Question 1

does lemon oil cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Acne: Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells.These factors can trigger or aggravate an existing case of acne, hormones, medications, and a diet with a lot of dairy and carbohydrate-rich foods.You can also prevent new acne breakouts with self-care measures by washing your skin with a gentle cleanser and avoiding touching or picking acne.

Question 2

is it ok to use acne oil control film for removing excessive oil? what cause an excessive oil on skin?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Toners are typically used to remove excess oil.  Some medications like Accutane dry up the oil glands.  Excessively oily skin is typically an inherent quality of your skin.  Washing with harsh soaps may help dry out oily skin.  A good dermatologist or a visit to an aesthetician would be useful in your case.

Question 3

does applying hair oil causes acne or pimples?

Accepted Answer

No: Applying hair oil will not cause acne or pimples. Check out https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne-and-rosacea/acne &amp; http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/acne/basics/definition/con-20020580 for more info.

Question 4

can olive oil cause acne?

Accepted Answer

No: The connection between oily food and acne has not held up. Olive oil is ok. From webmd: "food: all over the world, parents tell teens to avoid pizza, chocolate, greasy and fried foods, and junk food. While these foods may not be good for overall health, they don't cause acne or make it worse.".

Question 5

does mineral oil in skin care products cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Oil: Mineral oil or any oil containing skin product can cause acne or clogged pores resulting in acne. Always test a small area with any new skin product to determine adverse reactions before applying it liberally.

Question 6

is it true that fish oil can cause acne? and for some it's good for acne too? i need the truth please

Accepted Answer

No: Acne is due to bacteria, not oil. The oil thing is a wive's tale. You can eat chocolate too. But see your doc for appropriate antibacterial topicals or pills.

Question 7

does mineral oil in skin products and creams cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if acne prone: You are likely to benefit from oil free non comedogenic moisturizers if you are acne prone.

Question 8

can 1 cod-liver oil 300mg capsule per day cause/cure acne?

Accepted Answer

Waste of time: If you are troubled by acne, you need to find a daily skin ritual that keeps it under control until it passes. There are no magic cures and some continue to experience the problem well into their late 30's. Be ready for a long term treatment plan.

Question 9

hi docs, would tissue/bio oil block my facial pores and cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Oil: Yes. Any heavy oils sitting on the skin long enough will block the pilosebaceous glands leading to comedone formation with or without hyperkeratosis.

Question 10

does ( light mineral oil ) in creams and lotions clog pores and cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: I would tend to recommend non-comedogenic products. Mineral oil can be too thick, even if light, causing obstruction of sebaceous glands.

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