MenScience gives the inside scoop on myths and facts about men’s acne and acne treatments. How much do you really know about breakouts? Take our quiz and see for yourself!
1. Popping acne pimples makes them go away faster.
• True • False
2. You should wash your face several times a day if you have acne.
• True • False
3. Eating greasy or oily foods causes acne.
• True • False
4. Tanning clears up acne in men’s skin.
• True • False
5. Where you work can affect your skin and cause acne.
• True • False
6. Benzoyl Peroxide is the most effective ingredient for acne treatment.
• True • False
7. Glycolic and Salicylic Acids are effective against acne.
• True • False
8. If an acne medication causes your skin to get worse, you should stop using the acne product.
• True • False
9. It takes 28 days for new cells to appear on the surface of men’s skin.
• True • False
10. Acne-prone men should use noncomedogenic products.
• True • False
11. Perspiration cleanses skin.
• True • False
12. Teenagers (not real men) get acne.
• True • False
13. Only men with oily skin get acne.
• True • False
14. Acne is caused by bacteria.
• True • False
15. Using a face scrub can control acne.
• True • False
16. Acne is no big deal.
• True • False
ANSWER KEY: 1. FALSE: Popping pimples may seem to reduce their size, but it can actually aggravate blemishes by spreading bacteria, causing them to take longer to heal. Not only that, but popping or picking at pimples causes scars and dark spots to form.
2. FALSE: It’s important to have a clean face, but washing your face with force several times a day can cause your skin to produce more oil to make up for the moisture being washed away. Not to mention skin will become red and irritated. Your best bet is to wash once or twice a day with a gentle liquid cleanser that contains Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree extract.
3. FALSE: Pizza, chocolate and junk food have long been labeled “acne magnets,” but there’s very little scientific evidence to back up this claim. However, men should aim to eat a balanced diet full of vitamins from fruits and vegetables, and drink a lot of water for overall well-being.
4. FALSE: When you tan, dead cells build up on your skin’s surface. This can often cause your pores to look tighter and the surface to look smoother. Tanning also masks redness caused by acne. However, once the tan disappears, you’ll be left with greater outbreaks and darker acne scars and marks. Protect skin exposed to direct sunlight by regularly applying sunscreen (especially if using a treatment containing Benzoyl Peroxide).
5. TRUE: Men who work in places that put them in constant contact with grease and oil (restaurants and garages, for example) may find themselves breaking out more because oil creates an ideal environment for bacteria to reproduce. Although there’s no simple way to rectify this, they should clean skin gently at least twice a day and try to keep their hands from their faces at all times.
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