Myths About Acne

Myth: Acne is caused by poor hygiene

Acne is not caused by dirt on your face and blackheads are not black because of dirt. However, clogged pores due to oils and dirt may cause acne-prone skin to breakout.

Although good hygiene is a must for healthy skin, washing your face too many times or scrubbing too hard can actually irritate your skin and cause acne.

Instead, you should wash your face twice a day with mild facial soap and pat dry - not rub - with a clean towel.

Myth: Washing your face more wil get rid of acne

Because acne is not caused by dirt or poor hygiene, you cannot get rid of it by washing your face alone, let alone washing it many times. As we said above, washing your skin too frequently can lead to more - not less- acne. This is because frequent washing causes your skin to dry out. This, in turn, leads your skin's sebaceous glands to secrete more oily sebum, which can cause acne.

Myth: Chocolate, peanuts, and greasy food cause acne

Some people swear that eating chocolate, pizza, or greasy french fries cause them to break out. Scientific studies, however, failed to link acne to any specific diet.

Nevertheless, eating a proper balanced diet is a key consideration in remaining healthy - and healthy skin is less prone to acne breakouts.

Myth: Getting a tan can get rid of acne

Sunbathing will not cause your pimples to go away, although the tan may make the redness of your acne less noticeable. In fact, too much sun is bad for your skin and may lead to more serious health risks, such as skin cancer.

Myth: Popping your pimple is the best way of getting rid of acne

Actually, improper popping or squeezing of acne can lead to infections and/or scarrings.

Myth: There is nothing you can do about acne - you just have to let acne run its course

For many people, acne is only a temporary condition that goes away as they grow up. But there is no need to wait years for your acne to get better. There are steps that you can take to get rid of acne and shorten the time it takes for red spots to go away.

First, you should always practice good skin hygiene and wash your face twice a day with warm water and mild facial soap. Be sure to avoid overly drying your skin, since this will only encourage your skin's natural oil and sebum production.

Avoid physically irritating your skin - such as hard rubbing, wearing your collar or hat too tightly. Also avoid using cosmetics that clog your pores - instead, look for non-acnegenic or noncomedogenic makeups.

For those with severe acne problems, a visit to your dermatologist may be in order. These doctors specialize in skin conditions and diseases, and would be able to give you prescription-only acne medicine if needed.

You can also use ActivClear to get clear up acne breakouts, treat red spots and blemishes, and prevent future flare ups. ActivClear contains natural antiseptics that work fast to get rid of acne (usually within 2 to 4 days in most people). It also has zinc and vitamin E to help eliminate red spots 80% faster. Lastly, ActivClear also contains multi-vitamins and herbal nutrients to nourish your skin and prevent future outbreaks of acne.

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