Top Acne Causes and Solutions

21 Reasons You're Breaking Out (and What to Do About It)

October 22, 2012

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Top Acne Causes and Solutions

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by Annie Tomlin 5

You Work Out

Sweat itself doesn't cause breakouts, but it can mix with oils in your pores — and that can lead to acne. Friction can also aggravate acne, so wear loose-fitting clothing made of natural fabrics; synthetic fabrics such as Lycra and nylon can rub against skin, trap sweat, and clog pores. When showering after a workout, use a body wash with salicylic acid to keep pores clean.

>> What to pack in a gym bag

Source: Flickr user Ernst Moeksis

5 / 24

by Annie Tomlin 5

You Work Out

Sweat itself doesn't cause breakouts, but it can mix with oils in your pores — and that can lead to acne. Friction can also aggravate acne, so wear loose-fitting clothing made of natural fabrics; synthetic fabrics such as Lycra and nylon can rub against skin, trap sweat, and clog pores. When showering after a workout, use a body wash with salicylic acid to keep pores clean.

>> What to pack in a gym bag

Source: Flickr user Ernst Moeksis

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5 Comments

Annie Tomlin 29 weeks 4 days

@Christina Perez Thanks! Means a lot coming from you, lady.

Christina Perez 30 weeks 1 h

Annie you rock

Sadhie

Sadhie 30 weeks 11 h

@Annie Tomlin Thanks, Annie!

Annie Tomlin 30 weeks 1 day

@Heather3219716 Thanks for the comment! Getting enough rest definitely helps. My skin doesn't always break out when I'm overly tired, but it looks dull at the very least. Hope this story helped!

Annie Tomlin 30 weeks 1 day

@Sadhie Wishing you luck! Definitely helps to go gentle on the skin. Like you, I kept bombarding my skin with products, but now I have a ridiculously simple regimen — and my skin is rarely angry. Good luck!