If You ask yourself that question then follow our steps and read our advices.

First advice for you would be-make sure that you understand and follow the directions for any acne remedy that you are using. If you are taking a prescription acne medicine, read the patient leaflet that accompanies the medication carefully. Typically for moderate to severe acne a dermatologist may prescribe several acne medicines, each with its own treatment protocol and directions. In order to achieve the acne free skin that you desire, it is important to use all the acne treatments properly and in the correct order. Consider bringing a tablet of paper, a pen, and a friend or relative with you to your appointment with your dermatologist. Simply jot down some notes about the order and time of day for applying each acne medicine and what its purpose is. Remember, just because the acne clears with the use of your acne medicines doesn’t necessarily mean that you have succeeded in curing acne. Most people with moderate to severe acne must continue to use their acne medicine long-term to prevent any recurrence of their acne problem. Using the acne treatments properly should translate to clear skin and freedom from acne scars. What about over-the-counter remedies? Besides using medications prescribed by a doctor, there are a large number of products on the market labeled as skin cleansers, facial cleansers, pore cleansers, and facial pore cleaners that can be used in curing acne. When cleansing skin that is afflicted with acne, an important point to remember is not to scrub the skin; never scrub your face with a washcloth. It is a misconception that acne is caused by dirt clogging the pores of the skin. You don’t scrub away the offending dirt; you can’t scrub away the offensive acne and achieve acne free skin. Over-washing or scrubbing skin afflicted with acne only serves to aggravate the condition. Rather use only a gentle skin cleanser, lukewarm water, and a gentle motion with your fingertips as your primary acne skin care regime. When you wash your face with your hands, be sure to first thoroughly wash your hands. Do natural treatments really work? Look for gentle cleansers that are sold as acne solutions. Try to include natural acne treatments in your search: for example, Echinacea soap and other herbal ingredients is an effective antibiotic facial cleanser that helps fight acne and restore clear skin. Also, tea tree oil is a mild anesthetic and has antibiotic properties that will soothe the irritated skin.

You should moisturize as moisturizer is a boost to irritated skin and keeps skin from becoming overly dry due to the acne treatments. Look for a moisturizer that is:

  • non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores)
  • oil free
  • contains a sunscreen

Many people try to remove the acne pimples by hand; don’t do it as you’ll end up with acne scars that will last for a lifetime! You should avoid touching your face except to gently wash it with mild cleanser as already discussed. Have patience and rely on your prescription or over-the-counter acne treatment to work. Acne remedies usually take 6 to 8 weeks before curing acne. For male acne sufferers, the daily ritual of shaving can be a problem. The advice is to shave delicately and only as often as necessary; also try to avoid nicking the skin. Use moisturizing shave gel as it may be one way to enhance your acne skin care program. Female acne sufferers have their unique problems too, in finding the right cosmetic products to use. Females who are using a foundation product may find that the foundation is difficult to apply smoothly. You may have to abandon the use of some cosmetics during the acne treatment period, but if you use be sure to select only oil-free cosmetics and ones that are labeled as non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores). Weight loss, and eating the right food also may help you clear your skin.

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