Clean the Skin Properly

• Avoid using standard commercially milled soaps and cleansers, as they typically contain artificial perfumes and harsh, chemical ingredients that can irritate and aggravate the skin. To prevent acne from forming, it is important to only use a soap or a cleanser that is extremely gentle and formulated for sensitive skin. A soap for sensitive skin will clean the skin without damaging or inflaming the surface layers. Avoid scrubbing the skin. Scrubbing can irritate the skin, so it is important to only lather the skin lightly and then rinse the skin clean with water.
  
  

Medicate the Skin Properly

• Using a low-concentration benzoyl peroxide cream is a good way to treat any active acne breakouts while preventing more blemishes. It is important to only use the lowest concentration cream, no higher than 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, or the cream could burn the skin and make it red, itchy, or irritated. If you have any active acne, use a nickel-sized amount twice daily, and spread it gently onto the skin until it is completely absorbed. For people wishing to prevent breakouts, use a pea-sized amount once per day instead.
  
  

Moisturize the Skin Properly

• Most people do not realize that when the skin becomes too dry, it can cause oil overproduction to compensate for the lack of moisture. By using a moisturizer daily, you can maintain a healthy moisture balance in the skin and avoid acne breakouts. It is important to use only an oil-free moisturizer, which will not contain oils that could clog the pores. Use a dime-sized amount on the skin one to two times per day to keep the skin hydrated and clear.