How to Get Rid of Pimples

By Allan Pooh

Are you having pimple problems? The reasons behind what causes pimples are fairly common knowledge nowadays. However, learning how to get rid of pimples is usually a hit and miss condition, especially for the teenagers nowadays.




Why is that? Because our skin reacts differently to certain situations. There are those whose pimples are triggered by exposure to dirt, lack of sleep, stress, monthly cycle and sometimes even the food we eat are linked. However, that doesn't mean that you should give up the fight. Following are some alternative remedies on how to get rid of pimples that may interest you in the event that your chosen method doesn't work.



Natural Methods



Before going for the expensive methods, why don't you try the cheap ones first? Some of these alternatives have been used and proven effective by numerous people worldwide.



Baking Soda and Water



When mixed together forming paste, baking soda and water are excellent for drying out newly formed pimples. The concoction is usually applied at night, left for a few minutes on the face before completely removed. What baking soda does is dry out the skin itself, removing clogged dirt and excess oil from the face. Trying it out, you'll find that results can be immediately seen overnight.



Toothpaste



Yes, toothpaste - not the gel kind - is actually capable of drying out pimples. In fact, they are quite effective and take effect faster than most methods. The paste is simply applied on the affected area and left overnight or for a few minutes on the face.



Salt and Vinegar Paste



Another combination that stops acne is salt and vinegar paste applied to the skin every night. The mixture is left for thirty minutes on the face before washed off with warm water.



Warm and cold water treatment



Did you know that warm water opens up pores while cold water closes them? The theory is that by washing your face with warm water first; the pores are allowed to loosen, making it easier to remove dirt through facial cleansers. Once the dirt are removed, the face is then washed with cold water to close the pores and prevent the intrusion of other bacteria on the surface of the skin.



Other Alternatives



Cleansers and Creams



What causes pimples are excess oils and dirt on the skin which are basically the main targets of cleansers and creams. Unlike most home remedies which aim to get rid of pimples by drying them out, various facial scrubs are honed into removing the dirt and allowing the pores to breathe out. However, if you opt for cleansers instead of the natural method, then look for the ingredient salicylic acid on the product. Currently the best know skin cleansing material, it is even better than benzoyl peroxide which until recently has been the most widely used cleanser ingredient.



Oral Treatments



Dermatologists are also fond of prescribing pills that manage to control pimples from the inside. Some of them are actually very effective. On the downside, some people have noticed that stopping the treatment usually leads to a more severe case of pimple breakout.