Acne can be an embarrassing ailment in many teenagers and young adults, but there are many simple steps you can take to minimize or get rid of your acne for good.
Before you go to a dermatologist, try some of these suggestions.
First off, stop popping the pimples you already have! Not only does the inflammation make your face look worse and irritate your skin, but it may also spread the infection underneath the skin, causing more acne to sprout up in it's place (and can also leave scars).
If you do burst a pimple, wash the surrounding area with rubbing alcohol or a mild soap and water.
Harsh, fragrant soaps may also irritate your skin further, so opt for a scentless soap.
You might consider using a facial cleanser or toner that contains benzoyl peroxide, which you can find at any drugstore.
As a less expensive alternative, and for particularly oily faces, try rubbing alcohol or 3% hydrogen peroxide.
If you favor home remedies, try lemon juice, witch hazel, or dabbing troublesome pimples with honey.
Simple white toothpaste can help reduce redness and extract toxins from the skin, so dabbing some on before bed might get rid of some pimple by morning.
You might consider changing your everyday life style, as well.
Sweating can be a major cause in acne, as the gathering sweat can trap bacteria on your skin.
Try to keep a dry towel on hand to sop up the sweat, and wash your face as soon as you can.
Drinking water and chamomile tea may also help reduce pimples, as both help flush toxins out of your body.
But most of all, try not to stress about that rogue pimple...
Stress is a leading factor in acne!