In search of an acne cure: Tips for reducing acne Let's start with a fact: there is no acne cure.  As much as the legions of teenagers and sufferers of adult acne would like there to be an acne cure, they have yet to put an acne cure onto the market.  Does that mean that there is nothing you can do?  That's hardly the case.

While there is no acne cure, there are many things you can do to reduce acne.  You could, of course, take one of the many over-the-counter or prescription acne medications.  But acne medication is not an acne cure either.

Can you do anything else? Actually, there are many things you can do.  Here are some tips to help you reduce acne:

* Reduce your stress level.  Stress can cause acne.  By reducing your stress levels, you can reduce your chances of acne outbreaks.  Try doing yoga or any other relaxing techniques.  It may not be an acne cure, but reducing stress will improve your general health.

* Don't wash your face too much. Some people think that washing your face often will reduce the risk of getting acne.  This is not the case.  Washing your face too much can actually dry out your skin, leading to acne.

* Be wary of cosmetics and hair products.  Clogged pores are a cause of acne.  Some people who use cosmetics to cover acne can actually be making it worse.  If you do use cosmetics, then you should only use cosmetics that don't clog the pores (noncomdomedogenic products)

* Be careful of what medications you are taking.  Some medications, like types of steroids, can cause acne.  When you stop taking this medication, then the acne will disappear.  This is as close to an acne cure as there is. 

* Wear loose clothing.  Many types of acne are caused by sweat, especially body and back acne.  Tight clothes keep the sweat in contact with the skin, thus causing acne.