An essential part of eliminating acne is recognizing its' root cause. However, recognizing what doesn't cause acne can be just as important. Over the years, a number of acne related myths have been passed down about what causes it and the result has been many incorrect ideas and perceptions.

This brief article covers a few of those perceptions and myths and it will attempt to dispel the misconceptions associated with those myths.

A common myth by many is that getting a tan will help clear up acne. Although it's true that for many the tan helps cover the redness associated with acne but it does not and will not clear up your acne. Not only does tanning not eliminate acne but if you over do it you have now added the additional problems and risks associated with excessive exposure to the sun or tanning beds. Over indulgence may do more harm than good so be careful.

Another myth is the belief that eating chocolate, fried or greasy foods causes acne outbreaks. However, a number of scientific studies have shown that there is absolutely no connection between one's diet and acne.

If you want to reduce the number of breakouts then you have to wash your face more. I'm sure you've heard that before but believe it or not, this is also nothing more than a myth. Sure, washing your face removes excessive oil, dirt and dry skin but washing your face too often can remove many of the essential oils and can result in your skin becoming overly irritated and dry.

While this doesn't cause acne, the over irritation does keep the skin from properly healing. On the other hand, if you simply use common sense in how much you wash your face, you will allow your body's natural oils to work and keep the dead skin and dirt from clogging your pores and contributing to your acne problems.

Another common misperception is that if you pop your pimples they will clear up and go away more quickly. This does sound like a good idea and while it does make the pimple less noticeable. All too often, popping a pimple pushes the bacteria deeper into the skin and makes the surrounding area irritated and red and can actually result in a longer healing process. Pimple popping devices, such as blackhead extractors, can also cause problems because they can cause scars to form.

If you want flawless skin you shouldn't wear makeup and you should greatly reduce how often you shave. However, this is simply another one of those myths. If you have an acne problem, it's okay to use products that are nonacnegenic or noncomedogenic, which simply means that they don't clog pores or cause breakouts. In addition, some concealers now have benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid and therefore, they can help fight acne.

There are many other misperceptions and myths associated with acne and what causes it but it's important to understand what is causing your acne before you will be able to successful treat it. As a result, you may want to consult a dermatologist if you feel your acne requires medical attention.

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