Now we know how our best buddy the zit comes Lift up about, lets take a look at some of the acne myths that pervade our society. Myth 1) Washing more will mean less zits. Actually, that's not strictly true because, as we've just discussed, zits aren't produced by dirt or by not keeping your face clean. In actual fact, if you wash your face too frequently then you're more likely to get even more spots as you're irritating the pores which may then become clogged! Masturbation can cause acne.