Myths and Facts about acne

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Myths and Facts about acne
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• One of the most dreaded things in a girls life
  is the breakout of acne or a pimple. Apart from
  looking unsightly sometimes they may even leave
  scars or black spots if not treated properly.
  Here are some of the myths that are associated
  with acne and the real facts about them.
• Washing the face frequently decreases the chances
  of getting acne- The truth is that too much
  exfoliating can actually exacerbate skin
  problems. Too much washing and cleansing dries
  and irritates the skin, making the skin more acne
  prone.
• Only teenagers get acne- Most people think that
  they will grow out of acne after they pass the
  teenage years as it is only a hormonal problem.
  But the truth is even adults suffer from acne.
  Women particularly suffer from acne around their
  periods due to increase in estrogen levels.
• Eating chocolates cause acne- Any food containing
  a lot of sugar increases the blood cortisol
  levels and increases chances of acne. So the
  problem isnt the cocoa but the sugar. Eating
  dark chocolates will not cause any problem.
• Toothpaste can heal acne- Many people apply
  toothpaste over acne or a pimple which does dry
  it out. But toothpaste are not suitable for skin
  and therefore may cause irritation and rashes.
• Popping the pimple will heal it faster- It is
  actually very bad because it causes trauma to the
  skin and may lead to inflammation and infection.
• Food habits have nothing to do with acne- Those
  who eat more sugary foods, processed foods, and
  dairy products are more prone to getting acne and
  pimples.

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• Home remedies for acne
• Some of the home remedies that can be tried to
  get rid of acne and pimples are as follows
• Take a zinc supplement- Zinc is a very important
  factor for cell growth and immune function. It
  reduces the chances of getting acne considerably
• Apply Apple cider vinegar-It should be diluted
  with water as applying concentrated apple cider
  vinegar may cause burns and irritation on the
  skin.
• Apply tea tree oil- It is an essential oil and
  known to have anti-bacterial and
  anti-inflammatory properties. It should also be
  diluted before use.
• Apply Honey- Honey also possesses antibacterial
  properties and can help in the treatment of acne.
• So these are some of the natural methods for the
  pimple treatment. You can try these and get clear
  and blemish free skin.