The world today is heavy in sharing of information, and getting it as far as possible in the world. A single and simple piece of news is easily and fast accessible to people. This is a nice thing, but could also be a negative thing, when it comes to spread of fake news, myths and misconceptions. Here are some of the myths you might have heard about the skin and skin care. We also added a specialists dermatologist's take on them to offer expert clarification.

I need to Tan in the sun to get Vitamin D

"There are safer ways to get vitamin D than lying in the sun actual from a variant of foods. Ultraviolet light is a carcinogen, just  like cigarette smoke. Think of it this way: If someone said you could get vitamin D or some other nutritional supplement from smoking a cigarette, would you take up smoking? Why get mutations in your skin cells to get vitamin D?

Instead, enjoy a sunny day by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and applying sunscreen‎. Ask your doctor about whether a vitamin D supplement is even necessary.

"Never, ever go to bed with your makeup on"

Most women think terrible things will happen to their skin by not taking off their makeup before bed. But the reality is it’s usually not much of a problem.

Think about it this way: What’s the difference between wearing the makeup on your skin for the eight hours that you’re sleeping as opposed to the 12 hours that you wear it during the day? There’s really not much of a difference, particularly if you sleep on your back. It is possible to get eye irritation from your pillow rubbing makeup into your eye but that’s very uncommon."

Adapted from The Readers Digest

By Dr. Pranav Pancholi of Avane Dermatology clinic, A qualified Skin dermatologist practicing as a cosmetic dermato-surgeon at Avane Clinic, located at Yaya.