I have tried toothpaste....HELP!
2007-03-16 09:10:38 · 23 answers · asked by dancemania 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
mix cinnamon powder and honey (in equal parts) to make a paste. put this over your pimple for as long as you can, preferably overnight and wash off with lukewarm water in the morning. this should cure your pimple from its roots and it will not recur.
don't puncture or pop that zit. you will just open it to infection. and stop touching it cuz your hands are always dirty.
stay away from fatty/oily foods and drink lots of water. eat lots of fruits. have adequate amount of sleep and rest. exercise.
2007-03-16 09:19:58 · answer #1 · answered by babytalk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a product containing Benzoyl Peroxide, it's clinically proven to work on spots fast. I use Quinoderm which I think is the only product containing this that you can buy over the counter (i.e. not on prescription)... The website is www.quinoderm.com however, I cannot get it to work at the moment but just go into your local chemist (Boots, Superdrug) and they're bound to have it.
And against what many people say, I find it they have a white head on them [and ONLY if] then it is good to squeeze them gently [that's all it takes] and they go down quicker - trust me! But if they don't have a head on them - leave them! It may cause you permenant scarring.
Good luck and don't worry too much - most people suffer from them at one point..! It's a process called growing-up.
Lorna
P.S. I'm adding to this again - people here who are saying that this product that product got rid of their spots completely. They're lying, it won't happen, no product will give you perfect skin, look after it and that's all you can do.. They'll fade away eventually.
2007-03-16 16:14:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS WORKS FAST & CHEAP!!!
I used Tetracyclin, Proactive, Retina A and had many expensive facials with less than good results. This has worked for me and many many other happy people. Go to pharm.,Drug store, or Walmart, buy "PURPOSE" bar of soap - Blue box - Made by Johnson & Johnson - wash your face with this 2-3x's per day. Also pick up a LOW strength Benzoyl-peroxide cream, apply the cream by dabbing to the individual blemishes.... DONT rub it in works using a oxidation/reduction reaction...DONT over use this or put anywhere else on your face.. It will cause drying and make you look worse. Also, If need which probably will for moisture ASK FOR "NUTRADERM lotion" - the orginal not the new stuff, this works great and wont clog pores or leave a residue on your skin...Additonal TIPS: acne, pimples, etc are
frequently cause by a bacteria or hormone issues.... DONT PICK POP POKE (your hands are the dirtiest part of your body) and will cause: infections, spreading of germs, more breakouts and scarring DONT EVER listen to people online who tell you to scrub your sensative skin or use harsh chemicals such as: Lemon juice, vinagar, alcohol, etc... DONT EVER use that APRICOT CRAP!!! DONT USE PROACTIVE- this is expensive and harsh it may kill the bacteria cause also Benzoyl based wash but will irritate skin and cause bleaching of face and neck.... Other similar treatments may work.. also things such as Accutane but have serious side effects.... THIS WORKS FAST AND CHEAP!!! I no longer get expensive facials, take oral antibiotics, or even NEED makeup... I am very happy - Have
very good skin... and have many many other happy friends... THANKS again to my WONDERFUL DERMATOLOGIST... TRY THIS!! GOOD LUCK....
2007-03-16 16:16:28 · answer #3 · answered by jane d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever pop them unless you want pock marks or scarring. Wash your face at least twice a day with some oil free or acne wash. A glycerin or sorbitol wash with salicylic acid will be good. Apply pimple cream such as benzoyl peroxide. Treat pimples as gently as possible.
Pimples can't be rid overnight so in the meantime, wear concealer and make-up to cover up. Try non pore-blocking make-up.
2007-03-16 16:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by madeline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything!!! Touching your face is bad!! Also the use of Harsh products often just make um worse!! Just use a mild bar soap when bathing! Then keep your hands off your face, this spread oils , and dirt causing more pimples!!
2007-03-16 16:15:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T pop it!it'll leave a scar.
what you can do is this old method my mom teached me.
take corn starch,and rose water(can find bottle of it at grocery stores,or I think cosmetic stores sell them),take a small cup,put it together,mix it with your finger,and put it on effected area.it may drip but it's not that bad.it'll harden on your face which makes it work.wait 1 hour,or 2 hours then wash it off.
by the next day your pimple will strink,so keep using it till it's gone:)
good luck!
2007-03-16 16:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Toothpaste can be irritating and dries the outside causing a nasty scab.
Buy Acne-Free (it's generic Pro-Activ).
2007-03-16 16:13:15 · answer #7 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put some Noxema or similar skin cleanser on the infected area. Wait a while, and wash it off (gently). Do this every 3 hours or so until it's gone. Whatever you do, don't touch it!
2007-03-16 16:13:14 · answer #8 · answered by Prue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes at least a week to get rid of zits. Just wash your face every day and night and if yer a girl, don't put on makeup, just let it clear. Foundation just plugs it up.
2007-03-16 16:14:15 · answer #9 · answered by Girls just wanna have fun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consult your doc. There's a special topical cream that you can use on your pimples. Also wash your face with NON antibacterial soap.
DO NOT POP THEM!!! IT'S NOT THAT GOOD!!
2007-03-16 16:13:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋