Acne is a skin disorder characterized by the outbreak of lesions called pimples. You can get different kind of these lesions depending on what type of acne you have; either whiteheads, blackheads or red, sore type lesions. There are various acne cleansers on the market today which can improve this condition and have changed many people's lives.

• Using just any type of cleanser will not help skins that are affected by acne. Special cleansers, toners and moisturizers are designed to help fight this condition using noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic substances. Benzoyl Peroxide is the most common and recognized of these substances used in them. There are others like erythromycin, which are used in some acne preparations.

• If simply using acne cleansers does not work for you, medication is often prescribed, which can be in the form of tablets, for example: Accutane and Claravis. These are harsher and can cause differing side effects like excessive dryness of other area of the skin, and might not work for those people with scattered occurrences of acne like just on the forehead.

Acne tends to flair up in girls often during their menstrual cycles because of hormonal imbalances, which can be very difficult to cope with during their teenage years. It is wise for them to start using the cleansers early on, even before the breakouts are considered to be serious acne.

Mild cleansers that have ingredients that do not block the pores and that do not contain alcohol are preferable. Acne can be aggravated by alcohol which dries out the skin. Your sebaceous glands then begin to produce excess oil to try and regulate your sins Ph level, which cause even more pimples.

This is the main problem with acne treatments, because they are aimed at drying out the pimples when in actual fact the skin needs extra moisture to control the acne. Acne cleansers work best in conjunction with a three step system to ensure healthy skin even after the acne has cleared up. A gel cleanser should be used as the soap ones do have drying properties.

After that a toner must be applied that is not too harsh and that contains some kind of anti acne substance. Natural extracts like tea tree and other herbal teas can work wonders. The most important last step is to apply an oil free, light moisturizer. Try to find brands that are made specifically for problem skin and it will be a good idea to get your skin accessed to make sure that the correct cleansers, toners and moisturizers are used.

Remember that your skin changes all the time so keep checking your skin's condition for dryness, oily patches, and dullness. You might have to change your cleansing system every so often to prevent acne outbreaks and keep your skin healthy.