“Drying your skin helps your pimples disappear. » We've all heard this phrase before. But is it true or is it part of the preconceived ideas about acne? We tell you everything to sort out the truth from the fiction!
1 Acne only affects teenagersFake !Fake. Acne mainly affects adolescents, yes. But they are not the only ones to suffer from it: one in 4 people suffering from acne is in fact over 25 years old . Adult acne mainly affects women, generally due to hormonal issues . Result: some of them see their teenage acne continue while others, previously spared, discover for the first time the joys of acne in adulthood. |
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2 Acne is caused by poor hygieneFake !Well anchored in the collective imagination, the idea that acne is due to a lack of hygiene is obviously false. Acne is in fact due to excess sebum in our sebaceous glands . This can be explained by too much sebum production by our body or by the nature of our skin, which is too thick to allow the sebum to flow properly. |
2 Acne is caused by poor hygieneFake !Well anchored in the collective imagination, the idea that acne is due to a lack of hygiene is obviously false. Acne is in fact due to excess sebum in our sebaceous glands . This can be explained by too much sebum production by our body or by the nature of our skin, which is too thick to allow the sebum to flow properly. |
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3 To get rid of your acne, you have to dry your skinFake !Drying out your skin is the best way to make your acne get worse . Indeed, when you dry out your skin with abrasive products and grainy scrubs, it feels attacked. And when faced with aggression, what does our skin do? It secretes more sebum to protect itself. Result : acne gets worse, small pimples and blackheads multiply on our face. |
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4 You can't use anti-blemish products when you have sensitive skinFake !As long as you choose the right products! Opt for sanitizing products formulated for sensitive skin, fragrance-free , 100% hypoallergenic, alcohol-free and dye-free. Turn to products composed of active ingredients that fight acne (like zinc for example), but that are respectful of your sensitive skin. |
4 You can't use anti-blemish products when you have sensitive skinFake !As long as you choose the right products! Opt for sanitizing products formulated for sensitive skin, fragrance-free , 100% hypoallergenic, alcohol-free and dye-free. Turn to products composed of active ingredients that fight acne (like zinc for example), but that are respectful of your sensitive skin. |
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5 Our lifestyle affects our acneFake !TRUE. An unbalanced pace of life (Stress, fatigue, diet, tobacco, alcohol, etc.) as well as pollution have direct consequences on the quality of your skin and your acne. These factors are known to cause excess sebum, dull complexion and encourage the appearance of imperfections. So closely monitor your habits and adopt treatments rich in anti-oxidants to defend your skin from external aggressions. All with fine and light textures to protect it without weighing it down. |
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