1. Avoid sun exposure; try to apply sunscreen everyday.
  2. Drink plenty of water.
  3. Don’t over wash your face. Over washing can cause the skin to produce excess oils and contribute to future breakouts.
  4. Make sure the word “noncomedogenic” is on all of your face cleansers, moisturizers and make-up.
  5. Wash your face in the morning and at night with warm water and a cleanser.
  6. Don’t touch your face to keep dirt, oil, bacteria from your hands at bay.
  7. Exfoliate once a week.
  8. Be sure to moisturize after washing face.
  9. Don’t forget your skin regimen, especially during the stress of finals, because psychological stress is proven to be linked to breakouts.
  10. Wash your pillowcases once a week.