Three days before your hot date and you find a huge monster of a pimple on your face! Don’t stress – Skinsight is here to help! Just follow these steps.
- DO NOT TOUCH! Touching or squeezing the pimple can make it worse, and of course potentially cause scarring down the road.
- Cleanse your face no more than twice a day. This will prevent further breakouts while you are treating the one you already have. Don’t fall into temptation and overcleanse the skin by washing more often or too vigorously. This will strip the skin of its natural defenses.
- Use an over-the-counter acne spot treatment to reduce the size of the blemish. Acne spot treatments from Clean & Clear®, Neutrogena®, or similar brands have products specifically made to treat acne-prone skin.
- Eat healthy. A diet based on fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins can improve overall health and promote healthy skin. Studies suggest a diet rich in dairy products and refined carbs (think sugar and white flour) may contribute to acne flares.
