7 Acne Myths That Aren't True ...

Acne is annoying. We all know it. Unfortunately, we also know a few myths about it that can actually make your acne worse. According to Teen Vogue here are a few acne myths you should stop believing:

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Diet Has Nothing to do with Breakouts

Diet Has Nothing to do with Breakouts If you've been drinking too much dairy, it could be causing acne. “If a client is eating poorly, then breakouts and cysts will continue no matter what."

You Can Never Wash Your Face Too Much

You Can Never Wash Your Face Too Much You shouldn't actually wash your face more than twice per day. Only wash in the morning, and then wash off your makeup before you go to bed.

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You Should Put Toothpaste on a Pimple to Clear It up

You Should Put Toothpaste on a Pimple to Clear It up This can actually irritate your skin. There are other homemade remedies, like using apple cider vinegar, that'll do the trick instead.

If You Can’t Get to a Derm, Just Pop Your Pimples Yourself

If You Can’t Get to a Derm, Just Pop Your Pimples Yourself You're not actually meant to pop your pimples. They'll go away, eventually. Besides, it's better to have a smooth bump on your skin than a bleeding scab, don't you think?

You Should Lay out in the Sun to Clear up Your Acne

You Should Lay out in the Sun to Clear up Your Acne If you spend too much time under the sun, it will increase your chance of sun cancer. That's why you should

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It’s Impossible to Fade Acne Scarring

It’s Impossible to Fade Acne Scarring You can try wearing SPF. You can try "a product that has glycolic and lactic acid." Or you could try laser treatments and peels.

Exfoliate as Much as Possible

Exfoliate as Much as Possible Only exfoliate two or three times per week. You don't want to go overboard with it, just like you don't want to go overboard when washing your face.

What other acne myths have you been taught?

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@Thelma62913 It's different for everyone. Sometimes it's hormonal and diet can't change anything. Personally, once I started eating better, my face started clearing up a lot (at least the acne caused by my diet). Unfortunately, I also had a lot of hormonal acne that didn't go away until I started birth control (which doesn't always work for everyone)

I kinda dont agree with this article

Do NOT use any of these tips! They are all wrong

Hey guys apple cider vinegar is great for acne but only put it where you are breaking out or else u will smell gross lol

I've been seeing derms for years; diet has nothing to do with acne. It's a condition that needs to be treated by a professional.

Dairy will make some people's face break out. Yes your diet can contribute to acne! Who wrote this article????

"Sun cancer".... Lol, what??

That's why you should.... what?! You didn't finish the sentence!

@Allyfedor - the are myths.. She actually said what to do instead of that in the description below the picture. Smh😂

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