subject: The Acne Myths [print this page] There are so many old wives tales (myths) about Acne and its causes and best acne treatment moethods that one does not know which way to turn.
To dispel some of these myths a few of the worst offender are listed.
Dirt they say causes Acne, well if you did not wash for a year yes you would more than likely have more than Acne. The body will clean pores in its natural way, by perspiring and via the blood. If the blood is dirty the body can't function at its best. The internal has in fact got to be cleaner than the external. By eating the correct foods and drinking lots of water the body will look after its self.
Washing every 5 minuets is not going to prevent an outbreak of Acne. In fact more often could indeed cause an outbreak. The more you wash the more chance one will have of spreading the bacteria, causing your skin to become very dry. Wash, yes you must, but with in reason and try not to scrub your face. Just a gentle wash with good quality soap will do the trick.
Sun bathing in moderation will do you better than harm. If you lay out in the sun all day you will not only get sun burn but one might just cause more outbreaks of Acne due to the drying of the skin.
Popping pimple will not make them disappear, it will in fact just cause the bacteria to spread a lot faster and could also cause scaring. The best to clean ones face with an anti septic cloth.
Less is more when it comes to makeup. If you try and cover your face in thick makeup to hide the Acne you are more likely to cause more problems. By all means use make up but be sensible about the quantity you apply and where possible check the labels and pick cosmetics that are marked Non Comedogonie or Non Acnegenie, these products are designed for people with skin problems.
Normal hygiene will go a long way to help you maintain your natural appearance, use good quality products and don't go over board by using Five different products in two days. Acne might appear over night but it will not disappear over night.
Maintain good eating habits, plenty of fruit and green vegetables and drink no less than two liters of water a day and you will see a vast improvement.
