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How to get rid of pimples quickly!

It is everybody's worst nightmare; waking up on the morning of a special event only to find a big, red glaring spot on your face. The only question running through your mind is; how do i get rid of it??This guide is the answer to that question!

By following the instructions and methods in this guide, you will see a huge improvement in minimum amount of time, so get reading!

  • DO NOT touch, pick or try to pop a pimple, this will just spread the bacteria to other parts of your face and could cause further outbreaks, it could also cause permenent scarring.
  • Drink PLENTY of water. This will flush out the toxins in your body through your kidneys, instead of through your skin pores, which could cause outbreaks. You should aim to drink 8-10 glasses per day. This is also very good for other parts of your body and can help you lose weight!
  • Every half an hour, apply an ice pack to the pimple and hold it there for 120 seconds, this will decrease inflammation, redness and reduce pain that sometimes come with pimples.
  • Crush up 1-2 asprin tablets, form a paste with it and apply to the pimple. Wash off with warm water.
  • At night, apply normal toothpaste, (None of that "whitening" stuff) leave it on overnight, and in the morning wash off with warm water.
  • Apply some benzoyl peroxide cream which will dry out the spot and shrink it in size. It comes in a variety of concentrations, ranging from 2.5 to 10.
  • Apply a drop of alcohol which will reduce inflammation and redness.
  • Apply fresh lime juice to the pimple, this has also be known to reduce inflammation and redness.
  • Get a bit of cloth or rag, clean it, then warm it up using hot/warm water. Hold over the pimple for 5 minutes. Repeat this twice a day. This will help the circulation to the pimple and help the "head" to form faster.
  • You should aim to cleanse, wash, gently exfoliate and moisturize your skin TWICE a day.

While it is healing, you can apply some concealer or make-up, so you can still go outside and enjoy yourself! For a step-by-step video of how to apply make-up to acne/pimples; How to cover up a spot (Make-up)

 

And for when your pimple is ready to pop; How to pop a spot

 

GOOD LUCK!

 

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