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Millions of people around the world are affected by acne. The condition can range from mild to severe scarring and it can affect a person’s confidence and self esteem.

Practically anyone can be prone to acne breakouts. It does not matter if you are young or old, male or female. We are all equally exposed to this skin condition.

If you have acne, you would have probably tried many products that did not work.

Many products on the market claim to treat acne but most of them are ineffective and cause the condition to worsen.

So what do you do? Follow these 6 simple tips to fast acne cure.

1. Gently clean your face.

Use a gentle cleanser to wash you face. Do not rub on the skin too hard as this will aggravate the acne. Choose a gentle cleanser that is made for acne prone skin.

2. Reduce excess oil

Our skin has sebaceous glands that produce oil. However, when these glands produce too much oil, the excess oil can mix with dirt and dead skin cells and clog the pores.

You need to keep the oil under control to prevent this. Choose a good astringent to reduce the oil surface and keep oil production under control.

3. Do not touch the acne

If you see a pimple on your face, resist the urge to squeeze it or pop it.

Popping a zit will only cause the acne to become worse. It can potentially cause an infection and acne scarring.

4. Use only the right makeup.

It is best to avoid using makeup if you have acne. But if you have to, then choose an oil free and non comedogenic makeup.

5. Right way to shave

For men who have acne problems, they have to be very careful when shaving.

It is recommended to use a razor instead of electric shavers. Also use shaving cream to prevent cuts and dryness.

6. Have adequate amount of sunlight

Sunlight is good for our skin. However, if you’re exposing your skin to sunlight for long periods because you think your acne is going to be less noticeable on darker skin, you’re dead wrong.

Over exposure to sunlight can be very damaging to your skin. Remember to use a high SPF sun block and choose an oil free formula.