There are many myths and speculations that have been told for decades about skin that suffers from this problem.
Today we're going to debunk three myths you've been told your whole life about acne.
MYTH ONE
Foods high in fat and sugar cause breakouts FALSE
These actually have no impact on acne since dietary fat has no relationship with the oil in the pores. We unconsciously relate chocolate, for example, to this problem, when in reality, consuming it causes our body to generate endorphins and a feeling of happiness and well-being. It is ideal to consume food in moderation to maintain overall health.
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MYTH TWO
Lack of skin hygiene is one of the main causes of acne FALSE
Skin cleansing also has no connection to acne breakouts, as they are caused by multiple reasons: excessive oil production, excess dead cells, or hormonal problems.
As you can see, these aren't related to cleansing at all. Over-cleansing irritates the skin and worsens acne, so please don't make this mistake and damage your skin.
MYTH THREE
Using makeup makes acne worse FALSE
The most important thing when using makeup is to never forget to remove it. Sleeping with makeup on encourages our pores to become clogged, causing acne. However, this is not a problem as long as we let our skin breathe at night. If we are going to use makeup, the ideal thing is to choose to use oil-free makeup whose label identifies it as non-comedogenic. As long as you follow these instructions, the makeup should not pose any danger to your skin.
Now that we have debunked the myths, let's talk about the factors that are likely to accentuate or trigger acne .
Stress is something to take into account, as although it doesn't cause acne, it can drastically worsen it. If you already suffer from it, practicing outdoor activities and meditating can help us lower our stress levels; our body and skin will thank us for it.
Another factor to pay attention to is the surfaces our skin comes into contact with, as these often harbor bacteria that clog our pores and end up causing acne breakouts. Cleaning our cell phones frequently and not lending them out are two good techniques that can help us counteract this factor.
Being women, another factor that causes these outbreaks are hormonal changes , which also become more pronounced with age , given that although acne can occur in people of all ages, it is more common in adolescents and young adults.
Today's advice is to understand that not everything we are told is true, that we must learn to love ourselves as we are.
If you struggle with acne, the recommendation is to see a dermatologist and follow their treatment to the letter, but don't let this stop you from being happy.
How many of these three myths you've been told your whole life did you believe before reading this article?
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