Cleanse thoroughly. For everyday skin care, a foamy or gel cleanser will usually work well if your skin is oily. Cleanse your skin once daily, or twice if it becomes particularly oily or unclean during the day. If a teen girl uses makeup, Wu advises removing the eye makeup first, followed by a gel or foaming cleanser and fingertip cleansing. If you participate in sports or work hard in physical education, cleanse your face before working out if you can. She advises carrying facial tissues to blot your skin at the very least. Try a milky cleanser and moisturizer if your teen has dry skin as opposed to oily skin.

Before going to bed, wash your face. It's not a good idea, even if your best friend can do it and still look amazing. Use a pre-moistened cleaning wipe to remove oil, debris, and makeup if you're simply too fatigued to tie your hair back, remove your makeup, and wash your face, advises Wu. If you frequently sleep with makeup on, you may experience an acne flare-up or an itchy rash known as perioral or periocular dermatitis.

Manage oil. Without harming your skin, you want to keep the shine down. According to Wu, controlling oil may be done in three simple steps: (1) select a salicylic acid cleanser; (2) apply an oil-free primer to reduce shine; and (3) blot oil throughout the day with specialist cloths or tissues.

Exfoliate. Only once or twice a week, using a product that is relatively light, is required for exfoliation. Avoid scrubbing (it won't help with blackheads or acne) and excessive exfoliation.

Purchase the best acne treatments. Try this method if you experience breakouts: wash your face, use a toner, and then apply a prescription acne gel.

Never exchange makeup. Wu inquires, "Do you want to spread your friend's germs?" Sharing lip and eye makeup is especially unwise, so resist the urge to sample your friend's flawless new eyeliner and get your own.

Keep your hands tidy. Preventing your skin from being exposed to a lot of bacteria and dirt is one approach to keep it healthy. Before touching your face or touching up your makeup, wash your hands. You should also periodically clean other objects that come into contact with your skin, such as your phone.

Select sprays for your hair. Consider that your hair product may be to fault if you notice that your acne outbreaks tend to cluster around your hairline or other areas where your hair frequently contacts your skin. Change to spray products since these, in Wu's words, "are less prone to induce outbreaks."

Leave out the toothpaste and other urban legends. You may have heard of several strange treatments for acne, such as rubbing toothpaste on your skin. In fact, if you have a reaction to the substances, this could actually make your skin worse. There are a ton of fantastic skin care items available that can make you look your best.

Put on sunblock. You want your skin to appear healthy both now and in the future. According to Wu, wearing sunscreen prevents your acne breakouts from turning black. Choose an oil-free product, and look for cosmetics that incorporate sunscreen, such as liquid foundation.

Skip the tanning bed. Use a self-tanner to achieve a healthy bronze hue. Sun exposure and tanning beds can cause early wrinkling and raise your risk of developing skin cancer.

Speak to a physician. A dermatologist visit can make a significant difference, especially if you have painful, big lumps under the skin, or red, pus-filled pimples. Wu claims that those "may stay with you for a lifetime." Prescription cleansers and acne medications, which can clear skin more quickly and efficiently than over-the-counter items, may be beneficial to you.

Teenage life should be enjoyable. With these advice, take control of your skin care, and your smile will soon return thanks to a clean complexion.