Get Rid of Teenage Acne

During your teen years, you tend to get some acne. This is because you're going through puberty, and your body is changing. With this simple face-washing schedule, you will be on your way to clear skin.

Steps

 * 1) Make sure you have all the supplies you need, check the 'Things You'll Need' section.
 * 2)  [[Image:Cetaphil.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Cetaphil, a great cleanser]]Wet your face with your hands with hot water. This will open the pores so they can easily be washed. Squirt some of the cleanser into your clean hands, rub them together, and start washing your wet face. Rub in circular motions for about 20 seconds, getting all of your face, even where there is no acne. When you're done, wash your face off with cold water, this is to close the pores so nothing can get in them. Pat gently on a clean towel to dry your face.
 * 3)  Once your face is completely dry, use a toner or astringent. These will tighten your skin to make sure your pores are completely closed. Squirt a bit on a cotton ball, and rub only on the acne. Do not rinse.
 * 4) * Use a toner if your skin is dry
 * 5) * Use an astringent if you have oily skin
 * 6) * If you have normal skin, try both and see which one is best for you
 * 7)  Use a spot treatment. Put a decent amount on the pimples, and they'll go away quickly. Do not rinse.
 * 8) * Good spot treatments - Salicylic acid and Benzoyl peroxide are best.
 * 9)  [[Image:Jess's Moisturizer.... =.=".jpg|thumb|right|180px|Moisturizer!]]If you have dry skin, use a moisturizer. Put it all over your face to avoid flaky and dry skin.
 * 10)  [[Image:I'm hoping this mask will get rid of the skin peeling off of my face..jpg|thumb|left|180px|Face mask!]]Twice a week, put a mask on your face. Before you apply the mask, wash your face with a cleanser.
 * 11)  Enjoy your clear skin!

Tips

 * Don't use any soap as your cleanser, unless it's the brand Dove or it's for acne. Hand and regular bar soap will clog pores and make acne worse.
 * Don't use a regular lotion as moisturizer. It can also clog pores, make sure you use something for your face.
 * Be patient! Your acne won't go away in a couple hours.

Things You'll Need

 * You will need a gentle cleanser. It doesn't have to be a cleanser that specifically treats acne. As long as it fits your skin type (oily, dry, normal, sensitive, etc.) it will work.
 * A toner or astringent. Toner for dry skin and astringent for oily.
 * A spot treatment - Benzoyl peroxide or Salicylic Acid
 * Moisturizer and face lotion.
 * A face mask, buy at a store or make your own. Click the link for some home made face masks that work!
 * http://beauty.about.com/od/skinflaws/a/facemasks.htm