil onto the surface of the skin than dry skin types. Despite this, the reality is that oily skin still requires hydration.