10 Facts About Acne

One of the most uncomfortable skin conditions you could have is an acne.

People often have different reasons to why they get acne or pimples but some of the reasons are not so obvious. You may try to cover up using makeup but it is often better to find out what would actually help your skin rather than hiding it. Most of us have been affected by acne at one point or another so it is not surprising that this is a topic of interest. Here are 10 unbelievable facts you need to know about acne.

1. Washing your face more will not help your acne.

Although ideally, you should maintain your hygiene to the highest standards, you cannot get acne because of dirt. Over washing your face actually, irritates the skin and can lead to acne flare-ups and even leave marks on your face. Stick to cleaning your face twice a day and stick to a cleansing regime that will is suited for your skin depending on how dry or oily your skin is.

 

2. Makeup doesn’t have to be the reason you have acne.

Obviously, if you buy your makeup from a dodgy place then you can expect a reaction at any time. Some products will cause irritation and will be trouble for your skin. Always sample a bit of any product before going all out, test it on a part of your skin and from you will know how safe it is.

 

3. Natural products can actually cause acne.

We have this hype for going natural in anything and everything including skin products. But just because a product is labelled to be natural does not mean it is actually good for you. Some of these so-called natural products end up clogging your pores leading to serious pimples. Always apply the skin test rule regardless of how safe you think a product is.

 

4. If you keep using acne medication it can get worse.

Dermatologists studied for a very long time so they can help us with our skin problems. So, please if need be get a dermatologist to recommend the right amount of acne medication and which one to actually use. If you overuse a certain drug on your face then it may dry your skin up and even lead to additional scarring.

 

5. Licorice extract has strong anti-acne properties.

Licorice is an extract that will help with your acne so forget what people say about it causing acne. It directly attacks the bacterium that causes acne.

 

6. Even if your skin is clear you should still continue with the right skin products.

Even after your skin is clear to effectively ensure the breakout does not occur again you should not stop using your treatment. The rule is, once you have had acne you need to take care of your skin with extra care than someone who has never had it.

 

7. Boosting your immune system will help your acne.

With work and everything else that keeps you busy, it may be hard to actually have time for a balanced diet. Taking supplements will help boost your immune system to fight off acne bacteria and fight inflammation. Some of the supplements you can try include: Vitamin D, Alpha-linolenic acid, Methylsulfonylmethane, N-acetyl cysteine, and Vitamins A, C, and E.

 

8. Acne is not a forever situation so don’t worry.

As long as you are diligent with treatment and use the right products there is no way you won’t get over acne. Adapt to a regimen that will always work for your skin, make your own face treatments like eggs and avocado as long as it works for you.

 

9. Diet may not be related to acne.

Yes, you are what you eat but there is no scientific proof that poor diets can actually cause acne. There are so many people who have poor diets but do not have any signs of acne. Yet there are some people who have very good diets but have acne. You just have to know when your acne flares up and stick to a diet that works for your skin.

 

10. Stress does not cause acne.

There is no scientific evidence that stress causes acne, however, there is usually a higher hormonal production that may cause acne. This hormone is known as cortisol which can lead to stress and extra fat.