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  Puberty occurs when your body begins to change into the body of an adult. Among other changes, the rise in the level of hormones and activity of oil glands in your skin can contribute to unwanted skin blemishes. According to KidsHealth.org, many teens experience oily skin and pimples for the first time during puberty. Countless products on the market, however, can maintain the appearance of your skin, prevent blemishing and heal acne.
  
  

Face Washes

• Face washes--a necessary part of the skin care regimen--remove dirt and debris that contribute to pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes. Even if you do not suffer from acne, specially formulated facial cleansers maintain the overall health and appearance of your skin. For acne-prone skin, salicylic acid cleanses away dead skin cells and reduces pore blockage, preventing and healing acne. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics website suggests using products for sensitive or dry skin, citing them as milder and less irritating than other skin cleansers on the market.
  
  

Exfoliants

• Dead skin cells trap bacteria in your pores and contribute to acne and other blemishes. To prevent their accumulation, exfoliate regularly with an exfoliating cleanser, recommends the American Academy of Dermatology. These types of washes often include tiny beads that gently scrub your skin. Exfoliants--often sold as part of an acne treatment regimen--may also include salicylic acid, a chemical exfoliant that treats acne. Always select products that meet the needs of your particular skin type.
  
  

Moisturizers

• After removing oil and bacteria from skin, you should restore moisture with lotions or moisturizers. While regular lotions work ideally for the skin on your arms and legs, the University of Illinois Healthcare website emphasizes that such products typically leave a residue that will clog pores, and suggests using facial moisturizers whose packaging displays a non-comedogenic label.
  
  People with oily skin may wish to avoid products advertised as strong moisturizers, as well as any that contain oil. Many manufacturers carry moisturizers especially designed for teens with acne-prone skin that contain salicylic acid or other medicines to treat acne. Acne.org recommends benzoyl peroxide for its antibacterial properties, which prevents the infection of pores from the acne-causing bacteria, P. acnes.
  
  

Sun Protection

• According to Kidshealth.org, unprotected exposure to the sun can increase the clogging of pores while only seeming to reduce the appearance of acne. Use sunblock to counter the acne-worsening effects of the sun. AcneNet stresses the importance of sun protection while using an acne treatment regimen. Many moisturizers for the treatment of acne also contain a sunblock ingredient, or you can buy a non-comedogenic sunblock to ensure that your salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide acne treatments do not result in unnecessary peeling, redness or scars.