Just pat your face dry and do not rub it with a towel. Avoid oil based products. Avoid acne irritants such as airborne grease from fast food restaurants, rubbing or friction from sporting equipment etc. Give anti-acne products time to clear up the lesions. This can mean several weeks or even months.
Some acne products increase the skin's photosensitivity.
When in the sun wear a hat and use sunscreen and avoid tanning booths while using these products. It is an antibacterial agent effective against acne-causing bacteria and must be applied once or twice daily for several weeks before it has an effect. Salicylic acid is an ingredient found in many non prescription acne lotions, creams and pads, and it reduces abnormal shedding of the skin cells along the hair follicle. It does not effect sebum production or the acne causing bacteria. It does need to be used daily.