Skin care is important in keeping your skin clean, clear, fresh, and free of acne or scarring. Skin care involves more than just washing your face in the morning with a bar of soap, you need to use other items to keep your face clean and clear. Skin care also involves eating well and watching what other things you put into your body, in addition to the things you do every single day that can affect your skin.

Read on for some skin care you should know about that can help to reduce acne. 

Watch Your Diet

You should be eating a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as foods that aren't greasy or oily. Limit foods that contain a lot of sugar or oils. You should also be sure to avoid sugary drinks as much as possible as well. Drink plenty of water to help clear out your pores and keep your skin hydrated. Not drinking enough water can dry out your skin and lead to acne with the increased production of oils from the skin to make up for the dryness. What you put into your body can affect your skin, so be sure to put good things in your body.

Use Gentle Face Wash

Wash your face with a gentle wash to keep your skin clear. Wash your face in the morning when you shower and be sure to wash your face at night before you go to bed to remove makeup and other dirt and grime from your face. Wash your face with a gentle wash that doesn't break the skin or doesn't dry out your skin too much. Talk to your skin care professional about what face washes are best for your skin.

Don't Pick At Pimples Or Pustules

If you end up with pimples or pustules, you should never pick at the pimples or attempt to squeeze them in any way. You could end up with scars from doing this. Never pick or squeeze your acne, as it will break open the skin and leave you with a scab and eventually with a scar. Allow the pimple to heal on its own instead.

If you have acne, or are more prone to acne, there are a number of things you can do to prevent acne in the first place. Talk to your skin care professional about other things you should do to prevent acne and scars.