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The fact that the cause of acne is that our skin pores become blocked by body oils and dead skin is well know. It is some of the other things that we have learned that are less than true.

For starters, if you eat greasy foods like French fries, potato chips, or pizza, your skin will not be adversely effected. This is the same if you eat chocolate or drink any of the many carbonated drinks on the market. Also, if you wear make-up, your skin will not be effected if the products are oil-free.

If your parents had acne as teens you likely will as well. But for most people, by the time they begin to ease into their twenties, it has already begun to disappear. There are some things that can be done to minimize an acne outbreak. Be sure to wash your face with warm water and a mild soap once in the morning and again at night before bed. Do not use a facecloth, as it could be too rough on your face and so aggravate the already tender skin — use your hands instead.

If you are considering putting anything on your face be it makeup, moisturizer or sunscreen, it needs to be oil free. If you are wearing makeup, you should not go to bed without washing it off. If you are working out or doing anything that causes you to sweat, make sure that you wash the sweat off of your face. Keep your hair clean because it has oils that can be transferred to your face.

If you must use products like sprays or gel to keep your hair in place, make sure that you keep it off of your face. These items can contribute to your acne by blocking up your pores. And if you have to wear hats or caps, be careful that they do not promote acne along the hairline.

Another important thing to remember is not to touch your face excessively. Touching transfers the dirt and oils from your hands to your face. Equally important is to refrain from picking, touching, popping or squeezing the pimples which can cause them to get much worse.

You can find many different acne medications at your local drug store. There are many to choose from and you may find that what works for your best friend may do nothing for you. The best have benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid in them which help to dry out the skin and shrink the offending pimples. Make sure you follow the directions carefully. Do not overuse the products or you can damage your skin.

If, after trying some of these products, you have not received any relief, talk to your doctor. A dermatologist will be able to prescribe something that will probably work better.