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Acne Myths
Myth #!: The consumption of chocolate
assists in the breakout of acne.
The truth is that several research
studies found no relation between the consumption of chocolate
and the breakout of acne.
Myth #2: Eating pizza exacerbates acne development.
This is far from the truth as there has been no evidence
to suggest this claim. Consumption of pizza in moderation
will not lead to acne breakouts.
Myth #3: Fried foods are cause acne breakouts.
No findings suggest that fried foods cause acne breakouts.
Myth #5: Consumption of Coca-Cola and other sodas are bad
for you if you have acne.
Several studies have been conducted to check the validity
of this claim, but no findings suggest that cola consumption
promotes acne. It remains a myth. Drinks such as Coca-Cola
are usually consumed by teens in fast food restaurants and
if they frequent it often, or work there, the pores
react to the grease in the environment and this could be the
cause of flare-ups. Make sure to wash your hands if you have
been handling oil or greasy foods.
Myth #6: Sitting in the sun or under a sunlamp will fight
acne.
There is no truth to this as over-exposure to the sun causes
skin cancer and premature aging. Alternatively, the sun does
promote the production of vitamin D, which may help skin condition.
If you are using Benzoyl
Peroxide, we strongly recommend that you use caution in
the sun by wearing a high SPF sun screen.
Myth #7: Dirty skin causes acne.
The claim that dirt
causes acne may be another myth. Some connections have been
found, thus keeping the skin pores
clear of dirt
may prevent bacteria from infecting the skin. Special oil
absorbing microfiber facial cloths are probably the best way
to grab dirt from the skin after using benzoyl peroxide.
Myth #8: Acne will no longer be a problem once someone reaches
adulthood.
This is not true for many people who experience acne as
an adult, though the severity may vary. However, people above
age 50 rarely get infected with acne.
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Myth #9: A person with acne is often considered unclean.
This is not true because most people with acne groom themselves
with utmost care and may in fact be more health and hygiene
conscious than others. Acne is caused by the secretion of
sebum, which has nothing to do with dirt
and cleanliness.
Myth #10: Harsh soap is good for acne.
Mild soap is better. After washing the infected area, the
area should be dried by patting the area.
Myth #11: Only presrciption drugs are effective when fighting
acne.
Many 5-10% Benzoyl Peroxide prescription medications are
extremely harsh, can bleach your clothest, and can dramatically
dry out your skin. When we were developing our idea of an
ideal acne-fighting product, we chose to use 2.5% Benzoyl
Peroxide (no prescription needed) as we found it was light
on the skin yet highly effective. Click
here to learn more.
Though the above mentioned claims are misconceptions and
myths, it is always better to be cautious about eating habits
and to maintain hygiene at all costs. In recent studies, scientists
have demonstrated the possibility of regulating hormones
as a significant reduction element of acne. This could be
a big step in preventing acne breakouts, but has many health-related
drawbacks. Until then, it is better to maintain proper hygiene,
evaluate your treatment options, and practice good eating
habits to prevent acne breakouts.
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