Now it's important that you learn how to not only treat your existing acne, but also prevent it. When we get right down the cause, we can learn how to actually get rid of it for good, or at least combat it in a way that it won't be returning anytime soon. Because when you battle the cause as opposed to the outcome you get better results.

1. Keep your face clean. It cannot be stressed enough that this is one of the most important aspects of skin care and keeping your acne at bay. The reason you are experiencing it in the first place is because your skin's pores are clogged, so you don't want them to get even more clogged by touching your face all the time.

2. Exfoliate your skin. By doing this you are targeting and destroying the dead skin cells on your face that contribute to acne. Buy a cream, lotion, or facial scrub from the store and have a daily regimen of exfoliation. This is a huge step in taking care of your skin and staying acne free.

3. See your dermatologist. This is a person who specifies in the skin and how to take care of it. He will give you an idea of both what kind of acne you have and also how to take care of it properly. There are different solutions that they can suggest to you, ranging from topical solutions (antibiotics you ingest by mouth) to laser light treatment, and even home made treatments.

4. An important thing to remember is keep yourself educated. Go on the internet, it has thousands upon millions of paged dedicated to the very topic of acne treatment and it will help you immensely. Also talk to people who have or are experiencing their own troubles regarding this skin condition.

5. And also make sure your diet is balanced and nutritious, because part of taking care of your skin is knowing what to put in your body.