Most of the times when we think of acne, we think that this problem is predominantly adolescent. This makes sense, since the vast majority (about 90%) of adolescents do suffer from acne, and many of them are solely due to adolescence. But acne also common among adults. About half of adult women and a quarter of adult men develop acne at some time. The psychological, social and physical negative effects of acne in adults can be a serious problem. For example, as skin loses collagen with age, it becomes increasingly difficult for it to regain its shape after tissue damage. This means that acne in adults is more likely to lead to permanent scars.
Debunking acne myths
Find out how true the most common beliefs about acne are.
Myth 1: Acne is caused by dirt.
Fact: You don’t have to endlessly wash your skin with soap and water to clean up blackheads, it won’t help. On the contrary, washing your face too often can have the opposite effect. Why? Because harsh rubbing can irritate the skin, and scrubbing off sebum can generate even more oil, both of which will only make your acne worse.
Council: Use a mild soap-free cleanser twice a day to gently remove sebum, dirt and dead skin cells.
Myth 2: Acne is caused by eating foods like sweets and fries.
Fact: In almost all cases, acne is not caused by what you eat. It takes about three weeks for a pimple to appear, and if a pimple appears the day after you’ve eaten a large amount of chocolate, then there is no connection between the first and the second!
Council: There are many good reasons to follow a healthy diet, but unfortunately, it is not the way to get rid of acne.
Myth 3: Acne only occurs in adolescents.
Fact: Actually, 90% of adolescents do develop acne, but also 50% of adult women and 25% of men also suffer from it at certain times, sometimes this period lasts up to 20 years.
Council: Every person has a genetic factor and hormones as a catalyst for the appearance of acne. In adults, stress can cause hormonal imbalance, which in turn can lead to acne. A good stay can be really rewarding!
Myth 4: Exposure to sunlight can help get rid of acne..
Fact: Actually, exposure to sunlight only makes acne worse. This conventional wisdom may be due to the fact that tanning can hide some red spots, but a lot of sunlight promotes increased death of skin cells, and this is an important factor in increasing the likelihood of acne.
Council: Many tanning products can also worsen acne because they can clog pores. Look for non-greasy tanning products labeled “non-acne prone,” meaning that the product does not clog pores.
Myth 5: Acne can be cured.
Fact: Acne cannot be permanently cured, either with prescription drugs or over-the-counter products. However, acne can be eliminated and controlled with supportive therapy using proven anti-acne medications.
Council: Acne is a chronic genetic and hormonal condition that can last for years or even decades. With daily supportive care, those who have suffered from acne will get the same skin as people who have never had acne.
How to be treated?
With the right combination of drugs, acne sufferers will have clear and healthy skin – just like those without acne. The secret lies in choosing the right combination of drugs and skin care products that are effective for you.
Excessive harshness, high cost, and ineffectiveness of prescription drugs for “spot treatment” pushed two dermatologists – graduates of Stanford to create a remedy Proactiv… Their goal was to eliminate the very cause of acne with an effective, gentle and easy-to-use product that can be used at home. In June 2011, an American company «Guthy Renker»operating in 65 countries of the world, introduced a cosmetic product to the Russian market Proactive Solutionthat protects against bacteria, fights acne and blackheads, is non-antibiotic and non-addictive. This tool makes it possible to maintain healthy skin and does not require much time: only 2 minutes in the morning and 2 minutes in the evening, which is especially important in the fast pace of life. By the way, among consumers and admirers of the product Proactiv Solution – many celebrities (Katy Perry, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Justin Bieber and many others). How it works in detail Proactive Solution, can be found on the website