Acne affects a lot of people and in their quest to clear their acne; they are misled by some myths that could later affect their skin in a terrible way. So in this piece we are going to learn about these myths and correct your misconceptions so as to help you get rid of your acne effectively.

Myth #1: Acne is caused by poor hygiene or dirt: That is wrong. According to dermatologists, acne is caused when the dead skin cells and the oil from your skin combine and cause the formation of plugged pores. So it has nothing to do with dirt, overwashing / overscrubbing will cause irritation of your skin and make your acne worse. It is okay however to wash your face or body at least 2-3 times a day, if you wash it more than that you can have dry, flaky skin that would cause the production of more oil. After washing you can then apply an appropriate acne treatment. 

Myth #2: Acne is caused by diet: From a lot of researches that has been done, there as not been any connection found between diet and acne. However for me I don’t believe those researches because I know that when I take foods that are high in fat/oil I get a new episode of acne. So I simply avoid those foods, whether there is evidence of the relationship between diet and acne or not. If you are like me that certain foods cause you to breakout, it is advisable you avoid such foods (even though it is hard to do so).

Myth #3: Make-up causes acne: Some make-up products cause acne breakout for some people because of some ingredients that are comedogenic. However if you purchase products that are non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic, oil-free i.e. water-based and hypoallergenic, you can enjoy your make-up without being afraid that you would breakout. It is however advisable that you avoid using make-up when exercising as sweat and the make-up can cause acne even if it is non-comedogenic/non-acnegenic make-up.

Myth #4: Sweating is good for your acne: Wrong! Even though exercise (which could make you sweat profusely) is good, it could lead to increased oil production which in combination with sweat, heat and friction can aggravate the production of acne. Swimming can be said to be the best form of exercise for acne sufferers, because in water perspiration, heat and friction are out of the picture.

Myth #5: Acne is caused by stress: Stress does not necessary cause acne but it can trigger flare-ups (as I discovered with my body). Stress causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil which can cause acne. It is advisable to keep tabs on your personal reaction to stress and try to find time to relax and be happy. It is not only good for your skin but your whole body. 

Hope you have learnt a thing or two that would help you in keeping your skin acne-free. For more information on how to prevent acne, you could check out my blogs http://Beautyandhealthshop..com or http://Beautyandhealth1. . Hope you enjoy all my postings.