Learn the truth behind one of the most common acne myths

Acne is caused by oil buildup, not dirt, so cleaning your face too excessively will do nothing to stop breakouts

Pimples, zits, blemishes, acne — no matter what you call it, it makes your life not so easy. But figuring out how to clear your skin could be tough because there are a lot of myths about acne. Before you start making big (and perhaps unnecessary) changes to your life, we are offering you some of the most common acne myths.

The Myth: The sun always is beneficial to acne
The Truth: It is actually on the contrary, the sun may be the cause pimples to increase, especially several weeks after sunbathing. If you are thinking that the sun will “dry out” your acne, you are wrong, because actually too much sun can lead to irritation, caused by the sunburn.

The Myth: The cause of acne is poor hygiene
The Truth: The presence of acne is not an indicator of a dirty person. Excessive washing and scrubbing may even worsen the situation. Acne is caused by oil buildup, not dirt, so cleaning your face too excessively will do nothing to stop breakouts.

The Myth: The consumption of chocolate, soda and chips cause acne
The Truth: Fat and sweet foods do not cause acne, so you don’t have to worry that a stress relieving chocolate or chips with a movie will cause you a supersize breakout. However, there are cases in which food can trigger acne, so if you notice that you have problems after eating a particular food , it may be best to avoid it.

The Myth: Makeup cause acne
The Truth: That is absolutely untrue. However, it is advisable to use makeup that is labelled “oil free”.

The Myth: Acne is caused by stress
The Truth: No! However, more peaceful way of life always has a positive effect of any therapy.