Chocolate causes acne
False. Eating pure chocolate does not cause acne or spots. It is the fat and the sugar that is added to chocolate that can cause spots in certain types of skin that are genetically prone to skin problems.
As chocolate has a high fat content, if it is directly applied to skin that is prone to acne, the pores can get blocked, which exacerbates the problem.
A bad diet can cause acne
True. Eating high fat content food will negatively affect people suffering from acne and will make it worse.
You can get rid of blackheads and comedones by squeezing them out in front of the mirror
False. Squeezing out blackheads and comedones could cause an infection if you don't do it properly. You can even scar your skin and this damage is difficult to repair later on.
Wearing makeup causes spots and pimples
True. We should know what type of skin we have and what type of cosmetics we should use. Some cosmetics are very greasy and these fatty deposits get into the pores, which then helps black heads to form. Our skin should always be cleansed properly after wearing cosmetics and makeup so that the pores are not blocked.
Acne is caused by bacteria
True. It's the P. Acnes bacteria that causes acne. People who suffer from acne usually have excessively oily skin. The excess of fatty deposits means that the dead cells stick to the skin, which then produce the famous blackheads and comedones (or whiteheads).
The sun makes acne better
False. The UV rays increase the number of spots and pimples produced, even more so if oily suntan creams and lotions are used.
Acne is hereditary
True. Acne is not passed down from one generation to another, it depends on the genetics of the skin type and how oily it is. Acne is more likely to appear during adolescence.
False. Eating pure chocolate does not cause acne or spots. It is the fat and the sugar that is added to chocolate that can cause spots in certain types of skin that are genetically prone to skin problems.
As chocolate has a high fat content, if it is directly applied to skin that is prone to acne, the pores can get blocked, which exacerbates the problem.
A bad diet can cause acne
True. Eating high fat content food will negatively affect people suffering from acne and will make it worse.
You can get rid of blackheads and comedones by squeezing them out in front of the mirror
False. Squeezing out blackheads and comedones could cause an infection if you don't do it properly. You can even scar your skin and this damage is difficult to repair later on.
Wearing makeup causes spots and pimples
True. We should know what type of skin we have and what type of cosmetics we should use. Some cosmetics are very greasy and these fatty deposits get into the pores, which then helps black heads to form. Our skin should always be cleansed properly after wearing cosmetics and makeup so that the pores are not blocked.
Acne is caused by bacteria
True. It's the P. Acnes bacteria that causes acne. People who suffer from acne usually have excessively oily skin. The excess of fatty deposits means that the dead cells stick to the skin, which then produce the famous blackheads and comedones (or whiteheads).
The sun makes acne better
False. The UV rays increase the number of spots and pimples produced, even more so if oily suntan creams and lotions are used.
Acne is hereditary
True. Acne is not passed down from one generation to another, it depends on the genetics of the skin type and how oily it is. Acne is more likely to appear during adolescence.