Wash your face twice daily with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
Stop using scrubs, exfoliants, and harsh acne products for a few days
Use a non-comedogenic moisturizer
Apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes once or twice daily
Try an over-the-counter salicylic acid product if the bumps are acne-related
Try an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide product if the bumps are inflamed
Use a gentle chemical exfoliant like lactic acid or glycolic acid only if your skin tolerates it
Avoid heavy oils, thick creams, and pore-clogging makeup
Keep hair products off your face
Change pillowcases regularly
Do not pick, squeeze, or scrub the bumps
Use sunscreen daily
Stop any new skincare product that may be causing irritation
See a dermatologist if the bumps are painful, itchy, spreading, or not improving within a few weeks