The Myths of Acne - Let the Truth Be Told
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Does chocolate cause acne?
No way! Eating chocolate does NOT cause acne. The only way chocolate could cause acne would be if you rubbed it all over your skin until it literally clogged your pores! Yuk. There are no documented or scientific studies linking breakouts to chocolate.
Do fried foods cause acne?
Fried foods have NOT shown to be related to the causes of acne. In fact, there aren't any specific foods that cause acne. Of course, skin health is directly related to a well balanced diet, adequate rest and general personal cleanliness.
Does stress cause acne?
Stress is not technically one of the causes of acne. But, stress does stimulate our body enzyme and immune systems to cause a stimulation of the oil glands. It has been proven that lowering stress levels certainly can help to decrease oil production, and thus decrease the symptoms of acne.
Will sun exposure help get rid of my acne?
There has always been the old myth that "sunning" your skin will clear up your breakouts but actually the opposite is true. Dr. James Beckman, the creator of Reversion, says " sunlight itself can cause an increased production of skin oils which may actually make acne worse". And don't forget the sunscreen!
Is acne contagious?
Acne is a skin condition and certainly is not contagious to your friends or family or any other person. However, if you pick or squeeze an acne lesion with your fingernails and then scratch another area, you can contaminate a non-infected "pore" with bacteria-infected material and cause a new lesion to arise. Using the general principles of washing both hands and face on a regular basis and not picking at acne lesions will help you prevent breakouts.
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