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Abby's Magazine - Volume 6 Issue 5 | Page 45 Johnson says it's crucial that people stop picking at their faces. But if you absolutely cannot resist, she says, be sure to do it right. Don't squeeze and pop the pimple. Instead, use something called a comedone extractor -- an inexpensive tool you can purchase at most beauty supply stores. Apply firm pressure with the extractor; then roll it across the pimple to take it out. Myth: Facials and microdermabrasion are good for your skin care routine. This is a popular myth, says Bauman, especially with the proliferation of day spas. But, Bauman says, a recent study from India concluded that facials actually cause acne breakouts in 80% of people. "They feel good but have no long-term skin benefit beyond relaxation," she says. "Like microdermabrasion, which merely sloughs off the top layer of skin, they are a "complete and total waste of money." Myth: Antiaging products (or "wrinkle creams") can erase wrinkles. Most wrinkle creams simply hydrate skin, plumping it out and making it look better temporarily. So don't buy into the hype. Kim also recommends using an antioxidant cream containing vitamin C but cautions that these creams tend to destabilize very quickly. So they should be purchased from a reputable company. But be advised, Kim warns: "Nothing is magic." Myth: Lasers can make you look 20 years younger. "There are many different types of lasers being marketed, and they all do different things," Kim says. "Some help with sun spots, some help with wrinkles. Some go deep and activate collagen. It's all marketed so much that people think it can make you a completely different person." So what's the bottom line when it comes to skin care tips and anti-aging strategies? Stay out of the sun, say the experts -- and use a good and natural sunscreen every day and throughout the day. Debunked PRODUCTS AT ABBY'S HEALTH & NUTRITION what's right for your regimen.