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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Myths About Acne

who does not have a pimple on his cheek, of course almost everyone would have a pimple, it will be many questions that arise even myth what menyebabka acne itself
Let us begin

1. Acne is caused by dust.
Acne appears due to the pores clogged by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells.

2. Eating chocolate and fried foods can cause acne.
To date, no research that could find a relationship between acne with any food. During consumed in moderation, food will not affect acne.

3. Acne can be overcome by frequently washing the face.
Wash your face with soap or gentle cleanser, a maximum of 3 times a day. Washing your face too often can cause skin irritation, and stimulates the skin to produce more oil, so that the acne even more inflamed.

4. Toothpaste helps cure acne.
Toothpaste does not contain anything that can cure acne. Look for medications that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.

5. Squeeze pimples rid acne is the fastest way.
With squeezed and forced to break, the bacteria that causes acne it will easily spread to other parts. Moreover, if the hands are used to squeeze pimples are not sterile. As a result, not only the acne worse, but will also leave scars on the skin of the face.

6. Sunlight helps to cure acne.
Sun exposure can cause irritation that make acne worse.

7. Acne only appears on the skin of teenagers.
At the age of adolescence, hormones in the body undergo much change. Therefore, acne is more frequent in adolescents. But acne is not just influenced by hormones, but also by personal hygiene, diet, pollution, stress, and genetic factors, so that children and parents could still break out.

adapted from : apabae.co.cc