How to Get Rid of Pimples Fast

Everyone at some point or the other gets these annoying pimples. They present no danger to your health but greatly affect your looks and appearance. It is possible to prevent pimples when you know their cause.

There are natural oil glands in the skin which maintain the skin’s health. There are times like during puberty or during menstrual activity when hormonal changes cause these oil glands to become more active. This may cause skin cells to stick together, form some debris and block the pores. Now there are bacteria which live naturally in the skin but when there is such blockage, they feed on the oil and form a pimple.

When you understand this, you can prevent pimples by preventing pore blockage or killing bacteria. You cannot do much about the oil secretion because that is a normal function of the skin glands.

I have found the following four activities to help significantly to prevent pimples from appearing
1. Wash your face with a mild soap 2-3 times in a day
2. Use a mild cleansing product once a day
3. Use a commercial face mask or a homemade mask once a week to remove dead cells.
4. Drink a lot of water during the day

When you see the sign of a pimple developing, you can immediately apply an anti-pimple cream containing benzoyl peroxide which kills the bacteria. You can also prepare some home made remedies using honey or lemon which also kill the bacteria.

Since you cannot prevent pimples by reducing the oil secretion from your skin, you can try get rid of the excess oil using a gentle astringent or a mask containing sulfur. You can also switch to using water based make-up creams instead of oil-based ones.

If pimples still appear despite all you have done to prevent pimples, then you can apply some topical medication containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. The doctor can prescribe oral antibiotics but they might cause reactions if you are allergic to them.

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