How to Use Aspirin to Heal a Pimple

Acne can be a painful and frustrating skin problem, and when it comes to purchasing acne creams, soaps and treatments, it can also become an expensive problem. If you suffer from acne or the redness and scarring that occurs after a pimple heals, a simple remedy created right in your own home can be the most effective method for healing.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Uncoated aspirin tablets

1. Crush 10 uncoated aspirin tablets into a fine powder in a small bowl. Add enough water to create a creamy paste.

2. Apply the cream evenly to your face and neck and allow the face mask to set for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing with cool water. Always wash your face with warm water before applying a face mask to rinse oil and dirt and open the pores. Finish with cool water to close the pores.

3. Use your pimple healing aspirin face mask no more than once a week, as it can dry your skin. If you have sensitive skin, rinse the mask at the first sign of discomfort, as the aspirin may cause a slight burning sensation. While this is rare, protect your delicate skin by applying the mask for a shorter period of time.

4. Treat a single problem pimple or help reduce the redness and scarring of past acne by crushing just one or two aspirin tablets and adding less water to create a thick paste. Apply a small dab of the paste to the pimple and allow to set for 30 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

5. Follow your aspirin pimple treatment with a light facial moisturizer, such as aloe vera gel. To increase the healing effects, cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize your skin daily.

Tips & Warnings

• Your aspirin pimple treatment may take up to 24 hours for visable results; however, aspirin is a safe and effective treatment and you are sure to see amazing results.