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Either way, many people find acne annoying or embarrassing. To reduce acne and its damage to your skin, check out the following care tips.

1. Keep your hands off

Try not to touch your face, or keep it to a minimum. Touching your face, especially with unwashed hands, can spread bacteria and worsen your clogged pores. You should also never pick at your pimples; picking can result in further inflammation and possible scarring.

2. Gently does it

Clean your face gently, as trauma to the acne breakouts may worsen the acne or cause scarring. When washing your face, use your hands, as any terrycloth or other scrubbing material may cause acne sores to rupture.

3. Choose your products wisely

When picking out skincare products like cleansers, choose ones specially formulated for acne. They often contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which help to clear acne sores.

4. Oil-free is the way to go

Oil is one of the main culprits when it comes to clogged pores and acne. To avoid excess sebum, make sure you look for products that are oil-free. For example, if you wear makeup, use an oil-free liquid foundation, or even powder.

If you need to use a moisturizer, use only light, non-comedogenic moisturizers, which do not aggravate acne. There are oil-free moisturizers on the market that contain anti-bacterial agents for acne-prone skin.