If you're trying to find out what's behind your acne breakout, first get the facts about acne.
Myth No.1 Poor Hygiene Causes Acne!
A lot of people have heard this one that acne is caused by dirty skin.
Some patients believe this and end up washing their face numerous times a day, sometimes scrubbing vigorously and using harsh astringents.
In fact, washing your skin too frequently and too aggressively can make an acne breakout much worse.
Ultimately, this can lead to irritated, traumatized skin that looks worse after treatment.
Instead, wash your face only once or twice a day with lukewarm water, a mild cleanser, and gentle motion no scrubbing or harsh abrasive products needed.
Make sure one of those times you’re washing your face is in the evening, to remove makeup and dirt and sweat from the day.
Myth No. 2 Squeeze Those Pimples!
When that pimple sprouts, you may not be able to resist the temptation to squeeze it out to try to bring it down to size.
Some patients will squeeze pimples in an attempt to try to open up a clogged pore.
However, this usually leads to further inflammation, which makes the acne look worse and last longer.
Keep your hands off and leave that pimple alone.
Instead, try using an over the counter acne treatment gel, ointment, cream, or lotion to help it shrink.
Myth No. 3 Junk Food Causes Acne!
You may have heard that eating greasy foods and candy can cause an acne breakout.
Though there are some links between diet and acne, the relationship isn't quite what you may think it is.
Many people with acne have oily skin, so for a time people thought that greasy foods should also be avoided.
However, a number of studies have shown that downing foods like French fries, cheeseburgers, and chocolate doesn't have any impact at all on your skin's health.
But getting that grease on your skin can make an oily complexion worse, clogging pores and leading to an acne breakout.
