What is Acne?

Overwashing your face can cause irritation and imbalances in oil production that can actually worsen acne, and even keep treatment from working as it should.

Though getting a tan may help lessen the appearance of acne, it doesn't actually cure it. In fact, it can increase signs of aging. Many acne treatments actually increase your sensitivity to the sun, so be sure to talk to your doctor about how this may affect your treatment plan.

It can feel like if something doesn't work in a few weeks that it's not right for you, but some treatments may provide their best benefit after 3, or even 4, months. Though you may start to see treatments working after a few weeks, continuing to use the treatment as your doctor prescribed will help get you closer to your treatment goals. Stick with it.

While oilier skin can lead to more acne, there are many benefits to using natural oils on your skin. Some of these include repairing skin barrier damage, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as the potential to heal wounds and fight aging.

There have been many studies on acne triggers, but most of the ones involving food–like dairy or chocolate–have little proof that diet actually causes acne.