As soon as you are born, your skin begins the process of shedding dead cell skins and producing oil. As your hormone balance begins to change throughout your life, the process of shedding dead skin and producing oils is affected. This imbalance, along with a number of other factors, causes clogged pores and facial blemishes which make up acne breakouts. This article will clear up several myths related to causes of acne and provide several secrets on how to control and clean up acne breakouts.

Acne Myth: Acne is caused by dirt.

Acne Truth: Your skin continually gets dirty and cleans it self by constantly constantly shedding dead skin cells and producing oil to hydrate and nourish the skin. When your body's production of these two elements gets off balance is when acne begins to get produced.

Acne Myth: Certain Foods Cause Acne.

Acne Truth: Certain foods (such as chocolate) do not cause acne, but eating only unhealthy foods cause your body to not produce the correct amount of vitamins and minerals as if you would eat healthy food.

Acne Myth: Sun clears up acne

Acne Fact: Inititally sun will dry up acne breakouts, but in the long run it drys the skin of essential nutrients and oils, making your acne breakouts worse.

The Secret: Control and Prevent Acne

As of today, there are still no acne cures, with or without a prescription. The secret to controlling acne breakouts is daily acne care and prevention and early treatment, i.e. stopping the production of acne bacteria before they become visible facial blemishes. This also helps avoid the risk of permanent scars. Even after acne blemishes disappear, you must continue to use an effective acne treatment to prevent new acne blemishes from forming. Just like brushing your teeth helps prevent cavities, a daily acne care system helps prevent breakouts.

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