Soopa Acne Facts

1. It's the most common skin condition in South Africa and the US.

While acne usually begins in puberty and affects almost 100% of teenagers, acne is not restricted to any age group. In fact, acne affects 20% of adults between the ages of 25 and 44.

2. Excess skin oil leads to acne

When your face's oil glands overproduce oil and combines with dead skin cells, it blocks your pores and hair follicles. Then, bacteria develops in those clogged follicles and pores, causing a breakout.

3. Outside factors can make breakouts worse

Heredity, hormones, and environmental factors can determine how bad you break out. And stress, diet, exercise, and how you care for your skin also plays a part. Other hidden culprits? A dirty cell phone, used yoga mats, and pillowcases, all of which are full of dirt, bacteria, and oil.

4. Washing your face a lot won't clear up blemishes

Over exfoliating and over cleansing can actually exacerbate your acne problems. It irritates and dries your skin out, which makes you produce more oil. And overdoing it with acne treatments can have the same effect. So stick to a morning and night regimen — cleanse, medicate, and moisturize.

5. Chocolate doesn't cause breakouts

Neither does pizza or fries. Actually, there's little evidence that specific foods actually do cause acne. Although, staying hydrated and eating a healthy diet can help improve skin

And now, here is some good news!

Hypochlorous Acid, or HOCl, is a powerful killer of bacteria, viruses, and even fungus. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties make it a great treatment for a variety of skin challenges, from cystic acne to sunburns. It fights bacteria that cause clogged pores and acne.

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