How to Get Rid of a Breakout
Breakouts, whether pimples, blackheads, whiteheads or blemishes, can be very frustrating. Breakouts mostly affect pubescent teenagers, but they can happen to people of any age. You can use ingredients likely found in your home to help get rid of breakouts.
Things You'll Need
- Mild soap (for normal or dry skin)
- Rubbing alcohol (for oily skin)
- Water
- Cotton swab
- Exfoliating facial scrub
- Ice pack
- Thin cloth
- Egg
- Facial moisturizer
- Facial toner
Instructions
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Clean the area of the breakout with mild soap and water. If your skin is rather oily, use rubbing alcohol instead of soap. Use a cotton swab to dab it on the area. Do not rub, as this could cause more irritation.
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Exfoliate your skin with a gentle face scrub. It is best to use a natural product that it doesn't contain harsh chemicals, such as sodium laureth sulfate, that can irritate sensitive skin.
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Wrap an ice pack twice in a thin cloth. Apply the ice pack to the breakout for five to 10 minutes.
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Remove the egg white and yolk from egg. Peel back the skin that remains inside the shell. Place the skin over the breakout until the blemishes are entirely covered. Let it sit on your skin for 15 minutes before peeling it off. The skin of the egg will help remove impurities from your skin.
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Moisturize your face with a daily facial moisturizer after any egg treatment.
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Use a toner. Spray a toner on the face to help remove cleanser and tighten the pores of the face. You can use items found around your home, such as witch hazel or lemon juice, as a toner.
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Make cleaning your face, exfoliating and applying a moisturizer a daily routine. Use the egg-peel treatment once a week.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not squeeze pimples, blackheads or whiteheads. This will only cause irritation and cause the breakout to look worse than it was.
