Break out myths busted!
Myth: Dirt causes you to break out.
Truth: Mud and dust do not cause breakouts; excess oil does. Cleansers can help mop up grease from skin.
Myth: The sun clears acne.
Truth: The sun may temporarily dry up pimples, but it actually messes with healthy skin cells, which can leave you with a slew of zits just a day or two after exposure.
Myth: Too much chocolate and greasy food gives you zits.
Truth: No food causes pimples, with the exception of shellfish, which is high in the chemical iodine.
Myth: Marks left by pimples will never go away.
Truth: Spots usually fade in a year. If they dont ask a derm. About peels that can smooth skin.
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