How to Get Rid of Pimples Fast

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Everyone has an opinion on what causes a pimple. So what do you think is fact, and what could be considered fiction?

Pimple Fiction

Makeup – We’ve all heard so many stories about makeup that causes pimples. The simple truth is that wearing makeup is not what causes pimples. Makeup might contribute to pimples, especially if you don’t practice good cleansing habits after wearing makeup. There is a great variety of makeup made especially for those pimple prone.

Chocolate – Some people are convinced that eating chocolate or greasy food is one of the major causes of pimples. In fact, no studies have been able to prove that chocolate causes pimples. If you think that chocolate has caused your pimples, stop eating it and see if your pimples clear up.

Popping Pimples – Sometimes people will pop pimples thinking that this will speed up the healing. Actually, what happens when you pop a pimple is that yo uspread the bacteria and increase the risk of scarring.

Overwashing your Face – Keeping your face clean is paramount to preventing pimples, but washing it too much can cause dry skin and irritation. Irritated skin is is more prone to pimple breakouts.

Overusing Medication – Ever heard the saying that less is more? Too much medication can also irritate your skin and cause it to dry out. Not only will you have dry irritated skin, but now your sore skin is more likely to have a pimple outbreak.

Pimple Facts

Pimples are a skin disease. Why one person will get a pimple and another one doesn’t is unknow. There are many different things that can bring on a pimple, and these include hormones, pregnancy, antibiotics and stress. Genes also factor into the equation.

First, you have to decide what type of pimple outbreak you have. Is it one pimple? Do you have several clustered in one area? What is going on in your life? This will help to determine the cause of the pimple. You can have one pimple or many pimples, and this will determine which treatment you choose.