CLEAN & CLEAR - KNOW THE FACTS

I was on Clean & Clear's website today looking over a few products I'm interested in trying out and seen this little Q&A section. Lots of us girls are superstitious and curious about what to do and what not to do to prevent acne so... here are a few of the many questions we ask about acne.. Hope this helps.

Does chocolate/sugar really give you acne or is it just a myth?
This is such a nasty rumor! There has been a lot of research that shows there is no connection between acne and
diets. You can eat pizza, chocolate, and french fries and they won’t cause acne! While these foods won’t cause
acne, it’s important that you eat a well-balanced diet to stay healthy and feel better about yourself.

Is squeezing pimples safe or unhealthy for your skin?
You should never squeeze or pick at your pimples. When a zit shows up on your face, the first thing you want to do is
pop it, but doing so can have serious consequences. When you squeeze a pimple, the infection can be pushed
even deeper into your skin. What does that mean? Basically, your pimple will get redder or even bigger and you will
increase your risk of scarring. It is better to leave your blemish untouched and let it disappear on its own than to try
to get rid of it by popping it. Which would you rather have—a pimple for a few days or an even redder and bigger
pimple that could leave behind a scar?

Can stress be a reason for acne?
You bet! Stress causes hormones to fluctuate and your body to produce extra sebum (oil), which can lead to acne.
Stress can often also trigger you to eat worse and sleep less—both of which can contribute to making your acne
worse. However, no need to stress more! You’d be surprised at how dancing around your room or laughing really
hard with your best friend can help stress melt away.
TRUE or FALSE: Acne is a result of poor personal hygiene.
FALSE. It is a common misconception that acne is caused by dirt. In reality, acne is caused by oil, bacteria, and
dead skin cells. Simply washing your skin with a basic cleanser will only remove excess oil and dead skin cells.
You should use a cleanser and/or spot treatment that contains an active ingredient such as benzoyl peroxide or
salicylic acid to treat and help prevent acne.

How do I get rid of acne scars / hyperpigmentation?
Sometimes stubborn marks caused by pimples linger long after the pimples have gone away. Fortunately, there is
the 2-in-1 Acne & Mark Eraser Kit by Clean & Clear. This kit is specially formulated with acne mark-minimizing technologies and
clinically proven acne-fighting ingredients that effectively treat acne and visibly reduce the appearance of acne.