417 1540 Teens Diet & Health Grooming & Hygiene true Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:33:59 -0800 /system/videos/4/17/04/417.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, acne, pimple, zit, get rid, clean, clear, skin, face, pores How To Get Rid Of Acne http://www.howcast.com/videos/417-How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Acne http://www.howcast.com/videos/417-How-To-Get-Rid-Of-Acne/edit approved 201 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=417"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=417" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 49 Beauty_Girl http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/Personal.How_to_Get_Rid_of_Acne_SD_2__xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 13619 false false false 10114 0 35 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/35.jpg Wash morning & night Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water when you wake up in the morning and at night just before bed.

]]> 10115 1 43 Tip Don’t use harsh scrubs on acne—it will only irritate and inflame the acne.

]]> 10116 2 48 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/48.jpg Pat face dry Gently pat your face dry with a towel—don’t rub, or you can extract too much moisture from your face.

]]> 10117 3 56 Tip Be careful not to wash your face too much, which can irritate your skin. If you have oily skin, try blotting it with a clean tissue instead.

]]> 10118 4 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/64.jpg Apply medication Apply a topical acne medication, either one prescribed by your dermatologist or an over-the-counter cream, lotion, or gel containing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.

]]> 10119 5 75 Tip Benzoyl peroxide reduces a certain kind of bacteria on the skin and salicylic acid helps unclog pores by correcting abnormal skin cell shedding, so one might work better for you than the other.

]]> 10120 6 87 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/87.jpg Protect skin Protect your skin with a non-comedogenic sunscreen and avoid excess exposure to sunlight. This is always important, but it is especially critical when you’re using topical or internal acne medication, which increases skin’s photosensitivity.

]]> 10121 7 103 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/103.jpg Use right cosmetics Use only non-comedogenic, water-based cosmetics that are oil-free. There are moisturizers and makeup formulated for acne-prone skin.

]]> 10122 8 112 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/112.jpg Shave carefully If you shave, do so carefully and sparingly. Shaving can easily irritate sensitive skin, so only shave when it is necessary and only in one direction.

]]> 10123 9 123 Tip Some shaving creams on the market contain benzoyl peroxide, so check the label.

]]> 10124 10 129 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/129.jpg Don't pop Don’t squeeze, pop, or pinch acne. It can cause further inflammation and even permanent scarring.

]]> 10125 11 137 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/137.jpg Avoid actions Avoid actions that cause repetitive or prolonged contact with the affected area, like holding a phone against your face, wearing sports equipment, or resting your chin on your hand.

]]> 10126 12 148 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/148.jpg Keep hair clean Keep your hair clean and out of your face. The natural oils in hair can contribute to acne, as can hair products that contain oil.

]]> 10127 13 157 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/157.jpg See dermatologist If you take proper care of your skin but you still have outbreaks, schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. There are different types of acne that may require different approaches in treatment.

]]> 10128 14 169 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/169.jpg Follow instructions If you’re under a dermatologist’s care, follow his or her instructions carefully. If you’re prescribed an oral medication, take it regularly.

]]> 10129 15 178 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/417/178.jpg Be patient Be patient! Fighting acne is a slow process, and there is no quick fix or immediate cure. But sooner or later you’ll win the battle—and your skin will thank you for it.

]]> 10130 16 189 Fact Acne is one of the most common skin afflictions in the U.S., and 95% of those affected first suffer from it in their teens.

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