The Acne Journal
11 Acne Myths Debunked you must know
1. Myth: Washing Your Face Often Prevents Breakouts
Fact: Washing your face several times a day will not do anything to keep you from breaking out. In most cases, it will only serve to irritate and dehydrate your skin. Acne starts deep within the pore--dead skin cells pile up faster than normal and get caught inside the pore causing a “microcomedone” (the beginning of an acne lesion) to form. You need products that penetrate inside the pore to prevent acne from forming in the...
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Author
Rebecca Meyers
Acne Specialist
Rebecca is a Certified Acne Specialist and founder of Elements Skin Care & Acne Clinic in Anchorage, Alaska and the Clear Skin Home Program. Since 2006, she has specialized in helping others regain their confidence through her acne coaching programs. In 2018, Rebecca was awarded Face Reality's Acne Specialist of the Year, and in 2019 was awarded Acne Specialist of the Year Runner-Up for her results achieved with with long-distance clients.
