By: Edison Nathan
Submitted: 2009-12-13 22:18:19 | Word Count: 519
If you are a person who suffers with acne problems, chances are you have heard a great deal of "old wives tales" about how to cure acne and what causes it. Most often, these "tales" are just that, myths that really hold no truth to them. Below of four of the most common myths about acne which should help you get to the bottom of the advice that everyone is giving you.
1. Pop the pimple to make it heal faster. This is one of the worst myths. People will tell you that it helps to pop the pimples to help them heal faster. While this may make the pimple look less irritated at first, it will cause scarring in the long run. It can also cause the pimple to become infected as you break open the skin letting air and bacteria get into the pimple. The best thing to do is to let it be.
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2. Get a tan to clear up skin. It is true that the sun is good to help your skin but too much of it is not a good thing. You can burn your skin and cause much worse problems then acne. You can dry your skin out and make it peel which will make acne much worse in the long run. Be sure to wear sunscreen when out in the sun for any amount of time.
3. Eating chocolate can cause acne. This myth has also been told about greasy foods as well. It is never a good idea to eat such foods in excess as they are not good for your diet. It is true that people will notice that they are prone to breakouts after eating certain foods but what bothers one person may not bother another. So to say that chocolate is a leading cause of acne is not true. There are many people that can eat it with no trouble at all.
4. Wash your face several times daily to avoid breakouts. This is most definitely not true. It is recommended that you wash your face at least twice daily. IF you wash it too much your will strip your skin of its natural oils which can lead to major issues such as dry flaky skin and unwanted breakouts. Stay away from soap and facial cleansers that have harsh chemicals so that your skin will stay as healthy and clean as it can.
There are plenty of myths out there pertaining to acne. While some of the advice you hear is good advice, it is important to remember that what works for one person may not work for another so the same is true that what bothers one person, may not bother another. Your best bet is to talk with your doctor before you go down the wrong path regarding your skin care based on an "old wives tale".
