MYTHS ABOUT ACNE
Do you think you already know all there is to know about acne? You may be surprised that some of the things you've heard about acne - like what causes it and how to deal with it - aren't actually true. Keep reading to find out some fast facts.
Myth #1: Tanning Clears Up Skin
Fact: Although a tan may temporary mask acne, the sun can make the skin dry and irritated, leading to more breakouts in the future. In fact, there is no link between sun exposures and acne prevention, but the sun's rays can cause premature aging anad skin cancer. Always protect your skin by choosing a sunscreen of at least (Sun Protected Factor) 15 that says noncomedogenic or nonacgenic on teh label, which means it won't clog pores.
Myth #2: Chocolate and Greasy Foods cause Acne
Fact: Although eating too many sugary, high-fat foods is never a good idea.. Studies show that no specific food has been proven to cause acne. Every individual is different, though. Some people notice their breakouts are worse after eating certain food - and these foods are different depending on the person. For example, some people may notice breakouts after eating chocolate, while others are fine with chocolate but notice they get breakouts after drinking too much coffee. If that is the case for you, it can help to cut back food ans see it it makes a difference.
Myth #3: The more you wash your face, the fewere breakouts you'll have
Fact: Although washing your face helps remove dirt and oil from your pores, washing to mcuh can lead to dryness and irritation, causing more breakouts. Also, avoid scrubbing your face, which can irritate the skin. As a general rule, wash your face twice a day wth mild soap and water in a circular motion and gently
pat dry when you are done.
Myth #4: Popping pimples will help them go away faster
Popping pimples may make it seem less noticeable temporarily, but popping can cause it to stay longer. By squeezing pimples and zits, you can actually push bacteria, dead skin cells, and oil further into the skin, causing more swelling and redness - and sometimes causing a red brown mark or scar to form. Sometimes marks can last for many months and true scars will last forever.
Myth #5: Don not wear makeup if you want clear skin
Fact: As long as you choose cosmetics that are nonacnegnic or noncomedogenic, they should not cause breakouts. In fact, some concealers now contain benzoyl peroxide creams that hide pimples while helping treat them.
If you have had moderate to serve acne, though, talk to your doctor or dermatologist about the best cosmetics to use - he/she may
recommend avoiding cosmetics altogether or only using certian brands os you are acne isn't aggravated.
And even if a product is labled nonacnegenic or noncomedogenic, you should stop using it and talk to your doctor if you notice that it's irritating
your skinn or seems to cause breakouts.
Myth #6: If you keep getting breakouts, it helps to use more acne medication until the breakouts stop
Fact: Because acne medication contains drying agents like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, using too much medication may cause oeverdrying, leading to irritation and more blemishes.
