The Acne.org Regimen checklist

 This page is made to print out and take into the bathroom with you.

The Morning Routine (in the shower)

(Tip: Brush your teeth first)

• Men: Wash body while letting water splash on face periodically.
  • Generously lather hands with cleansing wash or bar.
  • Apply thick lather to face as if it were shaving cream.
  • Shave.
  • Re-lather hands.
  • Wash other problem areas gently with bare hands.
• Women: Wash face in the shower the same way you would in the sink in the evening.
• Everyone: Very gently pat dry.
• Wait 5 to 15 minutes.
• Wash hands. Apply BP generously. (do not rinse off)
• Wait 5 to 15 minutes.
• Wash hands. Apply moisturizer.

The Evening Routine (at the sink)

(Tip: Brush your teeth first)

• Splash problem areas with warm water.
• Lather hands with cleansing wash or bar.
• Gently wash problem areas with bare hands for 10 seconds or less.
• Pat dry.
• Wait 5 to 15 minutes.
• Wash hands. Apply BP generously. (do not rinse off)
• Wait 5 to 15 minutes.
• Wash hands. Apply moisturizer.