Easy Acne Skin Care System that Really Works

A good acne skin care system must take into consideration your skin type. People with different skin types need to do different things to maintain a healthy complexion.

Below you will find advice broken out by skin type. You'll also find inexpensive over-the-counter product recommendations.

Acne skin care system by skin type

Sensitive skin:

• Instead of using soap to wash your face, use a soap substitute specifically formulated for sensitive skin.
• Some good products are Cetaphil, Aquanil, and Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser (our personal favorite).

Oily (or Combination) skin:

• Don't use a moisturizer.
• Don't over wash your face. If you have problems with oiliness throughout the day, gently remove excess oil with a gentle astringent.
• Some good products are Neutrogena's Clear Pore Oil-Controlling Astringent, Noxzema Triple Clean Astringent, and Clean & Clear's Advanced Acne Pads.

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Dry skin:

Acne treatments often dry out your skin, which can lead to excessive dryness. It can become even worse during the winter months when humidity is low.

• Don't over wash your face -- this typically makes dryness worse.
• Use a mild soap or soap substitute. See some product recommendations in the sensitive skin section above.
• Use a noncomedogenic moisturizer on a regular basis ("noncomedogenic" means it won't clog your pores). A good product is Oil of Olay (our personal favorite).

TKO Tip: Apply a moisturizer when your skin is damp. Moisturizers don't add moisture; rather they help keep water in your skin by slowing the evaporation process.

TKO Mythbuster: If you are normally hydrated, ingesting large quantities of water will not improve your dry skin.

Normal skin:

• Consider yourself lucky if you have normal skin (and forgive the rest of us if we jealously throw rotten tomatoes your way). Your basic acne skin care system is about as basic as it gets. Aside from washing your face and limiting sun exposure, you're pretty much home free. 

Top 5 skin care mistakes

A good acne skin care system involves doing things the right way to keep your skin healthy, but it's also important to avoid some common mistakes that can harm your skin.

Here are the top 5 skin care mistakes that cause people to unwittingly damage their skin every day.

• Stay away from soaps that contain harsh ingredients and/or exfoliants
• Do not use a medicated soap if you're already using a product containing those same ingredients
• Do not use loofahs, sponges, rough cloths, or other abrasive materials to wash your face
• Do not scrub or run when washing or drying
• Do not wash more than twice a day -- any more frequently is excessive and can irritate your acne

For those with acne-free skin, the negative effects may not be evident for many years. But for those with acne, these mistakes can immediately irritate your skin, causing increased redness and swelling.

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• Learn the right way to wash your face (most people get this wrong)
• Find out why limiting sun exposure is especially important if you suffer from acne
• Determine your skin type

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