Cleanse your face twice daily with a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser
Use a salicylic acid cleanser or leave-on product
Try a benzoyl peroxide product for acne-related bumps
Apply a retinoid at night, such as adapalene
Exfoliate gently with chemical exfoliants like AHA or BHA
Avoid harsh scrubs and over-washing
Use non-comedogenic moisturizer and sunscreen
Stop picking, squeezing, or touching the bumps
Remove makeup thoroughly every night
Keep hair products off your face
Wash pillowcases, towels, and makeup brushes regularly
Avoid heavy, oily, or pore-clogging skincare and makeup
Patch test new products before full use
See a dermatologist if the bumps persist, spread, itch, or worsen