If regular acne washes (salicylic acid and other types) do not work for you and you do not want to use harsh oral medications.....
Wash affected area with Nizoral shampoo for 3 or so days. Then use EOD or E3D if necessary. A little bit goes a long way. I do this on cycle and it clears up any forehead acne that comes about from cycling. For the face - massage into a lather and let sit for a minute or so before rinsing. If using on the back or other less sensitive areas, the lather can sit longer on the skin.
Ketoconazole will limit production of oil from the sebaceuos glands, as well as lower inflammation. It works well for me. Do not get shampoo in your eyes or your mouth. If any dryness occurs (I don't have an issue with this), I would suggest using a clear (no dyes/perfume/alcohol) aloe vera gel as a light 'mosturizer' after the fact.