Author: Ry Spencerbr
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Its certainly a nightmare to wake up a day before a big event just to discover that a visible, red pimple for everyone to see on your face. However, with a little effort you can get rid of it safely in no time! Heres how:
1. Do no squeeze, pick or pinch at a pimple. This just makes it worse and it becomes inflamed and red. Apart from that, it will start to spread the bacteria that caused the condition in the first place, to the other areas. It can also cause scars.
2. Every half an hour or so, try applying ice to the pimple and hold on it for about 2 – 3 minutes. This will bring down any redness and the swelling. It also helps tone down the inflammation and reduces the pain that comes along.
3. If youre in a hurry, try a quick fix solution such as a flesh tinted concealer to mask the pimple. A light dose of it would do the trick and will also help in covering up the oily shine.
4. Use a mild soap (unscented) to cleanse your skin 2 to 3 times a day or you can also use a specialized acne-cleaning agent that doesnt contain any harsh, harmful chemicals such as lye. When scrubbing your skin, do it gently with a washcloth or an exfoliating pad. Avoid rubbing too hard; as itll take away the natural oils from your skin that generally help in repelling a natural buildup.
5. Apply an ointment or a cream that contains salicylic acid or benzyl peroxide (a high number of over the counter acne medicines have these ingredients) around the face or to the blemish. If you have a sensitive skin, its advised that you dont use it as these ingredients tend to dry out your skin if used a lot.
6. Go for makeup thats oil-free, as these types tend to be safe and dont cause any pore buildup, which can result in blemishes. When going to sleep, make sure you remove your make up and effectively cleanse with an acne medicine in order to remove any kind of dirt, makeup and oil from the skin.
7. If you are in a hurry and want an instant solution, take a bit of toothpaste and apply on the area thats affected before you hit the sack, as it helps in soothing the irritation and also reduces the redness. Also, pressing on a cotton ball with some lemon juice or a wet tea-bag to the blemish for a few minutes can also bring down the swelling to a high extent.
If you follow the above given tips, chances are high that youll see a noticeable change or a difference in no time. If pimples become a constant, recurring problem or get worse, see your doctor or take an appointment with a dermatologist. By consulting a medicine professional you come to know what kind of a daily skin cleansing ritual you need to follow according to your skin type. There are other long-term remedies as well, which include diet adjustments, face masks and drinking large amounts of water.
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