Try asking for people's advice regarding your acne and chances are, they would tell you that it is due to your poor hygiene, poor diet or that you are in love.

However, skin experts are actually dismissing those as nothing but myths. The best way to cope with your acne problem is to educate yourself and it is with this purpose that we decided to list here the common acne myths that people often encounter.

1. Acne is not a caused by poor hygiene. Many people believe that acne is caused by poor hygiene; therefore they tend to over-wash their skin. However, washing too frequently and too aggressively can strip the skin of its natural lipids, damaging the skin's natural barrier function. In response, the follicle will produce excess sebum and possibly additional breakouts. So unless you get yourself dirty on a regular basis (like a mechanic, perhaps), do not over-wash your face.

2. Acne is caused by certain foods. The common misconception is that eating junk food will lead to or worsen an acne condition. Scientific studies have shown that diet has little to no effect on acne. This varies depending on the person. While eating a healthy and balanced diet is encouraged for our health, there is really no scientific evidence that connects certain foods to acne. If you are one of those who are affected by certain foods, it is always wise to avoid them.

3. You can outgrow your acne. It is much more sensible to treat your acne immediately to avoid emotional stress and permanent scarring.

4. Acne is just a little problem, no need to overreact. It is embarrassing to have acne, and this can affect our confidence and esteem. It may even affect our social relationships and job performance.

5. Acne is just a cosmetic disease. Heavy and oily makeup may contribute to acne build up. However, cosmetics labeled non-comedogenic or non-acnegenic might actually contain benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid that may help to fight acne.

6. Stress can cause acne. While stress may actually produce hormones that can aggravate acne, normal everyday stress does not really trigger acne.

7. Getting a tan would clear up acne. While sun exposure may dry out existing acne, it will not prevent new comedones from forming. It can also over dry the skin thus sebaceous glands will produce more oil that will ultimately worsen your condition. It will also increase your risk of skin cancer and wrinkles.

So there, the next time somebody tells you one of those things, gracefully correct them and share what you know. Remember, knowledge is power.

Treatment Recommendation in the form of a product called ClearPores

Hello, my name is Lisa. I’ve been suffering from acne since my teen years and it’s always been a curse on my life. People used to stare at me wherever I went and it was absolutely awful. Many people have no idea what it is like to be stared at. To have others look at you like you are a freak or some kind of cheap entertainment. In school I was the object of so many jokes and pranks I really can’t remember how many times I left school in tears. Acne made me lose my self esteem and confidence. I was staying in my room most of the time and I was even afraid to go shopping with my family.

I spent many mornings crying in front of the mirror and wishing that acne would suddenly go away. My parents have always been kind and supportive, but that just wasn’t enough. No amount of kindness from my parents’ part could make people stop staring at me in the street. It got so bad that I lost interest in school and sunk into depression. I had also tried a lot of remedies and cures for acne hoping that one of them might work and rid me of acne once and for all. When all the cures had failed, I felt that I was caught in a nightmare from which there is no escape. I felt I was doomed to be the “girl with a bad case of acne” for the rest of my life.

By the time I found ClearPores I had no hope left. I was sure that there can be no cure for my acne and that I would be stuck with it forever. When I first went through the ClearPores website I thought: “Yeah, right, just another company promising the moon. Been there, done that”. It was my mother who insisted that I should try this anti-acne system and I thought I might as well do it. I guess I was ready to try anything at that time. Imagine my surprise when I realized that ClearPores was actually working and that my skin was getting clearer everyday. I was amazed to find that an anti-acne system I didn’t trust to do anything more than empty my pocket was actually working.

It’s been six months since I used ClearPores for the first time and I really can’t believe how good my skin looks. Most of the pimples are gone thanks to the deep washes and herbal supplement. And the protective cream is keeping my skin free of new pimples at all times. ClearPores is like a dream come true and now I can get out of the house whenever I want because people don’t stare anymore. I’ve never been so happy and full of energy in my life. Everybody who’s suffering from acne should try ClearPores.

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ClearPores Acne Treatment 

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