To many, the popular cause of pimple is eating og groundnut and other oily foods. For years now people have believed Nad has led many to believe that groundnut is the caus of pimples. But when you ask them to explain how it happens, no one can.

To me, all the information passed to many concerning how groundnut causes pimple are all lies, myths and that's the truth.

People with pimples on their faces are usually advised not to take groundnut in order not to increase the level of pimples on their faces, but that's untrue.

While it is true that oily foods cause inflammation of the skin and what we know as pimples pop out, there is no research definitely linking specific foods to pimple outbreaks.



It's not bad to believe what you feel is the right thing, but you have to know that the process that leads to pimples appearing on the face is quite complex. Pimples are caused when pores become blocked and the oil which is meant to escape from the skin gets trapped in it, bacteria starts growing, which then leads to swollen pores on the face.

So when you see pimples on your face, it is not the groundnut you ate that caused it, but rather it is the blocked pores that get inflamed when natural oil cannot get out that caused it.

Moreover, there are those that have pimples on their faces but they don't eat groundnut.



Causes of pimples.
Family history : acne or pimples run in the blood. If you dad or mum had pimples when they were little, you might also have it, but if any of them don't you are also unlikely to have it.

Menstruation : while women are menstruating they tend to have pimples. When they are pregnant or have a condition known as Polycystic Ovaries, they have pimples too.

Smoking: smoking can cause pimples especially in older people.

Lack of good hygiene. Not practicing good hygiene can lead to pimples. We should try to wash our bed sheet and pillowcase always because our face makes contact with them when we use the bed or pillow.

Testosterone : People who have high Testosterone tend to have pimples. Testosterone is the hormone associated with puberty.

How To Cure Pimples.
Pimples have no cure but they can be well managed to prevent complications. The following ways are how you can reduce the effect of pimples.

1) Do not over wash your face as it can lead to irritation and cause you more pimples.

2) Avoid touching your face always or popping the pimples.

3) Eat fruits always, as it will help replenishing your skin. Also drink water constantly, to stay hydrated.



4) Use handkerchief to always clean your face.

5) Avoid sleeping with makeups.

6) Don't wash your face with very hot or cold water.

Note: Pimples don't stay forever, as you grow older they tend to go away.