Find the right skin care regimen
If scrubbing your face raw doesn't keep pimples away, don't scrub harder. Instead, re-evaluate your skin care regimen, as some methods thought to banish blemishes might actually be the culprits. From fried foods to chocolate, there are many theories on what causes breakouts, said Abby Clemons, a skin care specialist and nurse at Doctor's Approach Dermatology & Laser Center.