Acne myths we’ve all fallen for

Generally puberty and acne go hand in hand andarea pivotal milestone of growing up. Marked by pimples on the face, hands, underarms, shoulders, back or even chest, they’re caused due to excess production of oil being clogged in your pores.

If you have been suffering from acne since teenage, you probably feel like you’ve figured it out completely. However, there are so many misconceptions around this skin condition. Even you might have believed and followed these myths at some point. Let’s bust these myths with facts.

• Acne is caused by dirty skin:

  Acne isn’t caused due to dirty or unclear skin. Acne is the result of dysfunction in your oil-producing gland. Washing your face twice a day helps you clean up the acne bacteria and surfaced oil on your skin. But over-washing your face isn’t recommended as well. 

   

• Acne forms overnight:

  It’s true that your pimples or acne may seem to appear out of nowhere. But it is not so. The excess dead skin cells and overproduction of oil on your skin causes inflammation. This process takes weeks to progress before it shows up on your skin.

   

• Acne means no exfoliating:

  It’s true that over-exfoliating is harsh on your acne-prone skin. But when you select a mild exfoliator and rub it gently on your skin, it can help remove the dead skin cells on your body. Consult your treatment expert before selecting the exfoliator and determining as to how frequently you should use it.

   

• “I have acne so I don’t need to moisturize”:

  When you have acne, your skin is oily. However, oily skin doesn’t mean hydrated skin. Ensure that you follow a good skincare routine. Use a cleanser and moisturiser that’s specifically made for acne.

   

• Only teens get acne:

  Many people believe that acne only happens to teenagers. But, on the flip side, adults get acne too. People in their 30s, 40s and even 50s get acne. (Source: American Academy of Dermatology)Your acne at 40 may look different than what you used to getduring your teen years. Teens usually have blackheads and whiteheads scattered all over their face and body. Adults usually have reddish nodules.

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• Diet doesn’t affect acne:

  Earlier, people used to believe that sugar and dairy products don’t affect acne at all. However, a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggested that the foodstuffs which are saturated fats, dairy and fish may influence or even aggravate acne breakouts.

   

• If I have acne, I can’t eat chocolate at all:

  Though diet influences your acne, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice chocolate. According to Yale School of Medicine, refined carbs including breads, pasta and sugar do surge your insulin levels. But when it comes to chocolate, the cocoa isn’t the problem, the sugar is. Eating dark chocolate with more than 70% of cocoa content won’t harm your acne. (Source: Asserted by a dermatologist from Charleston)

   

• No make-up:

  It’s true that some products clog your pores. However, with the right products, you can apply make-up without letting it affect your acne. Since your skin is oily, prefer powder-based products more than liquid based.

   

• Acne is just a cosmetic problem:

  Acne is more than a cosmetic problem. It’s a severe skin condition which can overwhelm you, scarring your skin and your self-esteem. If you leave your acne untreated, it can have long-lasting effects including scars.