Makeup and Beauty

Wash gently with a mild soap
Once or twice a day is usually sufficient to remove surface, oil, dead skin, and dirt. Always wash at bedtime and perhaps more often during the warm summer months. Since acne is not caused exclusively by dirt, washing with a strong soap or scrubbing violently may only cause undue irritation.
Avoid oil-base make-up
Cosmetics can make acne worse; the oil base plugs pores. Look for water-base make-up such as Almay and Allercreme foundations, which are available in a number of shades for both light and dark skins.
Eat a sensible diet
Specific foods have not been proven to affect acne, but good nutrition helps the body maintain healthy skin. Some scientists have suggested that caffeine products and excessively salty foods aggravate acne in certain individuals.
Avoid excessive exposure to the sun
Your August suntan may lead to late fall or winter skin problems. Most acne seems to improve during the summer months with increased exposure to the sun. However, sunburned or suntanned skin is actually damaged skin. As your skin rebuilds and repairs itself, it sheds the dead sun-damaged skin cells. This may cause dead skin debris to clog oil glands, leading to acne.
If you use over-the-counter medications, be wary of adverse reactions
Benzoyl peroxide the primary active ingredient of these remedies. Many people are allergic or sensitive to this chemical. These individuals may see little improvement or even a worsening of their skin condition when using products that contain benzoyl peroxide.

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