I wash my face several times a day. why do i still get acne?

Acne and Washing: Acne is not due to lack of washing. It is due to hormone changes that are affected by many things: if you are a girl/woman, it often gets worse before the menstrual period. Cettain foods tend to aggravate acne: nuts, peanut butter, chocolate; dairy products (cheese, milk) in excess, and sugary foods. While washing is beneficial, it cannot rid your face of the blemishes.

Unrelated: In spite of what anyone else has told you, and no matter how cruelly / foolishly, personal cleanliness has almost no effect on acne. The bacteria are deep in the hair follicles and washing can't touch them. Best otc is benzoyl peroxide, i start folks adding topical clindamycin, moving to a systemic antibiotic or the birth control pill as is right for the individual. Good luck.