When those evil spots first started making their appearances on your complexion, you swore you heard at least a hundreds different tales on how they came about and how to rid them off your once flawless skin. But what's the truth behind all these tales?
The top seven acne myths uncovered?
It's our hygiene habits. Since young, we've been inculcated with the thought that bad hygiene is the root of our skin problems. This is not the case. Excess oil and dirt is not the main culprits for those zits on your face, and excessive cleansing and scrubbing is not going to help much. It’s good to note that which kind of skincare products you normally use. For example, many people often have the misconception that exfoliating must be rough and coarse in texture. However, the friction between the exfoliating bits and your skin will cause the latter to tear and in turn, increase your chance of infection. The best way to clear your acne problem is to wash it twice daily with a suitable facial cleanser and apply acne treatment afterwards.
It's just another phase. You'll grow out of it. This is not true. Acne is a problem that plagues everyone. Given the correct treatment and the wide variety of skincare products in the market, it is possible to cure your acne problems. Remember that caring for your skin is a lifetime responsibility, even after your complexion has gotten better. Acne is capable of leaving permanent physical scars and in the long term, do emotional harm to your self-esteem.
It's the stress. Stress does give you the occasional breakout. But other than that, stress is still considered one of the minor causes of your skin problem. As you experience stress, your body will stimulate more cortisol which causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil. Even good stress like waiting for your wedding day, will trigger a breakout on your complexion. So the best way to combat acne is to relax and be at peace. In some cases, medication used to relieve stress or depression might contain some ingredients that list acne as one of their side effects. If you are worried about the side effects of any drugs that you are taking now, do consult your family doctor.
It's our diet. Actually, there is no scientific proof to show that there is a direct link between our diet and skin problem. This means that chocolates or even oily food may not be the cause of acne. However to some beliefs, these foods still have a tendency for your body to produce more sebum and in turn aggravate the acne problem. This aside, it still does not give your an excuse to sink your teeth into the chocolate fudge brownie with the thick sugar coating, as a balanced diet is one step closer to healthier and flawless skin.
Get tan and rid the scars of acne forever. In the initial stages of tanning or bronzing, your skin will become darker, making your blemishes seem less visible. Most people do forget that prolonged tanning promotes rapid exfoliation of dead skin cells, thus causing more clogged pores. Also as your skin gradually loses its tan, your acne scars will turn darker. Most of all you risk the chance of getting skin cancer.
Perspiration cleans your pores. Although exercising regularly is often a good way to a healthier lifestyle, this may also cause some to experience an acne breakout. The perspiration and the vigorous exercise can stimulate oil production. Two ways to minimize your chances of getting acne is to wear loose cotton clothing and to bathe almost immediately after you have cooled down. Perhaps swimming is the best solution, so long as you do not sit around under the hot sun in your swim suit. It will cause breakouts on your back.
Make-up causes acne and spot treatment works. Most of the cosmetic products today are non-comedogenic, which means that they do not clog up pores. It is also good to pick up those that are oil-free, water-based a hypoallergenic. Before hitting the gym, remove all traces of makeup as even with good cosmetic products, there's still the possibility of a breakout. Over-the-counter creams boats its capability of clearing your acne problem just by dabbing the product on your affected skin areas. And even if your acne did clear up, the root of the problem is not yet solved. There is a high chance of acne re-occurring on the same spot. The best and most effective way to stay clear from acne is to cleanse your face daily.
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