Scrubbing Acne Prone Skin Causes More Acne

Washing your face is important, but if you're prone to acne, scrubbing your face actually spreads the bacteria and causes more acne in the long run. Use a simple, fragrance free soap made for faces (Clinique do one) and wash gently.

If you have combination skin you can try gently scrubbing only the areas that have dry skin, or use a water based moisturiser straight after washing, while your face is still slightly damp.