Top 5: Myths about Acne

1. Acne is a teen thing.

   Sometimes this is true and sometimes it’s not. People can develope acne in their 20’s and 30’s.

2. Acne = Dirty

   Acne is a complex skin disorder and does not depend on ‘dirty” skin. Erasing this stigma from your self-image can make a difference in how you feel and open you up to finding real solutions.

3. Scrubbing your face harder will fix acne.

   Acne is not caused by dirt, so you are not going to be able to srub it away. Scrubbing to hard can actually aggravate your skin condition and its possible to get worse or inflammed. Look for a cleanser with benzoyl peroxide, salicyclic acid, and/or sulfur compounds - these ingredients can help heal your skin.

4. Pop Your Pimples

   When you pop or pick at your face, the surrounding issue can get contaminated with gunk or inflammatory properties - scars can then develop. Its hard to do, but leaving pimples alone & working with a skin care professional ends up better long term plan.

5. Tanning can cure your acne.

   You can hide some ance with a tan, but the risk really outweighs the rewards. You are opening yourself up to other issues (like premature aging, skin cancer, and dried out skin).

If you would like to talk to a professional skin care expert, please call us today: 480-892-7715 or visit our location in Mesa, Arizona (on Gilbert Rd. & Baseline Rd.) We would love to find the right options for your unique skin and lifestyle.