How To Prevent Pimples And Breakouts

by Lindsey White

You have probably noticed that there are a lot of harmful chemicals and products available to treat pimples. These ingredients may work, but they contain ingredients that can harm your skin and have side effects that may be damaging to your skin or your body. You should learn how to treat pimples the natural way.

One thing that will help you deal with your pimples is to accept that it is a part of the process, and almost everyone suffers from some degree of acne, especially in their teen years. Try to encourage yourself with this instead of trying harsh products and treatments.

There are natural ways that you can reduce or prevent the appearance of pimples. Most of these ways work by being able to help your body to do its job of fighting the infections that cause acne and lead to break outs.

Wash with hot water and ordinary soap. Soaps that are full of fragrances and oils will lead to blocked pores. Soaps that claim to prevent acne may dry out your skin which will only cause it to produce more oil. Stick with the basics.

Be sure that you eat a healthy diet that is low in junk food and high in fresh fruits and vegetables. Try to stay away from soda and other sugary drinks. Choose water to drink because it will help keep your skin well hydrated and free of toxins.

Use a hot compress on your pimples. This will not only draw the infection to the surface and out of your pore, it also works to bring the blood towards the surface. The more blood flow to the surface of the pimple, the faster that it will heal. You should be aware that once you remove the compress, the pimple can look bigger, but it will go down. This is normal, and when the temperature of your skin cools back down, it will fade.

Learning how to prevent pimples means learning how to keep your body and skin healthy. Then it is prepared to fight the acne effectively by itself, without the use of harsh, and potentially damaging, chemicals.

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August 26 2009 | Acne | No Comments »

How Do I Get Rid Of My Pimples On My Chest

by Lindsey White

You are all ready for your trip to the beach tomorrow. You've got your swim suit, your suntan lotion and OH NO, you've got pimples on your chest. It is too late for prevention, you need to know how to get rid of pimples on chest NOW!

Relax, although it may not be possible to get rid of all pimples on chest overnight, there are things you can do to minimize them or at least make them less noticeable. Here are a few suggestions.

Take a hot shower and wash using an exfoliating soap. This will open your pores and remove dead skin. Immediately after you bathe the pimples may appear redder and more swollen, but this just your body doing its job fighting the infection. By the time your skin cools they may disappear entirely or at least be much smaller and less noticeable.

Another thing that you can try is to use pore strips. Pore strips can work like a charm. Put them over the affected skin where you have pimples and wait a few minutes and pull them off. They should pull all of the dirt, oil and dead skin out of your pores, which will help also heal up the pimples.

You can also try a topical treatment that contains benzoyl peroxide. That powerful chemical kills the bacteria that cause pimples. It is best to use it right after you have showered so it can penetrate deep into your pores and keep them unclogged.

If all else fails, you can apply a bit of cover up to the pimple. Just be careful, some cosmetics will clog your pores which will only lead to more zits.

The one thing you should never do is pop a pimple. This will only spread the infection and leave you with a red, swollen scab which isn't very nice to look at either.

Most important, remember that the people you are going to be spending time with are more interested in the whole you than in a couple of blemishes. Chances are good that they have a few pimples on chest themselves.

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August 16 2009 | Acne | 2 Comments »