Common acne ('acne vulgarisms') is a skin condition characterized by red pimples on the skin, especially on the face, due to inflamed or infected sebaceous glands and prevalent chiefly among adolescents, according to the dictionary, however the best way to describe it is: pimples or zits which appear on your face or back. It can occur at any point in your life but is most commonly found on teenagers. I have found a few ways to prevent acne.
1) Seems obvious but you must wash your face twice a day, once at night before you go to bed and once in the morning. Remember to use warm water to open up your pores and to use a cleanser that suits your skin type. If you have oily skin you may need a stronger formula and if you have dry skin you may need a cleanser that won't strip your face of all its oils. Also wash your hands before washing your face as if you have dirty/oily hands you can spread this onto your face.
2) Moisturising is so important to insure healthy feeling and looking skin, it's essential to moisturise after washing your face as you strip your face of all the oils (which clog your pores) giving you acne, this means after washing your face you must moisturise to replenish that moisture, sounds confusing but trust me it's necessary. For different skin types there are also different moisturisers you can buy. If you have oily skin buy a gel based cream as they don't over do it and make your skin look greasy, however provide a good amount of coverage. But, if you have dry skin you should look for buying a cream based cream as its a bit longer lasting and heavier.
3) Exfoliate your skin once a week to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores which lead to acne.
4) If you wear makeup never go to bed with it still on your face as this can clog your pores producing acne, if you can't be bothered to get up and wash your face invest in some good cleansing wipes which will remove all your makeup in seconds.
5) Avoid touching your face as this can be a breeding ground for bacteria and the less bacteria on your face the less chance of getting acne. Also avoid sharing things with somebody that has acne for example: makeup brushes and towels.
6) By drinking lots of water, having a healthy diet and doing regular exercise this will also improve your skin, as it will keep you hydrated and provide lots of vitamins for your body.
7) If you have very bad acne you can also visit your doctor and they can prescribe certain creams which can reduce acne.
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