| While there is no cure for acne, there are plenty | | | | soap to better fight P. acnes bacteria. |
| of treatments and many ways to reduce the risk | | | | Never Pop a Pimple Carelessly |
| of an acne break out, here are some tips. | | | | If you have a pimple on your face, do not rub it |
| While you can't 100% prevent an acne breakout, | | | | or pop it carelessly. Popping a pimple can actually |
| you can in many cases reduce the risk of a break | | | | cause an acne breakout, because you are |
| out. In order to prevent an acne breakout, you | | | | releasing sebum, P. acnes bacteria and other |
| should recognize how many acne breakouts occur. | | | | cellular material all over your face. Make sure you |
| Acne breakouts occur usually due to sebum which | | | | pop your pimple carefully and remove all the |
| is oil in the pores of the skin becoming clogged | | | | contents from the pimple so they do not stay on |
| and infected with P. Acnes bacteria. P. Acnes | | | | your face. |
| bacteria feed off of sebum and are usually the | | | | Consult with a Pharmacist or Dermatologist |
| main cause of acne. You can help prevent acne | | | | Many people that suffer from acne should consult |
| breakouts by reducing the amount of sebum | | | | with their pharmacist or dermatologist to create a |
| being created in the skin's pores, unclogging pores | | | | plan of action to reduce their acne breakouts. |
| and removing sebum and P. Acne bacteria from | | | | Most people need to experiment with different |
| the skin. | | | | products before finding one that is right for their |
| Wash Your Face Twice Each Day | | | | acne and skin type. Your dermatologist or |
| You should wash your face twice each day, once | | | | pharmacist can help you find the right products |
| in the morning and once before going to bed. | | | | that can not only help you fight your current |
| When washing your face, use warm water, a | | | | acne, but also prevent a larger number of acne |
| soft cloth and soap that is sensitive and won't | | | | breakouts in the future. |
| harm your skin. Some people use anti bacterial | | | | |