Most people who have acne prone skin know what it is and for those who don’t know what acne prone skin is here is a simple explanation. Each pore of the skin secretes oil which protects the skin and any dead cells which are trapped in the pore of the skin get pushed out to the surface. When too much oil is produced it causes the dead cells to get trapped in the pore without getting pushed out on to the skin surface and this causes pimples on the skin. These dead cells appear as white heads under the skin and the skin has pimples on it. Acne occurs when the skin pores excrete more oil then is normal. There are several reasons for acne skin; the first is that it can be due to a genetic disorder, which means one has inherited oily skin which is acne prone. Over exposure to sunlight or pollution are the environmental factors that can cause acne. Not having a proper balanced diet can also cause acne. When hair gets trapped in acne skin it can be quite painful. Men who have acne prone sensitive skin suffer a lot when they have to shave as the roots of the hair are trapped in the skin pores causing acne.

Acne prone skin care is really not very difficult if one does follow some simple rules. The first acne prone skin care that one should adopt is that one should drink plenty of water. Secondly one should wash their faces twice daily or after sweating excessively. Wash with a gentle non abrasive soap and not a hard soap. Also avoid using any abrasive while washing; one must wash the face gently with ones finger tips and not with a wash cloth, or mesh sponge or anything that will irritate the skin, use lukewarm and not hot water. Anyone who has acne prone skin should not ‘over wash’ their faces as this can cause the acne to aggravate. One should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Also people with acne prone skin should wear sun glasses, hat, long sleeved shirts or blouses and trousers or full length skirts and avoid over exposure to sunlight. Don’t wear clothes that don’t allow the skin to breath like nylons, polyesters, etc, wear natural fabrics which are non abrasive like cotton. These are the natural treatments for acne prone skin and anyone with acne prone skin should follow them.

One must follow tips to treat acne prone skin which are; don’t try and pop the pimples, don’t keep touching or scratching the skin, avoid applying rubbing alcohol, avoid tanning and avoid using any greasy hair care product. Some people think that they cannot use makeup if their skin is acne prone. The best makeup for acne prone skin is that which is 'noncomedogenic' which in simple words means makeup that does not clog the skin pores. Moisturizer and acne prone skin work well together as the moisturizer can help to calm painful acne skin. When using a foundation for acne prone skin again make sure that the foundation allows the skin to breath and will not clog its pores. This is extremely important.

Tropical acne medication is the best treatment for oily acne prone skin. Apply it before using a moisturizer and if it irritates the skin then just reverse the process and apply the moisturizer first and then the medication. Treatment for oily acne prone skin and the treatment for acne prone sensitive skin are best recommended by a dermatologist. One should not try and experiment with their acne skin or follow hearsay. It is a dermatologist who is best qualified to tell a person how to treat their acne. As skin types differ and what worked for one will not necessarily work for the other.

People with acne prone skin should avoid exposure to the sun or any surface like sand, water or snow which reflects the sun and should avoid tanning and tanning beds. Apply any sunscreen that has a +15 SPF (Sun Protection Factor) liberally. Do keep checking your skin and if one sees any increase or change in the skin consult a skin specialist.