Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Pimple Popping - How to Pop Pimples

By Julie M. Jackson

Pimple popping - the most common solution for acne sufferers and typically the first course of action. Whether you struggle with regular breakouts or you just find yourself with a zit now and again you've most likely had a go at popping a pimple. If you've ever had less than favorable results, you're aware that there is a proper way to go about it.

First of all, allow me to clear the air: if you have bad acne, you probably should not go around popping all your pimples. It's probably best to instead focus on getting new breakouts under control while allowing your body to do its thing naturally.

However, "deflating" a large zit can be a good idea. Surely a little redness is favorable over a distracting whitehead. Well in this article I'm going to give you some tips on the best way to safely and efficiently pop a pimple.

To start, you are going to have to be a little bit discriminatory when choosing a pimple to pop. You don't want to hurt yourself by attempting to pop a pimple that is not yet ready to be popped, so pick a nice large one that looks like it's ready to burst all on its own.

Before you commence with the pimple popping, you'll want to prick the pimple with a disinfected needle. I recommend that you sterilize the needle with rubbing alcohol to get this done. Once you have done that, take a tissue and squeeze the pimple from both sides at once, in an up and down motion. Do not squeeze too hard, or it will hurt!

Once you feel resistance (it should not take too much force to pop a ripe pimple) make sure to cease your efforts at once. Being too persistent with your pimple will only result in a scar that is often times more unsightly and longer lasting than the original pimple would have been.

That's it. Popping a pimple is no complicated affair, but it still pays to get the job done right!

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