Face Washing Mistakes

When it comes down to it, many people think that face washing is easy. However, it's not always easy for everyone. For the most part, you must do things exactly as the instructions of the products that you're using say to do them, otherwise you won't get good results.

With that being said, don't make these face washing mistakes!

1. Not following product instructions.
2. Overwashing your face.
3. Not face washing consistently.
4. Washing face more or less than twice a day.
5. Scrubbing.
6. Not using a moisturizer.
7. Not being gentle.

Face Washing Tips

The face washing tips pretty much go hand in hand with the face washing mistakes Some of these tips may sound stupid, but you'll want to implement each one into your routine, for the best results possible with your topical acne treatment.

Face Washing Tips to implement for success!

1. Follow product instructions.
2. Wash your face twice a day.
3. Consistently wash your face.
4. Be gentle with your application.
5. Water temperature should be whatever makes you comfortable.
6. Use a moisturizer when complete.

Face Washing Tips and Mistakes to Follow

A lot of you may think that Acne Teen is being way too picky. However, if you're not precise in almost every aspect when it comes to washing your face, your skin likely won't clear, or will take longer than normal to clear.

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Overwashing Face Makes Acne Worse! I learned this the hard way; Overwashing your face will actually make your acne worse. Way worse! I first started to get acne back in my freshman year of high school.

Does Whey Protein Cause Acne?

I did some research regarding the topic and found that there are no conclusive studies that suggest that whey protein causes acne outbreaks. However, there are acne supplements that help clear you skin. Be sure to check out the post does weight lifting cause acne, if you're interested. With that being said, let's take a poll.

POLL: Does Whey Protein cause Breakouts?

Since there are no conclusive studies, the next best thing we can do is see how many people believe they're breaking out because of the intake of whey protein. With that being said, go ahead and vote in the poll to the left. After you vote, see the results, and see how many other people think that whey protein does or does not cause acne.

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Theory or Reality?

I've said it once and I will say it again, exercise clears up acne, and it seems that Yoga does as well. To make sure I wasn't just making up some sort of theory, I went to Acne Talks and found that Yoga Is One Diverse Way To Fight Acne. According to Acne Talks, Yoga

• Increases blood flow to your face.
• Flushes toxins from your body.
• Provides nutrients to the skin.

I have also heard that stress causes acne, and Yoga is a definite stress reliever and calming experience.

Can Yoga Help Improve my Acne?

Research suggests that it can! Acne Teen recommends doing yoga at least once a week. Other sites suggest doing it as much as 5 times a week for great improvements in your complexion. I recommend once a week for the fact that you should never do the same workouts every day.

But Yoga is for Girls...

Many guys think so, but it's not as easy as it looks. Trust me. Yoga is not only for girls, but it's for guys too, and it should be a vital part of anyone's fitness program. Yoga improves acne! Remember? I definitely recommend it.

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My experience with the "Water Only" regimen.

My acne didn't get better, but it didn't get worse either. At the same time however, my skin did become pretty irritated because of the fact that I wasn't using a moisturizer. Other then that, washing my face with just water was okay, but it didn't get rid of my acne.

Water alone, won't get rid of your acne!

If you have acne and you're looking for a way to get rid of it, using only water for washing your face likely won't do the trick. Most people actually need some form of topical acne treatment that contains either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to get rid of their acne.

Acne Teen Recommendation

If you don't have acne and washing your face with only water works, then why purchase a topical acne product? On the other hand, if you have acne and you're looking to get clear skin, the water only technique likely won't work for you, unless of course, you know how to get rid of your acne naturally.

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Overwashing Face Makes Acne Worse! I learned this the hard way; Overwashing your face will actually make your acne worse. Way worse! I first started to get acne back in my freshman year of high school.

Don't Overwash your face!

I washed my face anywhere from 6 - 10 times a day with a bar of soap. The following bullets summarize what happened to my skin.

• Yeah. Definitely not the smartest thing in the world, especially since you're only supposed to wash your face twice a day.
• Not only that, most bars of soap carry high amounts of bacteria which can make your acne way worse.
• Finally, because of the fact that I was washing my face so much, my skin became extremely dry and irritated.
• Oh. My acne also worsened.

With the above being said, please don't make the same mistake that I made.

Made the mistake of Overwashing already?

• If you've made the above mistake, you'll need to stop using all topical acne products for about a week.
• You need to give your skin time to recover.
• Purchase a moisturizer. I personally recommend the moisturizer I mentioned in the post, what should I use?
• Until your skin recovers, only let it get wet twice a day.
• After it's dried, apply a moisturizer.
• After about a week, your skin will likely have recovered.

Conclusion:

Yep. I was too lazy to think of a better headline. Lol. It happens. So overwashing your face will make your acne worse. When you overwash your face, you strip your skin of it's natural oils, then it begins overproducing oils. Thus, your acne becomes worse. So DON'T overwash your face.

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Should I wash my face with Hot Water?

From personal experience, hot water causes a lot of unnecessary irritation. Cool Fact #1: I've been doing research on the topic, and I found that hot water actually closes your pores. It's weird because most people believe that warm and hot water actually opens the pores. However, this doesn't hold true.

Should I wash my face with Warm Water?

For the past 5 years, I have been washing my face with warm water. It's my personal favorite, and in my opinion, causes the least amount of irritation. My recommendation to you is to use warm water.

Should I wash my face with Cold Water?

Like hot water, cold water can be very irritating to the skin. Cool Fact #2: Cold water actually opens the skin's pores. Originally, it was thought the exact opposite.

Warm water closes pores, cold water opens pores.

I was watching this video: Hot vs. cold water when washing the face, which was created by Dan from Acne.Org. According to Dan, warm water closes pores, while cold water opens pores. Dan also notes that it really doesn't make too big of a difference when it comes to the temperature of the water that you use when washing your face.

Acne Teen Recommendation

So should you wash your face with warm or cold water? I recommend using whatever makes you and your skin comfortable. If cold water works best for you, then use cold water. If warm water works best for you, then use warm water, and so on. I personally like warm water, but again, I recommend using whatever makes you and your skin comfortable.

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• What about testosterone?
• Does weightlifting cause acne?
• Supplements Acne?

Weightlifting + ^ / Testosterone = Acne

Weightlifting seems to cause an increase in testosterone levels, and an increase of testosterone can lead to acne breakouts (Acne - The Testosterone Connection). With that being said, it seems like weightlifting can cause acne.

Recommendation

Don't stop lifting. Instead, I recommend using a good acne fighting product, and using that product on a consistent basis. Back when I was lifting, I still had clear skin because of the fact that I was using Proactiv. See my Before and after Proactiv photo.

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Face Washing Mistakes

A lot of people make the common mistake of over washing their face. This especially holds true for young teens, but don't worry Acne Teen is here to help. When I first had acne, I over washed my face big time. I would wash it 6 - 10 times a day. Guess what? It only made my acne worse. WAY WORSE! Don't be me! Don't make that mistake.

How many times a day should I wash my face?

I really can't say how important it is for you to understand that for clear skin, you only need to wash your face twice a day, with the right product. I personally recommend Proactiv. See my Before and After Proactiv Picture.

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Does Sweating Help Acne?

I kind of summed this up above, but like I said, sweating definitely can help acne. Sweating is a natural body function that releases toxins from your body. In a sense, I guess you could say that you're sweating, so you don't breakout.

Acne From Sweat?

On the other side of the spectrum, you can definitely get acne from sweating if you don't properly take care of your skin in the first place. For example: If you sweat, and don't ever wash your face, sure your skin will get worse.

Recommendation

If you're looking for a good acne product, I always recommend Proactiv. I mean, just look at my Proactiv Before and After Picture. If that's not enough motivation to go out and try to get clear skin, then I don't know what is.

Summing it up...

Does sweat cause acne? If you're on a good acne regimen, sweating will only help by releasing toxins that would otherwise cause acne. However, if you never wash your face, then sweating will definitely make your acne worse. That's why I recommend following a good acne regimen. Like I said above, Proactiv is great! Acne Free in 3 Days is another great product.

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Makeup Tips for Acne:

The first thing you'll want to understand is the fact that a lot of makeups are different. Some will cause you to breakout, and some won't.

Choosing the right makeup for acne prone skin.

• Find makeup that says it Won't Clog Pores or it's Non-comedogenic
• Also, look for words such as
• Hypo-allergenic
• Fragrance-free
• Light
• Also, make sure to wash your makeup off before bed.

Recommended Makeup for Acne Sufferers

Does Wearing Makeup Cause Acne? In the end, it depends on the type of makeup you're using. If you're confused about choosing good makeup products, Acne Teen recommends Almay branded makeup. They meet all of the requirements that I have mentioned above, so I would definitely give them a try.

Other then that, that's all you really need to know. If you're looking for some ways to improve your complexion, Acne Teen has some great resources on how you can go about doing so. For example: Did you know you can get rid of zits fast: in only 3 days?

If you have any other questions, feel free to join the Acne Teen Forums and ask me personally. As for basketball, it doesn't cause acne so I wouldn't worry about it.

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Does Playing Football Cause Acne?

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My two cents is pretty simple. You will never breakout because of exercising. Trust me on this. Sweating is not bad for your skin. Rather, people who exercise tend to over wash their face, causing them to breakout more often than not. With that being said, I don't believe football causes acne. Football helmets on the other hand, are completely different stories.

Do Football Helmets Cause Acne?

Football itself does not cause acne. If you're a casual outdoor player, you have nothing to worry about. On the other hand, for those of you that play with the equipment, including helmets, and the full sha-bang, you'll likely see a few more pimples than usual. Also see hat acne connection for related information!

Why would Football Helmets Cause Pimples?

I'm not a doctor, but it's common sense. Your skin has no room to breathe. Sweat has nowhere to go. Now, I know I said sweat doesn't cause acne. Well, it doesn't... Unless you leave it on your face all day. Those of you that play football are out on the field hours at a time. A helmet pressing up against your face will likely cause your skin to breakout.

What you should do...

I have many resources here at Acne Teen that will teach you how to get rid of your acne. For starters, you can check out my before and after Proactiv picture. Also, be sure to check out my Get Rid of Acne Overnight post.

Final thoughts: Just because you play football, doesn't mean you have to have acne. The main thing here is to understand that there are ways to get rid of and prevent acne. Again, if you need help with the process, look around Acne Teen and feel free to join the Acne Teen Forums.

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Throwing away your money is never fun!

I'm sure that we've all heard the saying, "If you feed a man a fish, he'll be full for a day, but if you teach a man to fish, he'll be full for life." The same thing goes for you and the acne products you're purchasing. Of course your skin is clear, but you need to continue to use that product for it to be so. However, if you can learn how to clear it yourself, you'll no longer need to rely on those products.

Learn how to get rid of pimples fast / cheap

First off, I hope that you read the first 3 paragraphs, otherwise this will make no sense. The main thing I am trying to say here is this; if you know how to get rid of pimples fast and efficiently without the use of acne products, you'll be a lot better off. Make sense? Sure it does.

Do you to be clear for a day, or clear for a lifetime?

If you're like me, you've likely chose option number 2. If that's the case, be sure to check out Acne Free in 3 Days. It will teach you everything you need to know regarding the subject; How to Get Rid of Pimples Fast!

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Acne Free in 3 Days

I know that you may think this sounds crazy. However, you can really clear your acne in 3 days. This goes for people with severe acne and any other type of acne.

The truth is, many acne companies have been lying to us. They will tell us that the only way to get clear skin is by using their product. It's completely garbage! Companies will tell desperate individuals anything to get them to purchase their products, and that is the truth.

Chris Gibson Reveals the Truth

In his popular book, Acne Free in 3 Days, Chris Gibson will reveal and tell you all of the secrets that acne companies don't want you to know about.

It's flat-out absurd to actually see how much we've all been lied to. After reading this guys book, you will come to find that you've been tricked almost all of your life.

Does this Severe Acne Treatment Work?

You're now probably wondering whether or not this actually works. Of course it works, and it gets the job done in 3 days. Feel free to check out my other post titled Get Rid of Zits Fast: Only 3 Days, for more information!

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Get rid of zits in 3 days!

This guide will teach you exactly what it's titled. It will teach you how to get rid of zits in 3 days. The information you will find in here is simply mind boggling.

Even if you don't use the techniques, and even if you're already clear, you'll find that the information in this guide basically contradicts the common acne myths. I mean, this guide will really tell you what the acne companies don't want you to know.

Major Money Saver!

The other great thing about this guide is the fact that you will save so much money by knowing the information that it provides you with. Think about it: You no longer have to spend that $20 - $40 per month for subscriptions to major acne products! That's simply huge!

Does it work?

Do birds fly? Of course it works. I know this may sound all too good to be true. However, there is a risk-free 60 day money back guarantee, so if you don't like the product, you can return it for a full refund, with no questions asked.

Again, this is the only way to get rid of zits fast. Other acne products take up to weeks, if not months to begin getting the job done. Acne Free in 3 Days takes just 3 days. I guess the question is, how much longer do you want to have acne?

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With that said and done, I want to tell you how to naturally clear your skin from home. This can actually be a pretty difficult task unless of course, you have a guide that will help you along the way. See my post on Getting Rid of Acne Overnight for TOP SECRET information that the acne companies don't want you to know about.

You can Get Rid of Acne Naturally!

The truth is, you can do it! However, there isn't a lot of information out on how to go about doing it, because acne companies are multi-billion dollar companies. Let's face it, if people knew how to clear their skin naturally, these companies would go out of business. Luckily for these companies, not a lot of people know what I am about to tell them.

The Guide to Clear Skin

The guide you see to the left, is your guide to clear skin naturally. There are many positives to following a guide like this, and I'm going to list some of them off to you right now.

There are probably so many more benefits that come with following a guide like this, but those are the three major items that I could think of off the top of my head. I may add more positives as some come to mind. Stay tuned for more tips on How to Get Rid of Acne Naturally!

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Think about it

Of course there is a cure for acne; But here's the truth... Acne companies and dermatologists make so much money to sell us products that we'll not only purchase once, but over and over again.

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One brave soul has actually decided to go against the scam and teach you how to get rid of acne in only 3 days, and you guessed it; no long term commitments or fees.

[Be sure to check out the chart below to see how much money this guide will actually save you.]

You pay a one time flat fee and you will learn exactly how to clear your skin in the quickest, cheapest, and most efficient ways that you never thought possible.

If you knew & why you don't know...

If you knew the information in this guide, acne companies would burn. They'd all go down. But people don't know these secrets because acne companies are always saying that you "Need their product to get clear skin." Excuse my language, but it's complete bull****, and if you're buying into the garbage, you're burning a hole in your wallet.

You could save major $$$

The book that will clear your skin in 3 days is $39.95. Leading 3-step acne products are $20.00 per month (at lowest). After 2 months, you've already spent the same amount on product, that you would spend on this guide.

Get Rid of Acne in 3 Days and Save Money!

If you take anything from this article, know that you can't get rid of acne overnight. However, you can definitely get rid of it in 3 days. Many people have successfully followed this guide, so if you get the chance, I would check it out.

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Why would energy drinks cause acne?

I have a few different theories to why energy drinks may in fact cause acne. Again, these are all theories. If I do know one thing however, consistently drinking energy drinks will definitely cause you to breakout.

Energy Drinks are dehydrating like soda: Does Soda Cause Acne? Sure it does! Soda is very dehydrating and dehydration is directly linked to acne. Could it be that energy drinks are also dehydrating?

Caffeine can also cause acne: Another reason to believe that energy drinks may cause acne is the fact that they have so much caffeine, which is directly related to acne.

I'm no longer consuming energy drinks.

I can't be walking around telling people how to get rid of their acne if I have acne myself. With that being said, I have replaced my habit with water. Once again, I am almost clear.

If you can take anything from this post, know that the things you put in your body, definitely do play a role in whether or not you will get acne. With that being said, energy drinks definitely cause acne!

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What is Proactiv Skin Lightening Lotion?

Before you decide to go out and make a purchase, I think that it's a good idea to know a little bit about this product. To begin, the active ingredient is Hydroquinone. According to the always reliable Wikipedia, Hydroquinone is used for "skin whitening," and has actually been banned in some countries, including the European Union (Hydroquinone, Wikipedia).

Why was Hydroquinone (Used for Skin Whitening) banned? It turns out that hydroquinone is actually linked to causing leukemia. Also, it seems that this product damages the skin and causes it to lose it's "natural protection against the sun and this can cause skin cancer," (Skin Type Solutions and other sources).

Does Proactiv Skin Lightening Lotion Work?

Because of the fact that it contains 2% Hydroquinone, I would think that it would at least lighten your skin. However, I have read a number of negative reviews saying that it didn't work. Either way, there is no way that I could recommend it to you after reading what I have read today.

I'm SHOCKED!

I honestly had no idea that the Proactiv Skin Lightening lotion was so dangerous. When I began doing research, I thought that I was going to be able to recommend you guys to another great Proactiv product. However, since this products main ingredient is labeled as dangerous, there's no way I could ever recommend it to any of you. This is now making me wonder - How dangerous is Benzoyl Peroxide?

Although the Skin Lightening Lotion can cause people problems, this doesn't mean everything about Proactiv Solutions sucks. Be sure to check out my full review of Proactiv for more of a positive note.

Also, I just completed my Proactiv Questions and Answers Guide. I definitely recommend checking that out for more information!

Proof of this theory can be seen throughout the following posts. You will even see in the Iodine post below, that a reputable acne treatment company (Proactiv), has even stated that "Foods with high Iodine content, such as shellfish or seaweed, may cause flare-ups of acne."

With that being said, your diet does play at the least, a minimal role in whether or not you will get acne. My suggestion now is to read the following posts, come back to this article, and then vote and leave your comments below.

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Does eating pizza cause acne? Is that where the term "pizza face" originated from? I hope we're all enjoying "What Food's Cause Acne Week." It's kind of making me hungry if I am going to be totally honest...

Does chocolate give pimples especially wrapped to those that eat the goods? I don't know about you, but I have had this problem with chocolate for quite some time now...

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Energy Drinks Cause Acne - Soon enough, I began drinking one every single day. The next thing you know, pimples start popping up.

Foods make Acne Worse?

What do you think? Do you think that your diet plays a role in whether or not you will get acne? Did your opinion change after reading the above articles? Feel free to vote and leave your comments below.

What we know:

High Glycemic Index Food List

If a high glycemic index does play a role in whether or not you will get acne, then you will definitely want to avoid the foods below. To see the complete list, check out the Glycemic Food Chart.

• Golden Grahams - 71
• White bread - 71
• Watermelon - 72
• White rolls - 73
• Puffed wheat - 74
• Doughnuts - 76
• Waffles - 76
• Rice Cakes - 77
• Wafer Buscuits - 77
• Weetabix - 77
• Broad beans - 79
• Rice Krispies - 82
• Cornflakes - 83
• Rice pasta, brown - 92
• Baguette - 95
• Parsnips - 97
• Dates - 103

Some of the foods may be of a surprise to you, especially because some of the above foods are pretty healthy. It is what it is though. Those are foods that are high on the glycemic index and may contribute to acne.

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Energy Drinks Cause Acne - Soon enough, I began drinking one every single day. The next thing you know, pimples start popping up.

Does Milk Cause Acne?

To find out more information regarding the topic, I headed over to Health Castle. They published an article titled, "Got Milk? Got Acne?" According to Health Castle, researches from Harvard School of Public health studied Questionnaires completed by more than 47,000 women.

According to the study, people who drank 3+ cups of milk every day were 22% more likely to have acne, compared to those who drank less than a serving of milk a day. The study also noted that people who drank skim milk were even more likely to get acne.

Why does milk cause acne?

1. Researchers suggest that hormones in cow's milk are likely the reasons for the increase in acne outbreaks. Note that general dairy products are also included on the list for causing outbreaks.

2. It's also said that Iodine Causes Acne, and milk happens to have a high amount of iodine present.

Should I kick milk products out of my diet?

As you all know, milk is pretty important in most individual's diets as it provides the majority of our calcium, and a good amount of protein. However, there are milk product alternatives.

Here's a good list of milk alternatives:

• Soy
• Nut
• Rice
• Hemp
• Oat

Overall, I wouldn't recommend kicking milk out of your diet, unless you're trying to get rid of your acne naturally. If that's the case, then you may want to think before you drink. :)

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Energy Drinks Cause Acne - Soon enough, I began drinking one every single day. The next thing you know, pimples start popping up.

What exactly does this mean?

It means that there have been studies done that once and for all prove that I am a common-sensed genius. I said it before, and I will say it again; your acne and diet or the foods that you eat, at the minimum, play a slight role that determines whether or not you will get acne, and Proactiv has obviously conducted studies to prove it.

Foods with High Iodine Content:

• Iodized salt
• Sea salt
• Seafood
• Dairy Product - Oh man! I called this one awhile back!
• Egg Yolks
• Bakery products
• Chocolate - Because of the milk it contains.

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Note: This post was based upon information that I obtained from Proactiv's "Your Answer for Acne" book, and ThyCa.Org.

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Energy Drinks Cause Acne - Soon enough, I began drinking one every single day. The next thing you know, pimples start popping up.