- Wash your face gently, twice a day with warm water and a mild soap. This will help remove dead skin cells and excess oil that is clogging pores.
- Avoid hard scrubbing, harsh soaps or alcohol-based products. They may irritate your skin and make acne worse.
- Wash your hair everyday, if it is oily.
- Try to avoid exposure to grease, such as working around frying foods.
- Also stay away from pore-clogging cosmetics or hair products.
- Do not picking or squeeze pimples usually causes more swelling and redness. It actually pushes the infection deeper into your skin.
- Friction from athletic gear, such as bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars, can cause acne to flare up, especially if you sweat. It may help to shower after any activity that causes heavy sweating.
