Things You'll Need:
- Skin exfoliating products
- Oil free cleanser
- Oil free moisturizer
- Acne treatment medication
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Step 1
Understand that dead skin cells, dirt, oil, hormones and stress all cause acne. Therefore, to get maximum benefits from acne treatment procedures, you need to treat these causes.
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Step 2
Exfoliate your skin on a regular basis to remove dead skin cells. You can use a cleanser with exfoliating ingredients or a microdermabrasion product.
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Step 3
Clean your face with a gentle, oil-free cleanser twice per day. You can use a cleanser that contains an acne medication, but be careful if you use multiple products with this medication. You may irritate your skin further, so if you notice irritation or redness, use less.
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Step 4
Moisturize your face after cleansing with a thin layer of an oil free moisturizer. It is important that you keep your skin hydrated, no matter what skin type you have.
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Step 5
Treat existing pimples with an acne medication. Only apply the medication to breakouts, not clear skin. Acne medication dries out skin, which causes the skin to produce more oil to compensate, thereby producing more clogged pores.
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Step 6
Reduce your stress levels as much as possible. Exercise, eat healthy and drink plenty of fluids. This will help balance hormones and release toxins from your body.
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Step 7
Visit a dermatologist if you still cannot find relief for your acne. He may be able to prescribe a medicine or perform a procedure to help you.
