Tips for acne Please!?

Okay I dont have bad acne but I Get random pimples all the time. And it lowers my self esteem even worse then it already is. I Really need to know some good face washes that will help me and what kind of ingredients i should look for that will help. Right now i have been using st. ives apricot scrub ( exfoliating stuff ) i use it about twice a day and now i have a bad rash from all over my face. Please help :'(