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Instructions

• STEP 1: Resist the urge to attack when these plugged sebaceous glands pop up.
In other words, don't pop your pimples'this can cause infections and even
scarring.
• STEP 2: Keep in mind that a combination of hormonal activity, a buildup of
bacteria and the shedding of dead skin cells causes pimples. Do what you can to
prevent a breakout by establishing a skin-care routine appropriate for your skin
type.
• STEP 3: Have patience. It could take up to one month for a blemish to disappear
completely. The less you poke at it, the better.
• STEP 4: Buy an antibacterial, oil-free concealer that can blend the redness of the
pimple into your own skin color. Green shades tend to offset redness the best.
(This might not be an option for those who don't wear makeup.)
• STEP 5: Try a facial mud mask. This may shrink a pimple.
• STEP 6: Realize that despite the happy teens in the commercials, 'zit zapping'
solutions'medications you apply directly to pimples'don't do much more than dry
out the top layer of skin covering the pimples. These medications don't provide a
long-term cure.
• STEP 7: If you are going to break the rules by 'extracting the
blemish''aesthetician-speak for popping your pimple'wash your hands, then lightly
squeeze the top of the pimple with a tissue or cotton swab. Clean the area
thoroughly when you're done. If nothing happens, leave the pimple alone until it's
ready to pop.
• STEP 8: Apply a benzol peroxide acne medication to the pimple and avoid
applying medication to the surrounding area.

Tips & Warnings

• If you're desperate (you get an unsightly blemish two days before your wedding,
perhaps), consult a dermatologist about receiving a shot of cortisone to eliminate
a pimple.
• Pimples can indicate the presence of acne, a chronic skin disease. If you have
recurring pimples, talk to a dermatologist about acne medication. Your
dermatologist may prescribe antibiotics, certain brands of birth control pills, or
even Accutane for severe acne.
• Consider carefully before using Accutane. Although this is the only truly long-
term solution for severe acne, it can have serious side effects and is known to
cause serious birth defects when taken during pregnancy. Sexually active women
who use Accutane should use two forms of birth control.

Overall Things You'll Need

• Clay-based Face Masks
• Facial Tissues