{"id":26,"date":"2019-03-04T20:51:30","date_gmt":"2019-03-04T20:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=26"},"modified":"2024-09-04T20:47:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T20:47:31","slug":"the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Acne Myth Buster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some pretty hearty myths out there that seem to survive scientific evidence that proves them wrong. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/doctors-notes\/rodan-fields-multi-med-therapy-approach\/\">As dermatologists and acne experts, the Doctors<\/a> believe in knowing the facts so you can address your skin concerns effectively. Acne can be very upsetting for the person who is getting it, it can give them self esteem issues and make them have a lot of anxiety. If acne is seriously taking control of your life, there are dermatologists that can help you and take a closer look specifically as to why you\u2019re <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/pro-tips\/why-am-i-breaking-out-6-unexpected-reasons-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\">getting these breakouts<\/a>, dermatologists might be able to help you for a variety of skin conditions, it could be a step in the right direction to making you feel that bit more confident! But for now, we\u2019re here to put these myths to rest once and for all:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_1_THE_SUN_IS_GOOD_FOR_YOUR_ACNE\" >MYTH #1: THE SUN IS GOOD FOR YOUR ACNE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_2_SUNSCREEN_CAUSES_ACNE\" >MYTH #2: SUNSCREEN CAUSES ACNE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_3_IF_YOU_HAVE_ACNE_YOU_CANT_USE_MOISTURIZER\" >MYTH #3: IF YOU HAVE ACNE, YOU CAN\u2019T USE MOISTURIZER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_4_ATTACKING_ACNE_BY_STRIPPING_OIL_FROM_YOUR_SKIN_AND_SCRUBBING_IT_SENSELESS_IS_A_GOOD_IDEA\" >MYTH #4: ATTACKING ACNE BY STRIPPING OIL FROM YOUR SKIN AND SCRUBBING IT SENSELESS IS A GOOD IDEA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_5_SPOT_TREATMENTS_ARE_THE_BEST_WAY_TO_TREAT_ACNE\" >MYTH #5: SPOT TREATMENTS ARE THE BEST WAY TO TREAT ACNE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_6_ACNE_IS_CAUSED_BY_EATING_GREASY_FOODS_CHOCOLATE_OR_CAFFEINE\" >MYTH #6: ACNE IS CAUSED BY EATING GREASY FOODS, CHOCOLATE OR CAFFEINE<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_7_ACNE_CAN_BE_CURED\" >MYTH #7: ACNE CAN BE CURED<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_8_ACNE_IS_YOUR_FAULT\" >MYTH #8: ACNE IS YOUR FAULT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/the-ultimate-acne-myth-buster\/#MYTH_9_GLASS_CLEANER_AND_TOOTHPASTE_GET_RID_OF_PIMPLES\" >MYTH #9: GLASS CLEANER AND TOOTHPASTE GET RID OF PIMPLES<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_1_THE_SUN_IS_GOOD_FOR_YOUR_ACNE\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #1: THE SUN IS GOOD FOR YOUR ACNE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!! First of all \u2014 and we\u2019re hoping this isn\u2019t news to you \u2014 there is no such thing as a healthy tan! Sun exposure damages skin and what you see as a \u201ctan\u201d is the body\u2019s reaction to this injury. Sometimes people with acne think the sun will dry out their blemishes. Unfortunately, sun exposure aggravates acne. Small amounts of sun exposure may appear to help your acne at first, as the blue band of visible light helps to sterilize acne bacteria. But sun exposure eventually leads to shedding dead skin cells which clogs pores, a crucial step in the acne cycle. And in some instances, sun exposure leads to post-acne dark marks. The UNBLEMISH Regimen includes a sunscreen as the final step to protect skin from sun\u2019s rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_2_SUNSCREEN_CAUSES_ACNE\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #2: SUNSCREEN CAUSES ACNE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!! We recommend a noncomedogenic sunscreen, which won\u2019t clog pores. In fact, it\u2019s important to protect all skin, including acne-prone skin, from the sun. See Myth #1 above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_3_IF_YOU_HAVE_ACNE_YOU_CANT_USE_MOISTURIZER\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #3: IF YOU HAVE ACNE, YOU CAN\u2019T USE MOISTURIZER<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!! There are plenty of people who have both dry skin and acne, and moisturizer helps skin feel more comfortable. Just make sure you\u2019re using a noncomedogenic moisturizer, or hydrating serum like Active Hydration Serum. In fact, both SPOTLESS and UNBLEMISH Regimen users can add in Active Hydration Serum to hydrate skin and prevent dryness. Moisturizing can actually help reduce shine, as oil production can be the result of too-dry skin overcompensating with oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_4_ATTACKING_ACNE_BY_STRIPPING_OIL_FROM_YOUR_SKIN_AND_SCRUBBING_IT_SENSELESS_IS_A_GOOD_IDEA\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #4: ATTACKING ACNE BY STRIPPING OIL FROM YOUR SKIN AND SCRUBBING IT SENSELESS IS A GOOD IDEA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!! Drying the skin\u2019s surface with ingredients like rubbing alcohol leaves the skin parched and irritated, with greater susceptibility to infection. And be wary of harsh scrubs containing things like apricot pits. They can tear your skin, in which case your acne may take longer to heal and leave behind scars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_5_SPOT_TREATMENTS_ARE_THE_BEST_WAY_TO_TREAT_ACNE\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #5: SPOT TREATMENTS ARE THE BEST WAY TO TREAT ACNE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!! Spot treatments may help dry up a new pimple, but that pimple started forming weeks before you were aware of its existence! That\u2019s why we manage the entire acne cycle with a full-face approach. And our SPOTLESS and UNBLEMISH Regimens are based on the fact that acne is treated most effectively through prevention, not spot by spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_6_ACNE_IS_CAUSED_BY_EATING_GREASY_FOODS_CHOCOLATE_OR_CAFFEINE\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #6: ACNE IS CAUSED BY EATING GREASY FOODS, CHOCOLATE OR CAFFEINE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!! Medical studies have found that diet \u2014 including chocolate, pizza, potato chips and French fries \u2014 rarely affects acne. Of course, we\u2019re not suggesting you rush out to binge on any of those foods, they\u2019re bad for you for a host of reasons, acne just isn\u2019t one of them. There is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dermatologytimes.com\/view\/low-glycemic-diet-has-potential-reduce-acne-study-suggests\">some research<\/a>\u00a0that links a high glycemic diet \u2014 processed foods and simple sugars like breads \u2014 to breakouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_7_ACNE_CAN_BE_CURED\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #7: ACNE CAN BE CURED<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!!&nbsp; There is no cure for acne. But like other skin conditions, you can help prevent and control mild to moderate acne blemishes. Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/shop\/spotless\/products?utm_source=skincare-source\">SPOTLESS<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/shop\/product\/unrj001?utm_source=skincare-source\">UNBLEMISH<\/a>&nbsp;Regimens work with each step of the acne cycle to deal with the specific cause of blemishes. You just have to use the Regimens consistently to keep acne in check. Eventually you may use these less frequently or switch to another Regimen such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/shop\/product\/aarg001?utm_source=skincare-source\">REDEFINE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_8_ACNE_IS_YOUR_FAULT\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #8: ACNE IS YOUR FAULT<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!! This is perhaps the most damaging myth because it exacerbates the feelings of shame or embarrassment that often accompany acne. The Doctors always say that acne is not \u2014 and never will be \u2014 your fault. It\u2019s caused by a combination of factors including genetics, hormones, bacteria, clogged pores, stress, medications, irritation, even traveling. Many of these factors you cannot control. What you can control is how you manage your skin condition on a day-to-day basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MYTH_9_GLASS_CLEANER_AND_TOOTHPASTE_GET_RID_OF_PIMPLES\"><\/span><strong>MYTH #9: GLASS CLEANER AND TOOTHPASTE GET RID OF PIMPLES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FALSE!! We\u2019re not sure where this myth originated, but it really doesn\u2019t matter because it\u2019s not true! Household cleaners are harsh and toothpaste is, well, for your teeth. Neither should ever be used on your skin. In fact, both can irritate skin. We recommend using only clinically tested ingredients such as Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid to effectively address your acne, and they should be used with a full-face approach that prevents blemishes from forming in the first place, not spot treatments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are some pretty hearty myths out there that seem to survive scientific evidence that proves them wrong. As dermatologists and acne experts, the Doctors believe in knowing the facts so you can address your skin concerns effectively. 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