We all know someone with acne or have suffered with it ourselves. Acne is a very common problem and it is due to many factors. The general consensus is that acne is directly related to hormonal changes in our bodies. Because of this, women and teens are mostly affected by it. Here are some tips to help fight acne that you can put to use today.

Keep your face clean. This may sound too simple to be true, but it is true. Many of us are wash and wear types. The problem is, too many of us forget the wash your face part. Oily residue will build up on your face if you don't wash it ever day. This oily residue will block your pores and worsen your acne problem. You need some balance of course because you do not want to dry your face out by washing it every few minutes. This will lead to a dry skin condition which can worsen the acne problem you are trying to avoid and add some other problems as well. Also, if you are very active, make sure you wash up after every exercise program.

This tip is related to our first acne treatment tip and is very important. When cleansing your skin, use a water based cleanser. Cleansers that are oil based will leave some oil residue and we are trying to avoid depositing more oil on your skin. Oil based cleansers and moisturizers are best suited to people without acne who have very dry skin. Another cleanser you want to avoid is one with milk or milk based products in it. Read the labels carefully. Milk based products can cause allergic reactions in certain people. Make sure you know what is in the products you are putting on your skin.

Don't wear makeup to sleep. Some women (and men too!) wear their makeup to bed. If you haven't realized it yet, this is a big no no. Having makeup on all night will clog your pores and stimulate acne. It does not matter if you partied late last night, remember to take off the makeup before falling on the bed and passing out. Your face will thank you in the morning.

Give these tips a try if you are not doing so already. I wish you luck in conquering your acne. It is possible with a little patience and determination. Some people will need more help than others, so if these tips are not enough, there are plenty of other options to explore.