Most people associate acne with oily, not dry skin.
Acne affects dry skin as well as oily skin.
The most common skin type is not the extreme dry or oily type, but combination skin.
Therefore, it is important to take all the precautions associated with both dry and oily skin types.
It is always a good idea to consult your doctor or a dermatologist to get the best advice for your skin type and type of acne you are suffering from.
Every one's skin is different and your skin might be over-sensitive to certain medication or ingredients in home treatments.
When using products such as skin cleansers and topical medication, take note of the side effects.
Many of the single-use sterile pads have a lot of alcohol in them.
The alcohol is there to kill germs and bacteria on your skin, but it can also cause excessive drying out.
Alcohol and similar ingredients are good at removing oil that blocks your pores.
Blocked pores and bacteria are two important factors in acne formation.
If you find that the medication dries your skin out too much, you should use moisturizers to combat the effect.
The change from naturally oily skin to very dry skin can cause dry skin acne.
Your skin needs to stay hydrated during any sort of treatment.
The moisturizer you use should have anti-bacterial properties.
Avoid exposing your skin to too much direct sunlight.
You only need about 20 minutes of sunlight exposure per day, for your body to produce enough Vitamin D.
Wear a hat and the correct strength sunscreen for your skin type.
Choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays and has built-in moisturizer.
Precautions to take for both men and women who shave, are as follows: Make sure your razor is sharp and that the edge is undamaged.
Let the weight of the razor do the cutting work and do not be too hasty when shaving.
Bad shaving jobs with blunt razors, will leave your skin slightly broken and very sensitive.
These are prime conditions for bacteria to infect the damaged skin.
For the same reasons, you should avoid scratching your skin with your fingernails, or squeezing pimples.
In the long term, this only spreads bacteria and germs and causing scarring of the skin.
Changing your daily habits to suit your skin's needs, is a vital step in combating both oily and dry skin acne.
Wash your face at least twice a day with anti-bacterial face wash.
Change your pillow case every second day: the oil and bacteria that lurks on the fabric will affect your skin at night.
Eat lots of carrots: they contain beta-carotene, which helps strengthen your skin and prevent acne from occurring.
Make sure your diet includes zinc and chromium in the form of supplements.
Consult a doctor and have your blood tested for possible Vitamin deficiencies.
If you have a lack of certain Vitamins, take the appropriate supplements.
Remember that taking too much of one kind of supplement can also have a detrimental effect on your skin.