The main cause of acne is a bad diet that can lead to an oily type of skin. There are several other reason for having oily skin and one of them is an improper wash or you might not be cleansing your face regularly. If you’re trying to get rid of oily skin and cure acne completely then you should follow all the steps below for guaranteed and everlasting results.

1) The first thing that you need to do is to ensure that you keep your skin clean by washing it at least twice a day. Some doctors recommend the use of glycerin soaps that can give you a much clearer and oil free skin.

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Having oily skin naturally leads to two major problems, this being acne and blackheads. Acne and oily skin go hand in hand, and having a face that looks like a small swarm of biting insects decided to attack you is definitely not appealing. Black heads can be just as irritating because dirt gets clogged under your pores, and no amount of regular washing can get rid of these little dark spots on your face. Here are a few tips for dealing with acne on oily skin.

First, remember that the root cause of the acne and blackheads is your oily skin. The oil manages to trap day to day dust, and these little dirt particles can either cause infections on the skin, a.k.a. acne, or lodge inside the pores, a.k.a. blackheads. One of the major reasons for oily skin is actually a person’s diet. To avoid acne on oily skin, try to avoid foods rich in fat and oil, including pork, peanuts, and potato chips. Fried foods are, of course, another culprit here. While reducing the oil in your diet won’t get rid of oily skin completely, it will at least minimize your skin’s oiliness so that the other treatment methods given below will be more effective to get rid of acne on oily skin.

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Some people have claimed that dairy products, for example, make their skin break out. I don’t know of any studies that have proven this, but even if this is true for you at your age, it’s unlikely to be the cause of his severe, typical adolescent cystic acne. Even though it seems to live on grease, it’s not likely to significantly affect your skin (unless you get the grease all over his face and doesn’t wash it off).

Is it possible to control oil?  Or is it the clogging of the pores that we’re attempting to control?
Don’t use harsh treatments to attempt to control oil – you stimulate the glands to produce even more oil afterwards and it becomes a vicious circle. Clogged pores are full of dead skin cells as well as oil, which give bacteria on the surface of the skin a great meal, leading to inflamed pimples. You want to gently clean the skin (if it’s not one of those medicated bars – you may also want to try a non-drying cleanser) with a mild compound. Using a soft washcloth (no scrubbing) will help gently remove loose dead skin cells so that there’s less to fall into the pores and clog them. There’s no need to wash more than twice a day. Your next step is to fight the skin bacteria with an appropriate medication. A dermatologist may recommend Accutane, but it is strong stuff and should be considered for severe cystic acne that doesn’t respond to any other measures.

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have had acne for years. My face is oily, and not only do I have acne on my face but on my lower back, shoulders, and butt too. What is the best acne cleanser for my face and body that isn’t too expensive?

Please don’t tell me about pills or give me links to other sites. I just want answers about acne treatments you have used.