Cleanse gently twice daily with a mild, non-comedogenic cleanser
Use topical benzoyl peroxide
Use topical salicylic acid
Use a topical retinoid such as adapalene
Apply non-comedogenic moisturizer
Use sunscreen daily
Avoid picking, squeezing, or scrubbing acne
Remove makeup before sleeping
Shower after sweating
Keep hair products off the face
Wash pillowcases and hats regularly
Avoid heavy, oily, or pore-clogging products
Consider oral antibiotics for inflammatory acne
Consider hormonal treatments for acne in appropriate patients
Consider isotretinoin for severe or resistant acne
See a dermatologist if acne is severe, painful, scarring, or not improving