Nowadays, one is spoilt for choice as far as acne skin care products go. But before deciding on which one to use, it would be wise for you to take into account the fact that each individual is uniquely different as regards his skin type, the manner in which he has been attacked by the acne syndrome, the level of the ailment and the kind of allergic reactions and sensitivity he manifests in respect of specific ingredients in the product. No wonder then that a product which suits one person perfectly may be partially or even wholly unsuitable for another.

What you must also keep in mind while choosing an acne care product is that the cause of your acne goes far deeper than what you see on your skin. There are internal maladies which give rise to acne and, without first setting these right, you will not be able to bring an acne outbreak under control, nor be able to remedy the situation so that it does not occur again.

Not that there aren`t skin care lotions and creams which treat the surface problems of acne. If you choose with care, keeping factors such as the sort of acne that you have been afflicted with and your skin texture in mind and apply these skin products in the manner we have later discussed in this article, you will surely find a lot of relevant medications for acne, such as facial cleansers, acne treatment creams, astringents and other such medications for curing your condition. But what you have to nonetheless keep in mind is that you will not be able to gain relief from acne on a permanent basis unless you tackle the condition on two fronts, work out a strategy for getting to the root of the problem coupled with the use of skin care products which combat the external disorder on your skin.

As far as skin care products go, it should always be your endeavor to use products which are made only of natural ingredients, and to ensure that you strictly follow the instructions for its use. Before deciding on the product however, you must make sure that it will not produce any allergic reactions. Finally, do not squeeze or press your pimples in an effort to get rid of them. This method doesn`t work.

There is a health-care routine which, if regularly followed, will ensure that you are not troubled by acne. This consists of carrying out the following tasks. The first is to steam and cleanse your face. Let hot steam hit your face and then use a cleanser which suits your skin. Don`t change a cleanser which suits you. Secondly, exfoliate your skin by scrubbing away the dead and dirty skin cells. Thirdly, use an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral lotion, such as tea tree oil on the areas where you have been affected by acne. To maintain the right acid-alkaline balance, use a mask. And finally, moisturize the acne prone areas with a moisturizer which is natural.

After you discover the skin care routine which is most suitable for you, stick to it. But do not forget to take your dermatologist`s opinion on this and do remember to follow the directions given in the skin care products which suit you the most.