Skin Deep Beauty by Christine Lindsay

Have you heard these acne myths? Time to set the record straight.

Myth #1

Myth #1: Only teenagers get acne.

Fact: While acne is very common among teenagers, anyone of any age can develop acne.

Myth #2

Myth #2: Acne is solely caused by genetics.

Fact: While genetics can make someone more acne-prone, acne can also result from diet, lack of sleep and exposure to germs.

Myth #3

Myth #3: You get acne when you don’t wash dirt and grease off your face properly.

Fact: Acne occurs when bacteria, oil and dead skin cells clog your pores. This process happens deep inside your skin and over a period of time. Leaving dirt on your face for one day will not cause acne breakouts, though it still wouldn’t be good for your skin.

Myth #4

Myth #4: Washing your skin multiple times a day helps prevent acne.

Fact: When you wash your skin too much, you remove its natural oil, which signals your skin to produce more. The more oil your skin has, the more likely it will clog your pores. Stick to washing your face with a gentle cleanser twice a day.

Myth #5

Myth #5: Popping breakouts makes them go away faster.

Fact: NEVER pop breakouts as this pushes the bacteria deeper into your skin and spreads it to unaffected areas. Popping or picking acne can create permanent skin damage and scarring.

Acne Treatment

To treat acne, use a high-quality spot treatment product like Skin Medication No. 10 from GlyMed Plus shop. Order it from my online store. Thank you for supporting my small business!