Comments on How to Treat Pimples

I have had acne for so long and tried so many products. Including Proactive, and honestly it didn't work. Proactive tried to sell me other products in order to help with my acne, but it also didn't help. So I had to cancel my subscription. Proactive is not for everyone.

For those really big, under the skin, third eye kind of zits, I've found out that if you use Ivory soap, rub it into your hand, make it really thick - almost into a paste - then dab on the blemish and let it dry overnight, it will be smaller. I promise!

Unless your skin is super-oily, always use a moisturizer after drying out your face. Sometimes your worst acne is on dry skin, so go easy on the alcohol.

Don't just sit there and sulk because you have acne, get out there and do something. ProActive works great for me. The three step process works wonders!

Most people like candy better than fruit (OK, I do), but fruit helps you a lot! Fruits taste better than candies (once you get used to it). Try to drink water instead of sodas. I know I'm sounding like your Mom or Dad, but this really works.

This doesn't help with preventing zits, but it is a simple thing to remember about popping them: never pop a zit unless it is white! Even the biggest, ugliest ones should have a little bit of white at the center. This means that the pus is at the surface and will actually come out if you squeeze it. If it's not white, don't pop the zit; just let it go away on its own. You'll only make your skin worse if you pop it, and possibly scar the area.

Use only oatmeal, not a soap that has oatmeal in it. Put it on your face, then wash it off when it has dried. It works.

The residues soaps leave behind clog pores. Use a face wash or a soap made for your face, like Neutrogena.

I am 14 years old and have had bad acne since I was 10 or so. I have tried everything. The only thing that has worked for me is PROACTIVE. My face has been almost clear for 2 months. I don't wear foundation anymore!

I have acne, and I used to think about it around the clock. My face would get really red and oily. My friend told me not to think about the acne, and to put baby lotion on my face. This advice is working great for me, it might for you! Remember, the more you stress about acne the worse it gets. You produce more hormones and your face will get red and oily.

If anyone was wondering where in the world to find tea tree oil, like I was, go to The Body Shop at your local mall where they have a wide range of products containing it.

Use cornmeal to exfoliate your face - it's awesome. It helps eliminate blackheads, and I rarely get any blackheads now because of cornmeal. Also, Neutrogena Clear Pore works really well in preventing breakouts.

It's time the gurus quit telling you not to pop. This could be unsafe if you have a serious outbreak. Clean well, use antibacterial soap, expell the culprit, and keep covered with antibiotic ointment and bandage.

I saw Oprah's show introducing eHow and tried tea tree oil. It's fabulous! I also cleanse my face twice a day using a face cloth and antibacterial Palmolive. It cleanses my skin beautifully and the tea tree oil is applied afterwards. But moisturize!

After showering splash your face several times with cold water. This will close the pores that the warm shower water opened.

What I have done is to stop drinking soda and opt for more nutritional and healthy drinks (like orange, apple, grape juice and so on). I haven't had a breakout for two years.

Don't touch your face after you've been touching something dirty (like money). Put a moisturizer on your face then use a little toothpaste or a cream with benzoyl peroxide.

Dab orange juice onto your face with a cotton ball. It works! Don't wash your face with harsh soap; keep your face moist, not dry.

Using pHisoderm, which is pH-balanced (especially the unscented, sensitive-skin type), and/or Aveeno oatmeal soap seems to work the best. Try to use only a medicated spot treatment overnight. Too many harsh products can irritate skin and make acne worse.

While it may seem like a good idea, due to its good drying qualities, NEVER apply toothpaste to your skin. It can cause serious skin conditions. You want to help your complexion, not aggravate it and make it more serious! Consult a dermatologist instead.

Before you go to bed every night, spread on cold or room temperature aloe vera. It disinfects and heals naturally. Also, don't wash your face with too much soap. You can just use warm water and rinse cold and it won't irritate your skin!

Pour some hot water into a bowl, and take a towel and put the towel over your head while you set your face over the hot water. It helps make your skin smoother. What also works is if you place a tea bag with in the water.

Steam your face twice a day. After steaming, wash with luke warm water, then a splash of cold water to close pores. Then apply some sudo cream and leave it. It works every time! Drink lots of water - it speeds up getting rid of spots.

How many times do we have to state that toothpaste works? I counted about 15. What about sleep? Try getting a good 9 hours under a warm blanket without any disruptions. Instead of stressing out over all these techniques, try not stressing at all.

Boil some water, put it in a bowl and and put your head close to it. When you're done, put tooth paste on your zit (but not too long, it will burn your face). it takes away the redness.........