How do I clean my face when I have acne? 0
When you have acne, be extra gentle when you clean your face. Clean your face once in the morning and once at night before you get to bed. Use mild cleanser. Don’t use anything cleanser that has alcohol in it. Wash your face thoroughly from the jaw to the hairline. Be particularly picky when you buy your facial cleanser. You want a good clean, but not overly drying your skin. The best way is to ask for your doctor’s recommendation.
Never use a strong soap. Astringents are not recommended unless the skin is very oily, and then they should be used only on oily spots.
Many people overly clean and dry their face that actually makes their acne worse. The best way to remember is that gentle cleanse with mild cleanser. Try to pull your hair back from your face if you have oily hair and shampoo often.
Source: National Institutes of Health
