test your acne knowledge

The correct answer is FALSE. Acne can strike at any age. Over 85% of all people 12-24 have acne, but it can start as late as your 20s or 30s. Almost 25% of adults have acne.

The correct answer is FALSE. You can actually give yourself MORE blemishes by touching, picking or popping your pimples. Bacteria can spread into the surrounding pores, and you can also damage delicate tissue, making you more likely to have scarring.

The correct answer is FALSE. Dirt doesn't cause acne, but clogged pores do. An acne blemish begins when dead skin cells mix with your body's natural oil, forming a plug in your pores.

The correct answer is FALSE. Overwashing or stripping skin with alcohol won't make your blemishes go away, and it can make your skin dry and flaky. This stimulates the production of extra oil, which leads to MORE zits!

The correct answer is FALSE. Scientists have been unable to find a substantial connection between diet and acne. But remember: a healthy, balanced diet is important for nourishing your skin.

The correct answer is FALSE. Most makeup today won't clog your pores. When shopping for cosmetics, look for products that are non-comedogenic, oil-free (water-based) and hypoallergenic (no added fragrance).

The correct answer is FALSE. Since blemishes take 2-3 weeks to develop, "spot treatment" may get rid of individual pimples, but it won't stop acne from coming back again and again. You need to stop the blemishes from developing in the first place with a consistent skin care regimen.

The correct answer is FALSE. While small amounts of sun exposure may superficially improve skin tone, continuous sunbathing increases oil production, which plugs pores and produces blemishes. Sun exposure also carries more serious risks, like skin cancer and premature aging.

The correct answer is TRUE. Acne can take serious toll on your emotional well-being. It affects the way you feel about yourself and the world around you, and can cause low self-esteem and even depression.

The correct answer is FALSE. There is no cure for acne. You can help prevent and control acne with continued daily use of products such as Proactiv® Solution, which contain powerful acne-fighting ingredients.