Annoyed by Acne? Simple Tips to Embrace Your Skin
Is acne affecting your self-confidence? Fumble’s here with tips on overcoming the acne struggle
Lots of children, teenagers and even adults experience acne – which may seem hard to believe in a world where every photo seems to be airbrushed. Those photos of people with flawless skin may make you feel insecure, but don’t worry you’re not alone in the acne journey.
Here’s a few suggestions on how to reduce acne, bust those acne myths, but most of all how to love your acne.
Top Tips to reduce acne
- Wash your face once or twice a day with mild soap – don’t over wash as this may aggravate your skin!
- Use creams that contain benzoyl peroxide.
- Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.
- Resist the temptation to pop that spot!
You may find you still get acne, no matter what you do. This really sucks, but remember it’s completely normal and should improve over time. If it’s really severe you can see your GP for other treatment options.
Myth busters
“Acne is genetic” — FACT
- You’re more likely to have acne if your parents had it. So changing your skin cleaning regime, or eating less chocolate is unlikely to reduce your acne.
“Acne is caused by poor hygiene” — MYTH
- Most of the causes of acne occur under your skin, so fiercely scrubbing your face won’t make a difference, it may actually make it worse.
“Acne is caused by an unhealthy diet — MYTH
- Research shows that eating unhealthy foods and drinks does not contribute to acne. So don’t feel bad about indulging in that occasional chocolate bar.
“Squeezing spots is the best way to get rid of spots — MYTH
- This is a no no. It can lead to scarring or may make the spots worse.
“Acne is infectious — MYTH
- It can’t be spread from person to person.
“Acne is more common in women than men” — FACT
- More women than men experience acne. Research suggests that it may be due to changing hormone levels. Your acne may worsen before your period, during pregnancy, or you may suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome.
Love your acne
Recently, young teens have been owning their acne by posting photos of their bare skin on instagram. And they look fabulous. Don’t let your acne control your life. You are more than your acne. So embrace your beautiful self, acne and all!