Wash problem areas with a gentle cleanser. ...
Try over-the-counter acne products to dry excess oil and promote peeling. ...
Avoid irritants. ...
Protect your skin from the sun. ...
Avoid friction or pressure on your skin. ...
Avoid touching or picking acne-prone areas. ...
Shower after strenuous activities.
Acne can be a persistent skin concern, but there are several tips that may help to improve the condition:
Keep the skin clean: Wash your face twice a day with a gentle cleanser to remove excess oil, dirt, and sweat that can clog pores.
Avoid harsh products: Avoid using harsh or abrasive skin care products, as they can irritate the skin and make acne worse.
Use non-comedogenic products: Use skin care and cosmetic products that are labeled "non-comedogenic," meaning they are less likely to clog pores.
Don't pick or pop: Resist the urge to pick or pop pimples, as this can cause inflammation and scarring.
Manage stress: Stress can trigger acne, so try to manage stress through relaxation techniques, exercise, and getting enough sleep.
Seek medical help: If acne is severe or does not improve with over-the-counter treatments, consider seeing a dermatologist for prescription medications or other treatments.
Remember, acne treatment can take time and patience, and it is important to be consistent with your skin care routine.
Not a cure per se, but apply stuff to the skin that nourishes good strains of C. acnes (acne bacteria). This might cause a dying down of the bad strains. Then there probably wouldn't be as big an immune reaction to the byproducts produced by the bacteria (this is probably the thing that starts off the acne event chain even before the pore blocks up). To take that one step further, this stuff might be one and the same with hormonal acne since hormonal changes are said to affect our bacteria.
Ive been struggling with acne for years. The only thing that helped me is when I had an skin expert create a personal skin care routine for me with great products.
In general, my experience is that we just buy random stuff in the stores. Nobody can tell you what your skin type is by looking at it, so my tip is: make sure to reach out to a specialist who can identify your skin type and also somebody who knows all the cosmetic ingredients and what works. You have now company, like the one I contacted, who are completely online and doing perfect work.
Dont loose faith and know that most acne is treatable.
For me it was pretty simple: 1) Use a cleanser with 10% benzyl peroxide followed by a high quality moisturizer .......2) Eat healthy including anti-
inflammatory foods.......3) Take a good quality multi-vitamin to help get most nutrients........and NOT to do........Do not scrub your face or exfoliate. This is awful for acne and just such an unnatural thing to do in general.