– At least half of the products in the cupboard have been bought through social media. I think I have spent at least NOK 10,000 this year. Elena Eikeland (20) looks into the bathroom cabinet, which is filled with different skin care products. She takes out a small white tube of cream. – I actually bought this before I knew 100 percent what it was for, she says. Eikeland says she bought it because many people on social media had spoken positively about the cream. She has had problems with her skin for several years. Several products have been tested. Some have worked, while others have been a waste of money. Thinks trendy cream is unnecessary “Blue light cream” is one of the trends on social media now. Several manufacturers claim that the blue light you get through computer and mobile screens can, among other things, lead to damage to the skin and early ageing. – It is a waste to protect yourself from a quantity of blue light that does not exist, says Terje Christensen. Professor Terje Christensen. Photo: Privat He is a professor at the department of optometry, radiography and lighting design at the University of Southeast Norway. – From ordinary light sources and mobile screens, there is far too little blue light for it to theoretically affect the skin at all, he says. Christensen encourages people to seek out information if they are curious about how radiation affects the skin. – People can use the professional authorities that exist. Perhaps not the manufacturer of the product, but rather contact people who deal with these issues. This could, for example, be university environments that have a duty to impart knowledge, he believes. Encourages to think simply Section chief Inger Marie Skoie at the skin department at Stavanger University Hospital (SUS) believes that there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to skin care. – A product that has a good effect on an influencer or a friend is not necessarily useful for your skin. Section chief physician Inger Marie Skoie at the skin department at SUS. Photo: Ingvild Taranger / news She has no doubts about what is essential for healthy skin. – Know your skin type, and think simply. If you are going to correct and prevent, buy one product instead of several. Head of section in the Norwegian Consumer Protection Authority, Marit Evensen, explains that claims in marketing about facts must be able to be documented. – For example, in the marketing of a face cream, you cannot write that the cream “removes wrinkles” without also being able to document this, says Evensen. Gets few complaints She encourages to be critical of concrete claims in the marketing of such products. She suggests investigating whether the companies can document the claims. – If you are still unlucky and buy products that do not deliver in line with the marketing, you can complain about the marketing to the Norwegian Consumer Protection Authority. Marit Evensen in the Norwegian Consumer Protection Authority. Photo: The Danish Consumer Authority They can assess whether it is misleading, and thus prohibited. As a last resort, they can decide on financial sanctions against the advertiser. Evensen says that they receive few complaints about cosmetic products. – The reason for this is perhaps that the marketing does not contain concrete promises about effectiveness, so that the consumer understands that there is uncertainty about whether the product works, she says. Tips for healthy skin Know your skin type and think simply. You need cleansing, moisturizing and protection. If you are going to correct and prevent, for example, acne, buy one product that is intended for this, instead of several. Using several correcting products at the same time can damage the skin more than is appropriate. Protect your skin from the sun, avoid getting burned and avoid solariums. Older skin becomes drier. Dry skin becomes more easily irritated and more sensitive. It is appropriate to stop smoking. Prioritize sleep. Source: Section leader Inger Marie Skoie at the skin department at SUS.
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