Acne Myths
Is it true that eating chocolate and nuts can cause acne? and then, is it true that toothpaste can help cure acne? Here are the myths that circulate about acne. Read more so you got no more myths in mind and so to heal from acne.
1. Acne is caused by dust.
Acne appears due to the pores clogged by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells.
2. Eating chocolate and fried foods can cause acne.
To date, no research that can find the relationship between acne with any food. During consumed in moderation, food will not affect acne.
3. Acne can be overcome by frequently washing the face.
Wash your face with soap or gentle cleanser, a maximum of 3 times a day. Washing your face too often can cause skin irritation, and stimulates the skin to produce more oil, so that the acne even more inflamed.
4. Toothpaste helps cure acne.
Toothpaste does not contain any substances that can treat acne. Look for drugs or medicine that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
5. Squeeze pimples is the fastest way to get rid of acne.
With squeezed and forced to break, the bacteria that causes acne it will easily spread to other parts. More worst, if the hands that used to squeeze pimples are not sterile. As a result, not only worsens acne, but also will leave a scar on the skin of the face.
6. Sunlight helps to cure acne.
Sun exposure can cause irritation that make acne worse.
7. Acne only appeared on the skin of teenagers.
At the age of adolescence, hormones in the body undergo much change. Therefore, acne is more frequent in adolescents. But acne is not only influenced by hormones, but also by personal hygiene, diet, pollution, stress, and genetic factors, so that the children and parents could still breakouts.
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