How to Get Rid of Pimples Easily

There are a few inescapable realities in teenage life. One is that there will be big events that seem like the most important things in the world when they are happening:  a first date. The prom. The homecoming game. Graduation. Another inescapable reality is acne. Unfortunately for teenagers and their parents, these two realities do not go well together. Teenagers always want to know how to get rid of pimples, but it can be especially important to know how to get rid of pimples before the big events in a teenager’s life. Here are some tips on how to get rid of pimples for your teen.

Getting Rid of Pimples Before Big Events

Unfortunately, if you wake up on the morning of prom with a big pimple on the end of your nose, there’s no way to get rid of it in time for the big event. Whatever you do, do not squeeze or pop it. If the pimple is engorged and white at the tip, so that it looks like it is ready to burst, you have two options. You can apply heat to it in the hopes that it will burst on its own, or you can lance it carefully with a sterilized needle. Either way, if it does burst, disinfect and wash and dry the area thoroughly.

If you are simple dealing with a raised, red bump that appeared overnight, do not attempt to pop it. You may end up doing permanent damage to your skin and even if you are successful, the area will not look completely healed right away. Furthermore you may push bacteria deeper into your skin, which could potentially make the same area a location for even stronger and longer lasting acne.

Immediate Acne Alternatives

So if popping or squeezing is not how to get rid of pimples before big events, what is? The actual way to get rid of pimples before big events is to prevent them from forming in the first place. If they have already formed, your best bet is to apply a cover up solution with benzoyl peroxide, to hide the pimple as it works on reducing it. It may not be a perfect solution, but it is probably the most effective one available to you on short notice.

Long Term Acne Alternatives

The best way to get rid of pimples is to recognize that pimples don’t really form overnight; they just appear to on your face, because they have been clogging your pores invisibly underneath the skin until they are ready to break out. For this reason, to avoid big breakouts at the worst possible times, you should regularly apply a cleanser and benzoyl peroxide solution every day and night, to fight acne before it reaches the surface. A great way to do this is by using the Proactiv system. Proactiv has a cleanser, a morning treatment and a night treatment designed to help benzoyl peroxide penetrate deeply into the skin. Take care of your blemishes before they appear and you’ll have no worries come the big day.