7 Easy Tips on Skin Care for Adult Acne

If you suffer with adult acne prone skin that is not getting better, it's advisable to see a dermatologist.  If the cause of your adult acne is bacteria along with inflammation, then antibiotics may be necessary for a certain limited amount of time.  However, if you don't take care of you skin, you'll have to depend on your dermatologist and medications for a very long time.  This may not be a good thing, since over use of antibiotics may give rise to strains of bacteria that become resistant to antibiotics.

Follow the steps below to help your skin fight acne:

1.  Since germs, sweat and dirt can be a breeding ground for more bacteria, be careful what touches your acne prone skin.  Touching your face after working on keyboards, or holding phones, pencils and other objects can irritate and aggravate your acne.

2.  Keep your skin clean with a gentle cleanser free of sodium lauryl sulfate.  Don't wash your face more than two times a day.  Once in the morning and once before you go to bed is sufficient.

3.  Use oil-free moisturizers that are non-comedogenic on your face.  If not labeled as non-comedogenic, cosmetics, sunscreens and other products can clog your pores.

4.  Do not pick or squeeze at whiteheads, blackheads or acne.  This can worsen the problem and even leave scars.

5.  Certain drugs, according to Mayo Clinic, can cause acne.  These are corticosteroids, androgens or lithium.

6.  Use a gentle exfoliating scrub weekly to remove dead cells.  When dead cells accumulate on the surface, so may bacteria.

7.  Only use non-irritating, gentle sensitive skin products.  Some acne products contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid as active ingredients.  Although these may temporarily help, they may also irritate sensitive skin.

Sensitive Skin Acne Products

Cleure has sensitive skin acne products for all skin types. Use them daily to help with free and clear skin.