Is Acne Contagious

Many people suffer from acne and it’s a constant struggle for some of us.  There are many reasons people get acne but if you live with someone else, could there be a reason your household has acne.  In other words, is acne contagious?   Find out here.

Can body heat cause pimples

The higher our body temperature goes, the more heat we create.  Being overheated wouldn’t necessarily cause pimples but, does sweat cause pimples?

Let’s say you are working in the yard or going on a run through the park and you get your heart rate up to where you are sweating.  It’s not necessarily the fact that you are sweating that causes pimples but if we don’t wash ourselves off after all the sweating, we could notice that the oil and dirt clogs our pores – which could cause some breakouts.

So, it’s important to at least take a quick rinse in the shower after we sweat.  At the very least, you can take a wet wash towel and wipe any sweaty areas, concentrating on your face, neck, shoulders, chest and back (basically anywhere you normally break out with pimples).

Does kissing cause pimples on lips / Is Acne Contagious?

Rest assured that acne is not contagious so don’t feel badly about giving your sweetie a kiss if either you or your significant other has an acne breakout.  Acne can’t be passed from one person to the next like a virus can.  What’s important is to ensure you keep your skin clean with a mild cleanser but if you touch an acne blemish someone else has, you will not get a breakout.  So, thankfully, acne is not contagious.  Otherwise, we’d all be running around with acne all the time!

Pimples and lack of sleep

Does not getting enough sleep cause pimples?  The answer to this one is yes!  When we rest, our bodies rejuvenate and heal.  If we don’t get enough sleep, then our bodies can’t heal properly.  Further, if we’re not getting enough sleep, it could be due to worrying about something.  The more worry we have, the more depression and anxiety that comes with it.  This affects our mental health and we’re at risk for mental health problems.  So, sleep is an integral part to keeping our skin healthy and our lives happy!

Is Acne Contagious

So, is acne contagious?  Thankfully, no.  We just need to make sure we rinse or wipe off any sweat after a workout, get enough sleep and of course, as always – eat well.

Day 26 of our 30 day Challenge

It’s almost the end of our 30 day self confidence challenge.  Today, I want you to do 3 things:

1.  Hug someone you love
2. Exercise
3. Get a good night’s rest.

Doing these 3 things can go a long way to helping our self esteem, making us better prepared to conquer the day.