There are many myths and misconceptions about acne that can mislead a lot of people. Some of these are oldwives tale, some dating back to as far as centuries ago. But all of them are just that, myths and tales that bear no truth.

One particular myth is that acne is caused by poor cleaning habits. Though it’s true that not washing your face can cause irritation, frequent washing however, can cause more harm to your skin. It can strip your skin of needed oils and moisture, making it dry and prone to pimples and blemishes. So don’t be overzealous in cleaning your face, but don’t be neglectful too! It’s important that you clean your face but do it in a moderate way.

Another common myth about acne is that popping your pimples will make it go away faster. You want to know the real truth? Popping it will in a way make it seem less noticeable, but it can actually cause more irritation, as the bacteria will dig deeper into your skin and cause inflammation and even scarring. So you’re better off with not popping that acne if you don’t want ugly scars to mar your face.

A few more myths include: stress, greasy foods, even sex and masturbation, can cause acne and blemishes. All of these are untrue. There has never been any proof that these factors contribute to the production of acne. Stress and greasy foods aren’t causes of acne, but they can easily be factors that can worsen your pimples during breakouts and flare-ups.

There are many more misconceptions out there. The only key to proving those myths wrong is research, research, and more research! Only then will you prove what’s true from what’s not.