subject: Ideas on How To Get Rid of Pimples [print this page] Pimples always seem to appear at the worst possible time: just before you are due to go out for a date, that kind of thing. It's as though they have a built in clock to manifest themselves just when you'll experience maximum embarassment.
You can mimimize the chance of pimples and zits appearing by being cautious with your diet. And if they appear at just the wrong time, flesh color makeup is a good way to at least partially disguise them and is much better than your partner having to stare at a yellow, puss filled, gigantic zit. Yuck!
But what can you do to get rid of any pimples that appear on you?
First off, resist them temptation to pop them. That will only make them worse and - at best - leave a red mark where the acne once was.
Next, make sure your hands are clean. Wash them thoroughly. Then move on to washing the affected area. Be gentle, otherwise you run the risk of popping the zit. Use a circular motion and gently rub the area clean with your fingers. Make sure the water you use is warm but not too hot.
Make sure any creams, make up, sun tan lotions, etc that you use are oil free. Read the ingredients on all products that come into contact with your skin - that means shampoos, soaps, shower gels, moisturisers, etc. And if any of them say "new formula" next time you buy them, check the ingredients again. It's a pain but manufacturers change recipes with monotonous regularity and those changes aren't always for the better as far as your pimples are concerned.
Watch your diet - chocolate tastes nice but has a nasty effect on how much acne you have. The same goes for fatty foods. Make sure you take plenty of vitamins to ensure your body has an ample supply.
If you do decide to use over-the-counter anti-acne pills and potions, don't be afraid to test a few different ones. We're all different and we react in different ways. Don't assume that more expensive means better - chances are that the product has the same active ingredient as some of the other ones you're sampling.
With some effort, you should be able to get rid of pimples or at the very least reduce their quantity.
