Pimple Treatments
Open the Pores
- Cleansers: Using a mild cleanser, bar or liquid, once or twice a day will keep your skin clean and will minimize sensitivity and irritation.
- Exfoliating: There is a variety of scrubs, exfoliants, and masques that can be used. These products contain mild peeling agents such as fine granules or salicylic acid, and open your pores by removing your skins outer layer. Products containing glycolic or alpha hydroxy acids are also gentle skin exfoliants.
Kill the Bacteria
- Antibacterial Cleansers: The most popular ingredient in over-the-counter antibacterial cleansers is benzoyl peroxide.
- Topical Applications: These products are available in gels, creams, and lotions, which are applied to the affected area. The active ingredients that kill surface bacteria include benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, and resorcinol.
Reduce Facial Oil
You cannot stop your oil glands from producing oil but what you can do is get rid of the oil on the surface of the skin.
- Masques containing sulfur and other ingredients draw out facial oil.
- Antibacterial pads containing benzoyl peroxide help you wipe away oil.
Other Methods
- Facials: Steaming your face can be useful because it helps unclog your pores, especially for people with whiteheads or blackheads.
- Pore Strips: Effective do-it yourself facials and pull oil and contaminants from your pores. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes for your nose, forehead, chin etc. They are inexpensive, safe, and work well if used properly.
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