Pimple Cream
March 19th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Skin Care Product Reviews, pimples | Tags: Acne Control, acne control cream, acne cream, pimple cream | No Comments
Pimple creams can be great for those hard to get spots that just linger under your skin, ready to strike. It’s really important to consider different products before going for the purchase and some important things to know about your skin. If your skin is oily, try looking in the gel category. There’s no reason to gunk up oily skin with another oil based cream. Likewise, if you have dry skin, try going for a cream since gels can further dry up your skin.
Do you want this product to do preventative work or do you want it to remove a blemish that is already there? This is a an important question to consider. If you use a product that is meant for removing blemishes for preventative care, you could end up irritating your skin or further harming it. Look at the label and check what goal product is intended for.
If you have sensitive skin, you may want to consider gentler creams. Extra strength creams may irritate the skin of those with sensitive skin, which can really make your skin look worse. If your skin can pretty much put up with anything, go for a stronger method.
If after your find the product that works best for your skin, you aren’t satisfied with the results you may want to make an appointment with a dermatologist. He/she can find the best combination of treatments for you which may include exercise and better eating habits. He/she may also prescribe you medication and may even include pimple cream in your beauty care. It’s best to consider all methods when taking care of acne treatment and to keep an open mind. Acne can be stubborn and you’d be surprised what lengths some people go to remove their acne.
Popping Pimples
March 19th, 2008 | Posted by | Category: Acne Causes, Acne Control, Acne Skin Care, Acne Tips, pimples | Tags: acne skin care, pimple popping, popping pimples | No Comments
Most magazines have said to keep hands away when it comes to popping pimples, but most acne sufferers know that it can be one of the best ways to quickly get rid of some of those pimples. Pimple popping must be taken on a pimple by pimple basis. The pimple needs to be “ready.” If the pimple is one of those red spots, lingering deep beneath the skin, leave it alone. A pimple where puss can be seen and appears to be close to the skin should be the only pimple considered popping.
A great way to bring one of those red spots to a head it to dab a little rubbing alcohol on it. In about a day or so, that pimple will have been brought to a head with puss in sight, perfect for popping.
Wash your hands and face with Noxzema before starting, not washing with something good could actually make the pimple worse. Instead of squeezing, try using a sanitized needle to gently poke a hole on the head of the pimple. This can leave a drainage area for the puss. If the pimple is squeezed, the puss could be pushed further down under the skin to lurk. Acne sufferers worst fear, the lurker, can even turn into scars over time.
There are many commercial methods out there for popping pimples and other blemishes. Cosmetic tape, syringes, and extractors have all been on the list for years. Many of these methods don’t actually work, but for those where popping and other acne treatments don’t work, feel free to give it a shot. Just remember that there are many treatment methods out there and pimple popping should be used as a last resort. Medications, either topical or oral, should be considered foremost in any sort of acne treatment method.