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Try asking people advice regarding your acne and chances
are, they would tell you that it is due to your poor
hygiene, poor diet or that you are in love.
However, skin experts are actually dismissing those as
nothing but myths.
The best way to cope with your acne problem is to
educate yourself and it is with this purpose that
prompted us to list down the common acne myths that
people often encounter.
1. Acne is not a
caused by a poor hygiene.
Many people believe that acne is
caused by poor hygiene; therefore they tend to over-wash
their skin. However, washing too frequently and too
aggressively can strip the skin of its natural lipids,
damaging the skin's natural barrier function. In
response, the follicle will produce excess sebum and
possibly additional breakouts. So unless
you get yourself dirty on regular basis (like a
mechanic, perhaps), do not over- wash your face.
2. Acne is caused by
certain foods.
The common
misconception is that eating junk food will lead to or
worsen an acne condition. Scientific studies have shown
that diet has little to no effect on acne. This
varies depending on the person.
While eating healthy and balanced diet is
encouraged for our overall well- being, there is really
no scientific evidence that connects certain foods to
acne. If
you are one of those who are affected by certain foods,
it is always wise to avoid them.
3. You can outgrow
your acne. It
is much more sensible to treat your acne immediately to
avoid emotional stress and permanent scarring.
4. Acne is just a
little problem, no need to overreact. It is embarrassing to have acne, thus can affect our
confidence and esteem.
It may even affect our social relation and job
performance.
5. Acne
is just a cosmetic disease.
Heavy and oily make up may contribute to acne
build up. However,
cosmetics labeled non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic might
actually contain benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid
that may help to fight acne.
6. Stress
can cause acne.
While over stress may actually produce hormones
that can aggravate acne; normal, everyday stress does
not really trigger acne.
7. Getting
a tan would clear up acne. While
sun exposure may dry out existing acne, it will not
prevent new ones from forming.
It can also over dry the skin thus sebaceous
glands will produce more oil that will ultimately worsen
your condition. It will also increase your risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.
So there, the next time somebody tells you one of
those things, gracefully correct them and share what you
know. Remember,
knowledge is power.
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