your acne. Gently pat your skin dry with a clean towel, Aguh says.
Don’t use heavy, oily makeup. Protect your skin from the sun. Try skin-lightening products on dark spots. If your acne only appears on your forehead and temples, your hair care products may be to blame, she notes.
“When treating acne, it’s important to be patient, as it can take at least four to eight weeks to see improvement after using a topical acne medication,” Aguh says.
Avoiding Acne
You can also try the following tips to avoid an acne breakout:
As mentioned before, you can also use over-the-counter acne medications, moisturizers, etc. to treat acne. If you are in doubt about the ingredients in these products or your make-up, you should speak with your dermatologist to ensure these products are safe for your skin and will not make your acne worse.