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The Number One Myth to which Acne Sufferers Fall Prey

Maggie Holly

Nine out of ten people fall prey to the myth that adult acne is caused by a build-up of dirt and oil in your pores, causing small infections under the skin. 

Wrong! 

You see, the large manufacturers of acne solutions like Clearasil, Oxy and other acne creams and toners want you to believe that the cause of acne is really just dirt and oil.  Why?  Because that way they can sell you more and more acne products to clean, scrub, exfoliate, dry-up, moisturize and cover up acne.

Now don't get me wrong, their acne products do work for many acne sufferers.  But are they an acne solution? They only treat the symptoms of what is generally a more serious problem than just clogged pores.

If the manufacturers of all of the so-called acne solutions didn't continue with their perpetual ad campaigns spreading the myth that acne is caused by oil and dirt, people would solve their acne problems and stop using their products.

So what is the root of the acne problem?  Well, that's not a simple question that can be answered with one response, but let me try.  People are different and each person has different skin with different problems.  The root of acne therefore is different for each person and, rarely, is the problem caused by just oil and dirt. 

On the contrary — oil and dirt are blamed for a problem that has its roots much deeper than the skin.  There are two main causes for acne:

Toxins

Toxicity is becoming more and more of a problem every day due to chemicals found in processed foods, pollution in the air and water, heavy metals in fish and our increasing reliance on prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

As toxins build up in the body they are generally processed by the liver and kidneys and are expelled through the bowels, perspiration and through urination.  However, many times, the liver and kidneys become over-loaded and are simply unable to expel the toxins, allowing them to build up in the bloodstream.  Ultimately, the toxins are secreted through the skin, which irritates the pores and causes acne. 

In order to aid the body in its attempt to rid itself of these toxins, the best solution is to go through a detoxification.  The detox process can last anywhere from a couple of days to more than a month, depending on the severity of your case and the type of detox program that you choose.

A detox program usually includes several components: lots of water, a simple diet, and some sort of detox product designed to flush your system.  First you'll begin by drinking tons and tons of water.  The toxins will be flushed out of your kidneys and liver and passed out of your body mainly through your bowels and urine.  So expect to urinate frequently and even prepare for diarrhea.  The toxins that are flushed out of your system may even cause flu-like symptoms and headaches for the first few days.   But in the long run, your body will thank you for the cleansing.

Allergies

The second most common cause for acne is an allergy to certain foods.  Peanuts, dairy, wheat, and even sugar are just a few of the foods that are to blame for acne in people who are allergic.  Unfortunately, most people continue to attack their acne using over the counter creams and toners rather than identifying the allergy causing the problem in the first place.

In order to identify if food allergies are the cause of your acne, you'll need to simply try eliminating foods from your diet, one at a time to see if there's a change in your acne.  Generally you'll notice an amazing response within a week of eliminating a food that's causing your problems.  And in many cases, you also see a dramatic change in other areas, from increased energy, to more regular bowel movements and even the ability to think more clearly. 

Summary

So consider whether or not your acne is caused by oil and dirt or whether you've fallen prey to the number one acne myth.  Have you been using all of the over-the-counter acne solutions just to keep your condition in-check, ignoring the deeper, root cause of your problem?