- Wash your face gently.
- Wash your face once or twice a day with lukewarm water and a mild soap or cleanser.
- Do not wash your face more often than once or twice a day may irritate and dry your skin.
- Avoid hot water because it can make your acne worse.
- Choose a mild soap rather than a deodorant soap for washing your face. Avoid soaps and skin cleansers that contain irritating substances.
- Use gentle, circling motions instead.
- Do not scrub your face with deodorant soaps because it can irritate and dry your skin.
- Avoid skin care products that contain scrubbing agents.
- Always completely rinse your skin after you wash it.
- Gently pat skin dry.
- Avoid rubbing your skin.
- Use a moisturizing lotion or cream after you wash your face if your skin feels dry.
Source : WebMD Medical Reference
