Use a gentle soap or specialized skin cleaner for washing the face once or twice a day. It is important not to scrub the skin as this will further aggravate the acne. Just use a soft cloth to moisten the face and then apply the cleanser to all areas from the hairline to the neck. Rinse the cleanser with plenty of water and pat your face drive with a soft towel.

Those with especially oily skin may need to use an astringent, but it must be used with care. Only apply it to the parts of the face which are most oily and discontinue use if your skin becomes irritated. It is best to consult with a dermatologist if you feel you need to use an astringent.

Hair care is also an important part of skin care. Shampoo your hair two or three times a week and try to keep it off your face as much as possible. Those with oily hair may need to wash their hair once a day.

b) Protect your skin from the sun

A suntan dries your skin and makes your acne less noticeable but, this hiding of acne is temporary. Gradually, your skin becomes accustomed to sun exposure and slowly the acne flares up, once again. Suntanning at the same time also means that you are risking skin damage- that may cause premature aging or even lead to skin cancer. If you are using some medicines or are under medication for acne, the vulnerability increases. The medicines make the skin more sensitive to sunshine and more prone to sunburn. Thats why, you should always use sunscreen lotions while going out in direct sunlight.

c) Choose makeup with care

The best choice for good skin care is to wear no makeup at all, but if you feel you must wear makeup choose some that will not clog the pores. These products are labeled noncomedogenic, but they may still cause acne in some people. Above all, avoid makeup with an oil base.

d) Shaving

Try both electric razors and safety razors to see which is more comfortable. Don't use safety razors with dull blades -- change the blade every two or three shaves. You may have to shave around blemishes to avoid cutting them, and be sure to soften the beard as much as possible with water and shaving cream.

e) Avoid touching the skin

Try to avoid touching your face as much as possible. Many people do this unconsciously, but the hands are dirty and oily and can spread germs over greater areas of your skin.