There’s no worse feeling than waking up in the morning, looking in the bathroom mirror before getting in the shower, and then, BAM, there’s a pimple on your cheek the size of your nose. Okay, I may be exaggerating about the size, but it’s true that sometimes pimples are just too big, very painful, and, let’s be frank, disgusting. So, of course, the only thing you want to do is pop it and get rid of it as soon as possible. However, popping a pimple requires care, knowledge, and caution.
The following tips only apply to people that don’t (and I must emphasize the DON’T) have a skin condition. If you tend to have acneic skin type or any other skin condition, then scroll down and find something else to read because this article could actually do more harm than good. My advice here would be to visit a dermatologist. But, if you’re like me, and you only get one or two pimples every once in a while (especially when you go crazy with junk food), these tips are for you. So, here are 5 steps to follow for you to properly pop a pimple.
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Zit time is the right time
How do you know when’s the right time to pop a pimple? Well, when it’s become a zit. Zits are those pimples that have become inflamed, red, and with a white-yellowish tip. This means that the pore is infected, and it requires some pressure to be liberated. And yeah, if it hurts and itches, then it may be the right time to pop it.
Pimples’ worst enemy: shower time
When you’re in the shower, it’s the best time to pop a pimple, since the warm water smoothes and dilates your skin. Also, the steam helps cleanse out everything that may have been stuck in your pores. It is also the right time to get rid of blackheads.
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Hygiene is key
Okay, so this is the most important part about popping pimples. Your face, fingers, and any device that you use to pop the pimple, such as q-tips, must be super, extra clean. Otherwise, you will infect the zit, and then, you might actually need to go see a doctor.
No Pressure
When popping a pimple, apply pressure with your fingertips on the sides of the pimple, never directly, and gently squeeze your skin. Squeeze gently but steadily at least 1 cm away from the pimple. Don’t put pressure on your skin as if you were trying to dig into it, and never EVER use your nails to do it. Doing this will probably leave a scar, and we’re trying to help our skin, not do more harm to it.
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Aftercare
Once you have popped the pimple, wash any residue off with water or clean it up with a cotton pad. You can apply either micellar water or some alcohol-free astringent to prevent infection and to close the pore. Apply moisturizer as in your daily routine, but with extra care on the dilated pore where the pimple was, so you don’t infect it. If there’s any inflammation, you can put an ice cube on it for a few minutes. Finally, if there’s any redness on the skin, try to stay away from direct sun exposure.
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The best way to prevent pimples and blackheads is to have a healthy diet. Stay away from products that contain high levels of fat, sugar, and conservatives, since these may create blemishes on your skin. Also, when it comes to skin, the best ally is hydration. Lots and lots of water a day will prevent new pimples. Also, if you stick to a daily skincare routine, the probability of getting zits will decrease significantly.
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