How to Get Rid of Acne Fast With 5 Easy Tricks
Acne is a problem faced by nearly everyone at some point in his or her life. No matter if you’re 14 or 40, when you get a breakout the first thing you want to know is how to get rid of acne fast! No one wants to deal with a giant zit on their face, especially if it is in a very noticeable place like your forehead or your nose. Keep reading for some quick and easy ways to get rid of acne fast.
Pop it – Many people say that you shouldn’t pop pimples. Why? They say that it can cause acne scars, spread the bacteria causing acne, or even cause an infection (which looks way worse than a zit! You don’t want to have to find out how to get rid of acne scars if you don’t have to.) But, if you pop zits the right way, it’s no big deal. Get a sewing needle and soak it in some alcohol to sterilize it. Prick the pimple and carefully squeeze until blood comes out. Now, wash your face to get rid of all of the bacteria. Lastly, apply ice to the area to get rid of the acne redness.
Use Toothpaste – This is a handy acne remedy that has been around for a long time. Take some toothpaste and apply it to your acne. Make sure that you don’t use gel-based toothpaste or this won’t work. If you tend to have dry skin, leave the toothpaste on for 30 minutes. If dry skin isn’t a problem, leave the toothpaste on overnight. In the morning, wash the area off and your acne should look better.
Photo by cafemamaTry An Oatmeal Mask – Homemade oatmeal masks are great for your skin and can also help get rid of acne. Cook oatmeal according to the directions on the box. It’s best to not use instant oatmeal. Go buy some of the plain old oats in a can. Once cooked, let the oatmeal cool. Mix a quarter cup of honey into the oatmeal and apply the mask to your face. The oatmeal acts as an exfoliant. The oatmeal will also help get rid of any excess oil on your face.
Mint for Acne – Believe it or not, mint can actually help with acne. What you actually need is “mint juice.” Since most stores won’t carry this (does any store carry this?) You will need to make your own at home. All you need are 10-12 mint leaves and something to crush them with. A mortar and pestle is ideal if you have one, but if you don’t you can make do with whatever you have. Once you have crushed the leaves, apply the resulting paste to your acne. Give it about 15 minutes to work its magic, then rinse it off. You can apply this every morning and every evening.
Drink Water – If you ask someone how to get rid of acne overnight, the last thing you’ll probably hear is, “Just drink a glass of water!” However, many people’s acne would improve substantially if they kept themselves properly hydrated. Your body runs on water. Without water, it really can’t do anything. When you are properly hydrated, your body will have an easier time fighting all kinds of things including the bacteria that causes acne.
There are numerous other acne remedies like washing your face with lemon juice or egg whites. Rubbing egg white on your face isn’t very pleasant, but it can help draw impurities out of your skin.
Over the counter medications can also work well in conjunction with these acne treatments. Most have benzyl peroxide or salicylic acid as their active ingredients. Both of which cure acne.
It’s helpful to write down the different acne remedies that you try. One may work wonders while another doesn’t do anything. That’s really the secret on how to get rid of acne fast – figuring out what works for your skin type and what doesn’t!
Posted on: March 9th, 2010 by Jeremy Waller
Filed under: Acne
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I don’t agree. But thanks for this article since you’ve cleared the other side of the coin.