First, in order to find the right product for your acne problem, it is important for you to know your skin type. If you notice that your skin is usually tight and that your pores are barely noticeable, then you probably have dry skin.  With dry skin you wouldn’t want to use a product for oily skin as this will only leave your skin even drier.

Oily skin is generally characterized by large noticeable pores and a visible shine from the surface oil.  You may notice when you touch your skin that this oil can transfer to fingertips or clothing.  As with dry skin, for oily skin you would not want to use a product for dry skin as this will only exacerbate the problem by adding additional unwanted oils.

Combination skin is generally described as having both dry and oily skin characteristics at the same time.  The oily skin can generally be found on the T-zone, the area of the forehead down through the nose and chin, and the dry skin is typically found on the cheeks and around the eyes.  Unfortunately, this can be the most difficult to treat as your battling both skin types at the same time.  Fortunately, there are products on that market that are specifically formulated for combination skin.

Second, acne treatment products can be expensive but it’s good to know that there are things you can do that don’t have to cost anything. Before going out and spending a fortune on products why not start doing some of these things that are free?  For instance, eating healthier foods and drinking fresh water will go a long way in helping you combat acne. Caffeine, white sugars and carbohydrates have all been shown to interfere with proper hormonal function.  It is these hormones that can cause the sebaceous glands to go into overdrive and make more oils to clog your pores.

Rest is also a very powerful, free, acne treatment.  How you ask?  Rest recharges our immune system so that it can fight the bacteria causing acne another day.  So, when someone says they are catching up on their beauty sleep, they really are helping themselves to more beautiful skin.

Lastly, sometimes the best thing you can do for your acne is to seek medical help.  The acne you suffer from may be caused by a hormonal imbalance that could require prescription medication.  Also, you could have an underlying infection causing your acne that requires an antibiotic.  A medical professional would be the best person to help in these situations.

So, take the time to get to know your skin type so that you can find the best acne products for you.  Start doing the free things to help your body fight acne and lastly, if all other methods fail, consult a doctor or dermatologist who will be able to find the root cause of your acne and prescribe you the right medication.