There are a lot of skin cleansers available in the market, especially drugstores and skin care centers, however, awareness should also be the responsibility of everyone before even going through this process. Take for example the importance of knowing your skin type, which is key to also knowing which type of skin cleansers to use. If the cleansing strategy doesn t work out, try opening your pores through exfoliating cleansers and masques. After cleansing, you should kill the acne-causing bacteria by using antibacterial cleansers especially those that contain benzoyl peroxide. An acne patient can also kill the bacteria by using topical or external medications that come in the form of creams, gels, and lotions applied in the area affected. But then, due to lack of knowledge and information, more and more people are misled to use products and avail of treatments without consulting a dermatologist or a physician resulting to a more devastating situation. To avoid mistakes in choosing skin care products and treatments, it is very important to have the knowledge about general causes of skin problems its types, the age of the patient, current status or condition so you know what are the products appropriate for each kind. Here are some helpful tips in achieving that healthy skin: 1. The most basic thing you should learn in caring for your skin is to develop a good skin care regimen. Make sure that you clean your skin every day by deep cleansing it using safe cleansing products. 2. If you are using beauty products such as skin care creams, make sure that you are consistent in using or applying the product/s properly by following the instructions included. There are actually medicines that can be applied to treat acne but before putting them on your face, you need to first consult a doctor to find out the regimen that will fit your condition and your skin type. Here are some tips on how to take care of acne prone skin. 1. Let it be treated by professionals The earlier you have it medically treated, the better will be the prognosis. Exfoliation, at least once a week, benefits people with oily skin, as this removes dead skin cells that may clog the pores. Moisturizing oily skin is still necessary to re-hydrate the skin after a thorough cleansing, but moisturizers should particularly be oil-free and light. Other skin care products and cosmetics also need to be labeled oil-free, non-comedogenic, or non-acnegenic.