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Wash your face regularly using a mild cleanser and warm water. Be gentle—don't scrub hard! Avoid astringents, which can dry out and irritate skin.

Use only light, water-based moisturizers. Look for one that has SPF 15 or a higher number sunscreen.

For sensitive skin, try products that say "fragrance-free" or "without perfume". If you're allowed to wear makeup, use only water-based products that say "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" on the label. Make sure to take off your makeup before going to bed.

To control acne, try over-the-counter products that you can buy without a doctor's order. These products come as gels, lotions, creams, and soaps. Your doctor can treat more serious acne problems.

Drink plenty of water
Always wear "broad-spectrum" sunscreen, which protects against UVA and UVB rays. Wear sunscreen even on cloudy days. SPF alone does not protect against these two types of harmful rays. Follow the directions on the bottle to put more on after a while. Wear lipscreen with at least SPF 15. And, your skin needs more than just sunscreen.

• Wear long-sleeve shirts, pants, and a hat.
• Stay in the shade.
• Stay out of the sun in the middle of the day, when rays are strongest.