Living acne free is a dream for some people. For the majority of people acne is a phase they go through during adolescence. For others, though, acne is something that continues to plague them through adulthood. Living acne free is about adopting a lifestyle that will allow you to create good conditions for your skin and prevent the further development of acne.

Dirt and oil are the two biggest culprits that lead to acne. Freeing your skin from dirt and oil is essential in your fight to be acne free. Acne is caused by clogged pores. It can be visible on the skins surface as white heads, black heads or cysts. In order to be completely acne free a person has to make sure their skin is as free from dirt and oil as possible. This can be difficult because you skin actually produces oil to help keep it healthy. However, it is excess oil that is the problem and must be handled. Dirt is easier to keep from the skin since that is an external problem, not internal like oil. With these things in mind your road to acne free skin can be easier.

Dirty skin is the best place for acne to form. You want to try to keep your skin as clean as possible. It is also important to note that not just oily skin can produce acne, but dry skin can as well. In fact, when the skin is too dry, it produces more oil to try to combat the dryness which can then present as acne. Everyday, preferably morning and evening, you should use a mild face wash to cleanse your skin. You want to wash it carefully without being to harsh and pulling the skin. Make sure to remove all the cleanser. You should also exfoliate. You can do this with a scrub made for the skin. Exfoliating will help to get rid of dead skin cells, which are also a contributing factor to acne as they get stuck down in the pores along with the oil. Use a toner that is designed for your skin tone. The toner will help to remove any skin cells you have exfoliated and any cleanser that may remain. It will leave your face feeling refreshed, but should not leave your face feeling tight. You can now moisturize. Be sure to use a non-oily moisturizer that is designed to be used on the face.

There are many treatments on the market and finding the right one to use will involve some trial and error. Whichever treatment that you find works for you, can be made more effective with these simple tips: gently wash your face with a mild cleanser, do not touch, pick, squeeze or otherwise play with the blemishes and, use cosmetics labeled noncomedogenic. Also, whichever treatment you choose needs to be used as directed and for enough time to determine if it works. If you do not see an improvement in about 8 weeks, it is time to look for a different solution. So, now that you know what really causes acne and how to get the most from your skin treatment you can look forward to a clear beautiful skin.