Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Get Rid of a Zit or Pimple Fast - Don't Use Toothpaste!



No one is happy to see an uninvited zit show up on their face, especially the day before a photo shoot or a big night out. It's tempting to take drastic measures which often only makes things worse. 

The quickest and most effective way to get rid of a zit fast is to go to your dermatologists office and have it injected with Kenalog, a steroid cortisone shot, but if that is not an option for you here is a model's secret to doing it at home that really works!

The most important goal in getting rid of a zit and saving your face for a photograph is to decrease the redness and make it flatter so that it is easier to cover up. 

First, you will want to shrink it using the strongest percentage of benzoyl peroxide cream you have. Then take the highest percentage of hydrocortisone cream that you can find, usually 10% unless you have a Rx from your doc, and dab it on top of the little monster before you go to bed covering it with one of those little round bandaids so that it maintains it's potency and doesn't rub off on your sheets and pillow. Because cortisone cream is a steroid you only want to use this little trick at most 2 nights in a row or it could thin your skin and possibly stimulate more acne.

You may have heard that toothpaste can dry up a zit overnight but I advise against this. It may help dry out the pimple but the fluoride in the toothpaste could burn your skin, increasing redness and irritation. Years ago toothpaste contained zinc which helps with inflammation (better when it's used as a supplement), but most toothpastes no longer contain zinc so unless you are stranded on a island taping a reality show and toothpaste is all you have ... I would forgo using this on your face.

Visine is also a popular recommendation that can help because it has an anti inflammatory ingredient that can reduce redness but be sure to follow up with some OTC benzoyl peroxide acne cream to git rid of it your blemish.  

Crushed aspirin helps too since it contains salicylic acid, another popular ingredient in acne medications. You can mix it with a bit of water in your hand to form a paste and apply to your skin. This must be uncoated aspirin to work and don't do this if you're allergic to aspirin or have sensitive skin because it may cause irritation.

Another option? Blue light. It's not just a gimmick. You can purchase an at home device that works for just $49. Check out how in my post about how it works {HERE - High Tech Zit Zapper}

Finally, if you must pop a zit please watch this video and advice given from Dr Oz on the best way to go about it.





Shelley GoodStein

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10 comments:

  1. i'm extremely allergic to benzoyl peroxide and it almost killed me when i used a face mask with it in, so anyone who wants to try this, put a little of the benzoyl peroxide on your arm first to make sure you're not allergic or sensitive to it.

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    1. The only program that worked to get rid of my crippling acne was www.AcneMiracle.info - I had tried a lot of methods to rid myself of my acne, but nothing else worked. After using the tips on www.AcneMiracle.info, my acne cleared up and very quickly, I might add. My skin is now remarkably clear. Not a day goes by where I don’t thank the Lord that I found this powerful solution. It really works to eliminate acne forever... it's actual real information you can use right now...unlike anything I have ever seen before in the acne industry. Best of luck to those of you wishing to end your acne problems. I did it and so can you!

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  2. we should make an acne fund that does research on how to get rid of acne because it's embarrassing and people want to kill themselves because of they have it i promise you!

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    1. they already know how to get rid of it. its all based on your diet and if you keep a good hygiene. eating all natural and no junk food, drinking around 10 cups of water per day, and excising at least 3 times a week keep you healthy and acne free. they are caused from the interior issues going on in your body. try a liver cleanse drink. green tea with lime.

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    2. ^^and genetics. Genetics actually plays the biggest part, unfortunately for a lot of us

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    3. ^^^ Some things cannot be helped. I myself do not eat any junk food and drink about 8 cups of water per day. I am vegan as well. I play volleyball and have extensive practice 4 times a week. I shower everyday and have a morning and nighttime routine. I still have mild acne. For MOST people suffering from acne, it's caused by genetics and hormones which cannot be controlled. Some of my friends eat junk food like crazy and still have clear skin.

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  3. very smart if someone starts a fund like that i'll donate money

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  4. If concealer and stuff didn't exist and we had to never try to hide it or get rid of a pimple or zit fast then not many people would feel embarrassed because a lot of people have pimples and zits

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  5. I only get the occasional pimple & thought I would give dermalmd acne serum a try. I really like it! You can definitely smell the alcohol in it & works well in drying up the annoying pimple in a jiffy.

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