Stress?

by Darnesha
(Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA)

Why do I seem to have a breakout everytime something important is happening? Like school picture or a concert or exams? I think it could be stress, but why? What makes acne appear during stressful times?

Also, I've been using Proactive, which is non-abrasive and soothing...why is it that they say alcohol (rubbing alcohol) is bad for your skin, and other people say that's how you get rid of acne?

I've been told that rubbing alcohol is no different from an exfoliator, or something, but other people say it damages the skin. Doesn't an exfoliator do the same thing?

Thanks a lot!