Please see my article about Acne, basically you need to use a non-foaming cleanser like Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, followed by an acid based lotion to reduce the number of acne-causing bacteria on your skin-I recommend Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, or CeraVe Acne control gel. The article about acne also has a useful table with daily treatment advice

Have a look at the article 60 60-Year-Old Old with Aging and Sun Damage, and explain to him that skin treatment is like any other necessary medical treatment; it’s not cosmetics, and it will prevent more problems ( like skin cancers ) from developing later.

Brown blotches are a sign of sun damage, number one thing to do is use regular sunscreen, number 2 is as in my article about Pigmentation where I discuss a lot of products that will make a big difference