It is a popular myth that eating junk food triggers the outbreak of acne and its forms. It is important to learn that acne is formed when the sebaceous gland produces excessive sebum which accumulates and clogs the skin pores. This oil traps the bacteria and other germs borne in the air. In case this accumulated dirt is not cleansed for days, the first sign of acne in form of pimples, white heads or blackheads emerges. According to several doctors, one is saved from the brawl of acne if he is taking a well balanced diet on a daily basis. This means that if one is taking enough nutrients, the junk foods like potato chips and burgers do not harm your body by any means. The adequate intake and supply of essential vitamins and other nutrients to the skin and internal organs negate the harmful effects of greasy and oily junk food. As a result, one evades the appearance of embarrassing skin disorders like acne, even on a frequent consumption of this food type. Further, it has been noticed that junk food does not stimulate the release of oil on the skin. Unless one literally rubs the oil replete in this greasy food onto the face, there is no emergence of any form of acne.