Popular Acne Myths

Myth: Chocolate and oily foods cause acne.
Reality: This is a very popular myth that has been around for decades, but there is still not evidence to support it. Allergens to milk may result in skin irritation without actually causing acne, so there is no concrete link for the average person.

Myth: Repeated face washing will get rid of acne.
Reality: This can actually cause do more harm than good since over-washing your face may lead to dry and irritated skin, resulting in glands doing extra work to try and create moisture.

Myth: Stress causes acne.
Reality: This is a highly debated issue with no solid answer. The truth is it depends on the person and how his/her hormones change as a result of stress. Since no two people are the same, stress may not cause acne for an entire family, only one or two members.

Myth: Getting a tan will make my acne go away.
Reality: Drying out your skin, which is what happens when you receive a lot of ultraviolet rays, can actually cause your acne to get worse over a long period of time. The reason being is that your skin drying out even more than it already is will only cause your glands to produce more oil via pours, which causes your skin to get dirtier.

Myth: You shouldn’t wear makeup or other cosmetic problems if you have acne.
Reality: Certain makeup and cosmetic products can damage your skin by drying it out even more and causing more acne to appear, but this is not the case if you make sure to use cosmetic products that do are non-comedogenic or non-acnegic. Do not assume that just because a cosmetic or skincare product is labeled as “organic” or “all-natural” doesn’t mean it’s non-comedogenic or non-acnegic. These products can still contain either and damage your skin even more.

Myth: There’s nothing you can do about acne but let it run its course.
Reality: There are plenty of things you can besides and this blog is full of great information. One of the things you can do to help your skin out is to use products that are designed for when you have acne. Certain over-the-counter products may not work depending on the severity of your acne and/or your genetics, but you still have plenty of other options including using the LexLi Acne Kit.