Astra Yadira asked:


Pimples are a nightmare! Don’t you just hate it when you wake up in the morning and see a huge pimple staring back at you in the mirror?

It always seems to appear right when we don’t want it the most. On the first day of school, have that big date coming up or when we have that really important job interview.

Don’t blame yourself, these little buggers are actually infections that appear in the skin due to built up dirt and bacteria.

A pimple is not just the white gunk that shoots out when you pop it. Yes, we have all seen this gunk and it is not pretty. I’ve even seen it in projectile mode, but that is another story.

You might be really tempted to just pop it and get it over with but that is not always the best idea. Sure it may make you feel better going out in public, but the residual affects are not worth it. Let me explain…

When you pop a pimple it creates a small open wound on your face. Which leaves it open to infection which will only lead to more whiteheads. In fact, popping a pimple will most likely just lead to even more pimples. Who wants that? Certainly not me.

Another negative for popping pimples is that it spreads oil, dirt and bacteria on your skin, which just spreads them. What you need is a solution that will stop the cycle. It seems like many of these pimple solutions are not really “solutions” after all.

The last thing you want to do is keep popping your pimples and develop acne scars that stay with you for the rest of your life. Stop thinking about the short term satisfaction of popping your pimple and think about the long term health of your skin! You owe this to yourself.

We have all seen adults that have pock marks in their skin because they did not heed this advice when they were younger. Don’t let your skin turn into this. Reverse the damage while you still can.

What is a person to do then when faced with a mounting pimple (no pun intended)? Well, start off with a better diet. What you put in your body comes out through your pores. When you eat healthy food you will have healthy skin.

A person eating pepperoni pizza every day will start to have a face that resembles what they are eating. Not very cute after a while.

Stressing out certainly does not help the situation either. Calm down and clean up your lifestyle. Stress and dairy products produce hormones in our bodies that don’t give off the most flattering affects for our complexion.

If things get really bad you may want to consider visiting a doctor to see if there is a more complicated problem on your hands. However, most of the time you can clear this up on your own.

Just keep your fingers away from those pimples and resist the urge to pop. Your complexion will thank you in the long run.



Jean

Tony Smith asked:


Having pimples can lower your self-esteem and is embarrassing. Not being able to get rid of them can be very frustrating and can be a hassle. So, what I’m going to is share with you some home remedies for pimples. That way, you will have more confidence and better looking skin.

The 5 home remedies for pimples are:

1. Apricot juice. To get its pimple fighting benefits, apply it to the areas that has pimples. Do this for 10 minutes everyday. Or until you are satisfied with the way your skin looks.

2. Another home remedy for pimples is toothpaste. Apply a small drop of toothpaste onto your pimples before going to bed. Upon waking up, wash your face.

3. Garlic is another home remedy for getting rid of pimples. Massage a raw garlic onto your face a couple times a day for about a week. You should see a noticeable difference within a week.

4. Another home remedy for pimples is using fengureek leaves. What you should do is make a paste of the leaves and apply it to the areas that have pimples. After it has dried on your face, wash it off. You need to do this twice a day.

5. Vinegar and salt is another remedy for getting rid of pimples. Mix vinegar and salt together in a bowl of warm water. Afterwards, gently rub it onto your face. Let it stay on your face for about 20 minutes and then wash it off.

Be sure not to squeeze or pop your pimples. It will irritate them and cause your pimples to spread.

These are some home remedies for pimples. Use these remedies to get rid of your pimples fast. If you don’t try to get rid of your pimples now, they could become severe and spread over your body, including your chest, butt, and back.



Hector

Lee Chin asked:


 

It doesn’t matter whether you call them pimples, zits or acne. End of the day, we all just can’t stand their sight and can’t wait to burst them. Often, common advice is to let your body heal them the natural way. However if you just have to get rid of your pimples, follow the exact 5 important steps below to avoid skin damage and permanent scarring. This is applicable to pimples or acne on every body parts.

Just a word of caution, reserve this technique for that occasional pimple that just pops up on you (all the way at the surface and white). Should you have a situation that is more severe, seek help from professionals or you can refer to my website here for more information.

The 5 Ultimate Steps that you must follow are:

Step 1: Get your pores open

The best time is after a hot shower. When I say hot, I don’t mean scorching hot. Body temperature water heat will do just fine. The skin tends to be more supple and it is easier to squeeze your pimples with clogged pores wide open.

If your pimple is on your face, you may opt to steam your face instead. It is for the same purpose as above to loosen debris that may be imbedded into your skin. Take a bowl of hot water and place your face just above it. Let the steam rise to your skin for about 10-15 minutes and then wipe off excessive sweat from the heat.

Alternate way is to hold a warm washcloth on to your face for 5-10 minutes. This is more effective only if you have to get rid of pimple that is just one or two.

Step 2: Use gauze pads

Ensure hands are well-cleaned. Take the gauze pads and wrap around your index fingers of both hands and prepare for the next step.

Some of you are probably being told to squeeze or pop pimples with needle. It is only advisable if you strictly know how to disinfect the needle. Or else you will risk causing the pimple zone to be worse.

Step 3: Squeezing time

Squeeze the pimple only if it is ready. Determine by seeing if there is a pus-filled center. If your skin feels hurt after squeezing and yet nothing comes out, please leave it be for a few more days. You don’t want to have permanently scarring.

Holding the gauze pads on both index fingers (Step 2), gently but confidently squeeze the pimple from the sides. Use a downward and inward motion. Repeat until the pus is completely gone.

Never to use your fingernails at all times to prevent an open hole and scar to form on your skin.

Step 4: Wash your face

Since the pores are still open, washing your face thoroughly with an antibacterial cleanser helps to clear bacteria around it. It is advisable to do a facial mask after the squeeze. It will cleanse and remove the excessive oil plus helping to shrink enlarged pores.

Any kind of mask is good. But clay or mug masks work best for the tightening of pores.

Step 5: Healing process

For a speedy healing on the after-squeeze pimple zone, apply products that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide (like Clearasil). These products will help dry pimples faster and prevent the formation of red spots.

An alternate method is to opt for natural way such as applying ice cubes on pimples for a few minutes. The coolness helps decrease swelling and redness too.

Now that you know the 5 ultimate steps, you can master the right skill of squeezing your pimples (remember, only the ready ones!).



Christian

Tuesday asked:


I used not to have it it. It seems I have pimples everywhere. I’m very clean, I wash my face more than twice a day and even take a bath twice a day. How can I get rid of them?

Joseph

Shidoarichiki asked:


my sister is 11 and has really bad pimples on her forhead and nose, what would work best to get rid of them?

Sylvia

IC asked:


Acne can be found quite often in teenagers, almost 80% of the young women and men are having pimples and half of them come in such forms that require professional medical treatment. Adolescents are suffering of Acne due to the androgen hormones that are increasing the sebum secretion of the skin and can be found in high levels in their blood.

But teenagers are not the only ones that are being affected by Acne. Women who have fluctuations in their hormonal levels due to an irregular menstruation, those who use birth control pills and pregnant women can also have Acne.

When you see all those stars on TV looking good you can not imagine that some of them had to deal with problems like Acne. Well, you should know that many Hollywood stars still have problems with Acne but they know how to cover their pimples in order to have a perfect image on TV.

Pimples are pretty unpleasant for any of us but imagine what disaster they are for a cinema star. Having a little blackhead on the forehead? Try showing it on TV and then you can expect it to grow until it reaches the sizes of a cauliflower. When was the last time you saw Jennifer Lopez or Colin Firth having a pimple on the face? Many people ask themselves whether celebrities have pimples or not. Of course they have, but the difference between regular people and them is that they can not let their pimples and other flaws be seen.

There are some tricks for covering Acne you can learn from the famous make-up artists of Hollywood:

The undercover walking: You can totally hide the color differences on your skin even if we are talking about pink, red or purple. The secret is to find a good foundation that is appropriate to you natural skin color and has a high pigment concentration. Most of the foundations we find on the market have a 12 to 15% pigment concentration. Only looking at a foundation sometimes might be tricky so you should always try it on your skin. If the skin can not be seen any more after applying the product that means that the foundation has a high pigment concentration and you will manage to hide your skin imperfections properly.

Some make up artists try another trick in covering pimples: they use two layers of foundation separated by a generous layer of transparent face powder. This way every layer of make-up will be fixed and of course, the pimple will become invisible for others.

If you decide to use this cover-up trick you should know something else: you always have to remove make up before going to bed or else your skin pores will clog up and in the morning your face will have even more pimples than before. Use an oil-free cleanser and avoid lotions that contain alcohol. Choose only products specially designed for Acne skin and in time you will see that pimples will not assault your face and body any more.



Clifford

Izrul Fizal asked:


If you have that big date tonight or perhaps a special occasion coming up, the last thing you want to deal with is a big pimple, messing up the appearance of your entire face. This can be a horrible blow and you may be wondering how you can get rid of it quickly. Well, don’t panic. Here are a few great pimple cures that will help you out so you still look great for your big event.

1) Do Not Touch Them with Your Hands

First of all, before we get to the pimple cures, it is important that you keep your hands off the pimples. Avoid touching them or pinching them, since this can actually make the problem worse.

Your hands might have more bacteria on them and if you squeeze or pinch your pimples, you may end up actually spreading the problem or making it pop on the inside, looking worse. So, just don’t touch the problem area.

2) Wash Gently

When it comes to pimple cures, washing your face can definitely help. Of course you need to make sure that you wash your face very gently. If you scrub away at your face trying to get rid of those pimples fast, you will only succeed in making them look worse and more irritated.

3) Use an Ice Cube to Relieve Swelling

One of many simple pimple cures is to take an ice cube and apply it to the pimple to help relieve the swelling. You can apply the ice cube for several minutes, and it will help to get rid of some of the redness you are dealing with as well as the swelling that tends to make the pimples look like they are sticking out.

4) A Dab of Lemon Juice

A dab of lemon juice is another of several pimple cures that can really help. Simply take a lemon, take off the peel, and then take a bit of the juice and apply it to the problem.

Leave the lemon juice on your skin for about 15 minutes or so, and then gently rinse it off with warm water. The lemon juice helps to kill the bacteria and cure the problem.

5) Use a Bit of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is wonderful for treating all manner of skin problems, and it can also help to sooth away your pimple problem as well. Simply apply a bit to the pimple with clean hands and let it sit there and alleviate the pain and redness.

As you can see, there are many great pimple cures out there today. So, if you have a pimple that you need to get rid of quickly, take the time to use one of these pimple cures, or even all of them, to get rid of that pimple as quick as possible.



Albert

Tony Smith asked:


Trying to cure your pimples can be frustrating and a hassle. Having pimples is embarrassing and will lower your self-esteem. So, what I’m going to do is share with you some common cures for pimples. That way, you will have clean skin and more confidence.

The 3 common cures for pimples are:

1. The first common cure for pimples is toothpaste. What you should do is apply small drops of toothpaste onto your pimples. Allow it to stay on your pimples overnight. Wash it off whenever you wake up in the morning.

2. Another common cure for getting rid of pimples is water. Drinking water will help you get rid of pimples. Your body is full of toxins that cause you to breakout. So, by drinking water, you will flush out all the toxins out of your body.

Drink at least 8 cups of water per day.

3. Healthy eating is another common cure for pimples. Eating foods that are loaded with saturated fats, sugar, and vegetable oil will cause you to have pimples. Examples of these foods includes fast food burgers and fries, cookies, cakes, chocolates, pizzas, sugary sodas, and other junk foods.

These foods cause a insulin spike in your body, as well as a hormonal imbalance. That’s why you breakout.

Foods that you should eat are whole wheat foods, nuts, lean meats (tuna, turkey, chicken breast, lean beef), veggies, fruit, and other health foods.

Make sure you don’t pop or squeeze your pimples. Doing so will cause a severe breakout. Also, don’t touch your face with oily and dirty hands. If you do, you will irritate your skin and cause pimples to breakout on your face.

These are some common cures for pimples. Use these cures to get rid of your pimples fast. If you don’t do anything about your pimples now, they will get worse. They will spread all over your face and other parts of your body, which includes your back, butt, and chest.



David

whistlebritches_17 asked:


I know that they aren’t any sort of std, i’ve been checked and i’ve had these before i was sexually active. I know they are actual pimples because they are the kind you get on your face and you pop them and they go away and stuff comes out. I just don’t know what exactly causes them or how to prevent them?

Brenda

Mike Singh asked:


Pimples are an annoying part of life that usually start appearing in your preteens and teenage years. However, adult acne is also a problem. Pimples are usually a problem because they appear right on your face – the place people usually look first when meeting you. However, they can also show up on your back, arms and other areas of your body.

Pimples can cause problems when you are going to a school function, a job interview or other type of event in your life when you want to look your best. Sometimes, simply covering it up with makeup just won’t do the trick and usually makes it worse by contributing to the bacteria in the pimple. You want that pimple to go away and disappear quickly. There are several techniques you can try to get rid of pimples quickly.

1) Types of remedies for pimples – There are two different types of remedies for pimples: natural and chemical treatments. A natural remedy might be the best way to start. Do not ever squeeze a pimple as it will only help the bacteria spread on your skin and you will find yourself will even more pimples later! You can try an ice treatment. Hold an ice pack or some ice cubes in a towel on the pimple for a couple minutes every half an hour.

You can also try a little bit of toothpaste. Really, dab it onto the pimple and gently rub it in. This can actually help reduce the pimple by drying it out. You can create a cleanser with baking soda and water. Use it to gently clean your skin and affected area(s). Aloe Vera can also help you get rid of that pimple. Try dabbing some on the pimple itself and let it sit.

Of course, if you don’t want to raid your kitchen, looking for natural remedies, you can try a chemical remedy.

There are plenty of over-the-counter medications to help get rid of acne. When you get to the store, look at the ingredients in the product. It should say what the active ingredient is and what its function is. Its function should be to get rid of pimples quickly.

3) How to tackle adult acne – Adult acne can be troublesome because we think we are supposed to outgrow acne problems after we have gone through our teenage years. This is far from the truth. Many adults suffer from acne problems.

The first thing you probably want to do is see your medical health specialist and see if you have a skin problem such as exema or rosacea. These can be treated medically and should be weaned out before trying other solutions from your local store. Once you have that out of the way and are sure you don’t have a medical skin problem, you need to look for other solutions. A good home remedy for your skin is a good place to start. Drink six to eight glasses of water a day.

This alone can help clear up your skin. Don’t squeeze any pimples because this can lead to more pimples and even scarring. Every morning and night, you should be cleaning your skin with a gentle cleanser. Something fancy and expensive isn’t always necessary. Find cleansers that don’t have added fragrances or perfumes. The most natural would be best. You might also want to try a toner if your skin is oily. Drinking water and cleaning properly can help prevent future breakouts.

4) Permanent acne removal – Sometimes, none of this will seem to work. Permanent acne removal might be the only solution. You will want to set up an appointment with your local dermatologist to decide what will be best for you. Some can provide laser treatments, which are fast, affordable and convenient. Talk it over with your dermatologist to see what cleansing routine you should be on as well. He or she can take a look at your skin and give you some really helpful advice.



Brittany