Does simple soap prevent acne or should i just wash my face only with water or even wash my face at all?

do not use soap on your face full stop! soap can leave a residue (spelling sorry) on your skin, this can block the pores.. causing acne/spots..





just straight forward warm water and a clean cloth is all you need. the cloth will wipe away dead skin from the surface.. always a clean cloth or just throw water on your face and wipe off with a clean towel... alway clean. clean pillow cases ect will also keep acne at bayDoes simple soap prevent acne or should i just wash my face only with water or even wash my face at all?
If you suffer from acne, you probably have sensitive, oily skin - soap will only make this worse, as it dries out the skin, which then produces more oil to compensate.





You'd be better off with a mild soap-free face wash - there's loads on the market, and supermarket own-brands are good if you're on a budget. Cleansing face wipes for sensitive skin are also an option.





Whatever you choose, you want your skin to feel comfortable after washing, not tight, and you could try a moisturier for men, for oily skin, Loreal do some really good ones, (look for one that says its 'mattifying') to combat the oiliness if that is a problem for you.





Finally, if the acne becomes a real problem, visit your GP, as sometimes you can be prescribed medication that can help.Does simple soap prevent acne or should i just wash my face only with water or even wash my face at all?
You need to get a cleanser, toner and moisturiser. Soap will make the skin too dry and cause the skin to produce excess oil to over compensate causing more spots. You need to use the correct products for your skin type. However, a good general cleanser i find is Elemis sensitive cleansing wash, it is great for balancing your skin out.
I have found Dove soap is the best cleanser, even after trying some expensive brands. Then if you do get a spot, apply neat tea-tree oil. Moisturise every night, (I use Oil of Olay which I find is great as it soaks right in and doesn't leave a greasy residue.)


Try to avoid fried or processed foods, eat a healthy balanced diet, get your 5 a day and drink plenty of water.
When I suffered from acne, the G.P. told me every 2years or


so, that I'd ';grow out'; of it!.At 22, no difference to be seen, but was told by someone when I was unmarried at 18, that


the only thing to cure it was having a baby!Thought that remedy a bit drastic, but having had a baby, when married, it did indeed stop the worst.It is U'r hormones, %26amp; diet, that are playing U up!
not alot does,


but if you drink lots of milk i suggest you don't because this will make it worse :\





also washing your face a lot will take the natural oils/nutrient things out your skin and dry it out (:


but still wash your face because if you didn't, eww.
Hi, there was a really good program on last night called embarrasing bodies and it had a whole section on acne, it had some really good tips so i'd recommend watching that on channel 4 (they have some sort of iplayer thingy on channel4.com i think).





It said that you defo should not drink milk and thats all I remembered because I dont suffer from it!





good luck! x
Yes, soap does help, because it cleans the excess oil off your face and out of your pores! If you have dry skin, use a moisturizing face soap, but ifyour skin is oily, use oil free products.
I think soap gives you dry skin. Best to have a look for something in the shops...doesn't have to be expensive. I think if ur gunna get acne you'll get it wether you clean your face or not to be fair
I find that using soap (or infact any kind of products\face masks etc) on my face makes me break out in spots so I just use water. Try using just water and see if it makes a difference.
you shouldn't use just regular soap...use cetaphil 2 wash your face and it should help to clear up your skin after a few days...that is what I use and it always helps me
nothing PREVENTS acne, spots are due to hormones, although soap isnt that good for you as it dries the skin out
use a facial cleaner. its much less harsh than soap and wont dry your skin out.
nothing can prevent acne, proactive use it
You should get a soap for your face. It will help keep it free of oils.
no does fire get rid of rats oxymoron use stridex medicated pads and avoid choclates
you shouLd get a soap bUt use a mild s0ap that fits to your face....
you need to get a spot/acne treament kit they work and soap just drys out your skin