Pimple Marks

When it comes to getting rid of acne, it seems that everyone thinks they’re a Skin Care expert. I can’t think of an area of life where I’ve heard more myths about removing acne and clearing up your skin.

After doing some research and really trying to find the causes of Acne Pimples and pimple marks, I have boiled down the myths that irk me the most. This isn’t your standard rehashed Acne Treatment junk you see on most websites. This is all based on science…read on.

1. Acne is caused by Oily Skin

- Oily skin does not cause those nasty face pimples you keep getting. In fact, it really has nothing to do with acne. What does cause the acne on your face, and your body, is the bacteria on your skin. It is the growth of bacteria that causes your immune system to attack and in turn, causes a whitehead to appear.

2. Dermatologist prescribed acne creams and prescriptions are safe

- All of these miracle pimple remedy drugs that get touted by dermatologists are doing some real damage to your skin and health. Some products could dry out or irritate your skin, increasing the redness of pimples. The pills that are prescribed to kill the acne causing bacteria on your skin actually kill all of the good bacteria in your intestinal tract, which could lead to severe problems down the road.

3. There is no direct relationship between diet and acne breakouts

- When it comes to getting rid of pimples, this myth couldn’t be farther from the truth. But instead of taking this at face value, let’s dig a little deeper. Your immune system is in charge of killing bacteria and viruses. And not just the ones that give you a runny nose, but the ones that give you acne pimples. Now when you eat sugary foods loaded with chemicals and starchy carbs, you suppress your immune system. This in turn reduces your body’s ability to fight the acne bacteria. Thus, leading to more blackheads and whiteheads.

The Bottom Line

Treatment for pimples is simple. Don’t let your skin dry out. Quit taking those nasty dermatologist prescribed acne creams and pills. And finally, stay away from the sugar and refined carbs.  Just these three things may not cure your acne pimples, but they will go along way in helping to get clearer skin.