In order to fully understand how to find the right acne treatment, one will need to understand what the causes of acne are. I have came up with a list of things that cause acne to form. Below, I am going to give you 13 things that cause acne. If you have acne, then this blog may be worth your time…
13. Chocolate and Junk Food
First of all, one of the things that cause acne is chocolate and junk foods. Greasy foods also cause acne. I believe this is true, because every time my friend ate chocolate, her face broke out the next day. For some, this may not happen, but there are still others out there that have shown just how true this is.
12. Bad Hygiene
Bad hygiene can also cause acne. You need to learn how to take care of your body by washing it and do it regularly. By doing this, you will have beautiful, radiant skin. Of course, I believe bad hygiene would cause acne. What about you?
11. Washing Your Face Too Often
Washing your face too much could also cause an individual to have acne. When I was a teenager, I thought washing my face every time I turned around would fight off acne, but I was wrong.
10. Dirty Hair
When one does not wash their hair often, this could also cause acne to form. If you are dealing with acne and you do not wash your hair often, then try washing and conditioning your hair every day. Also, pay attention to the products that you are putting in your hair. Certain products can cause acne to form. I believe you should wash your hair often and make sure you wash all of the shampoo and conditioner out.
9. Scrubbing Too Hard
When you wash your face, if you scrub it too hard, then this could cause acne to form. Tone it down a bit and do not scrub so hard. Many are under the impression that the harder the scrub, the more likely they are to get rid of their acne, but this is certainly not true. In fact, when you scrub your face, you are only making it worse. Again, I used to believe the harder you scrubbed your face, the more you would get rid of your pimples.
8. Picking
In order to get rid of acne, many pick and squeeze at the pimples. This can send those skin infections deeper into your skin, which can cause scars to form. I am a firm believer in not picking or squeezing pimples, no matter where they are or how much they are bothering you.
7. Genes
Hereditary factors are also known for causing those acne breakouts. This would go with the fact that some causes of acne cannot be avoided. Acne is something that can be inherited and it can become so serious that it causes Cystic acne. I have seen many that inherit acne from their parents or grandparents.
Melanie, I agree that genes are a big contributing factor to acne.
Some people care so much about their skin and still end up with acne, and other do not do enough and have the nicest skin.
I know, it’s not fair, but who said life was fair…..??
Suburbangrandma,
Life IS unfair. My dad’s always had flawless skin and my mum’s the opposite. So guess who’s skin type I ended up with? My mom ofcourse! I’m 23 (almost 24 now) and I still have breakouts. Ugh!
Great list!
I used to have TERRIBLE acne but now that I’m near the adult age (17 hehe) my face has started to clear up.
I only break when I’m on my period, I left my makeup on too long or I’ve eaten something that’s bad for me.
Bad luck if acne runs in your family! Good thing there’s many treatments on the market for them
Im 19 and only started gettin acne last year..
yeah I had quite few spots now and then growing up but its just horrible..
Well its not as bad as it was.. and its only on my right cheek :S
I just have purple marks :S Bare escentuals has great coverage for that though but still :(
It is horrible depressing ontop of other things like college work etc just add to the stress and I believe stress causes it too :((
Hi Melanie! Good advices to keep in mind, although I don’t have acne problem but I hate cause I have an oily skin and it’s also very problematic :)
Hormonal Changes can causes Achne. It’s the most heard problem of teenagers. I beilieve like you Mel, not to pick on achne. The more you pick the more they come out :S
And alot of stress can effect your hormones to changed so achne comes out. For me sea water and birth controles are what helps those pimples that some times comes out!
Xannnyyy,
I can’t help but pick on my zits! I know I’m going to make it worse but that doesn’t stop me. I’m terrible! :(
I know you probably do sincerely believe that chocolate/sweets/greasy foods cause acne, but without evidence (or at least references) you can’t really make those claims. Saying something is true because you believe it to be true doesn’t count.
I’m not trying to be rude or mean, but I’m trying to point out that, without evidence, your claim that DIET causes acne carries about as much weight as a claim that GARDEN GNOMES cause acne :/
Some of these do make sense (hormones, genes) but again, you need supply references or something.
Just trying to help!
Hey Bethany,
You make a good point about references yes. But c’mon a reference to prove what you eat (or don’t eat) directly affects your skin? I mean isn’t that the first thing we all learn about acne?
I am also still dealing with acne at age 26. Very frustrating! And I do notice that it often gets worse just before I get my period… Interesting…
touching your face. your hands has many germs and bacteria and when you touch your face you know what happens
stress….this is a mayor one for some women
Bethany,
Eating greasy foods and sweets really do cause achne. It’s the most common problem actually. You hear guys talking about it, it’s enough reference. My friend when she eats choclate, pimples start to come out, so that’s it!
Sheila,
Your doing worse to your face. I used to pick up on them when they where really big and ugly but once, my whole face was full of them.. Really one of the worst experiences! Now I just got used to them and try to use as much good porducts as I can to help them!
Maybe one day my face would be clear again!! (HOPE TO GOD!!!!!!)
Your friend may be allergic to chocolates that’s why she gets pimples. I am lucky to be eating lots of chocolates without worrying about acne! :)
Jenn,
Well lucky you! Does anything else you eat affect your acne?
Jenn,
You lucky!!
Chocolate doesn’t affect my achne but surly affects my tummy :(!!