Squeeze-Free Pimple Problem Solvers!

Hey Michelle I thought it would interest you to check this link out: http://www.cosmeticscop.com/BULLETIN/081611-full.htm?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Read+More+%C2%BB&utm_content=Zits+101%3A+How+to+Pop%2C+Treat+%26+Conceal+a+Blemish&utm_campaign=08.16.11+Beauty+Exclusives Paula Begoun teaches you how to "pop" a pimple using a comedome extractor :)

I use a black head stick!!! it is a stick with a hole it it and you place it over the black head or spot and press down. And everything is removed without touching it.

My friend Lizzie swears by putting green eye shadow over a red spot as it reduces the redness.

WHICH IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE OF THEM ALL?

I try Toothpaste
 and it.s good

I use Claro IPL Acne Clearing Device from Sephora. Costed almost 200 bucks but I think it's worth it coz it works in less than 24 hours for me ;)

OMG UR A LIFE SAVER!!! i JUST got a huge red pimple...lol thnxx XD

the video was gross... ;P but the tips were a huge help! Thnx Michelle! <3

 

i swear by tea tree face wash or tea tree oil.. it sure helps preventin any pimple.. :)
but fr sudden bursts i use toothpaste trick.. :P 

I just wash my face and put no cream, because my skin, especially on face, is very dry, so just washing is working as toothpaste.

Otherwise i am not against sqeezing pimples, i know two people who can do it to me extremly professional, very clean, and from disaster skin, in same week, my skin become beautiful.

Excersize! When you sweat you let out toxins in your body that sometimes leads to break outs. Plus it is good for your health too :D

The videoooo...my eyes! At least "the puss" wasn't yellow or anything. /: I use baking soda and it really helps me (: I'm excited to try the white vinegar though.

i know people generally say not to pop a zit because it may lead to scarring but i only have 2 zit-related scars and they came from NOT popping them..

This is perfect seeming how I currently have a ouchy red zit on my forehead right now.  It feels like a light house light blinking all day on my face.  I've been super embarrased by it and will try these to see if it helps.  Thank you!

my boyfriend always has the urge to squueze the blackhead. but i know once u get it out, u just gonna leave a hole there so it'll even more easier to form blackhead in the future n looks red n ugly.

what is the best way besides blackhead mask or go seeing a doctor?

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  • Dr. H — Aug 26, 2011
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Most of these "remedies" are really bad for your skin.  Toothpaste will not "dry out" a pimple, and it will actually lead to irritation and more redness.  "But it doesn't irritate my skin!"--people argue.  Irritation at levels low enough that you don't "feel" it can still cause damage.  The more you irritate your skin now, the more likely you are to get wrinkles as you age.  Tea tree oil, witch hazel, mentol, all of those things irritate the skin.  Hydrogen peroxide is a terrible idea too.  It will destroy the bacteria, but hydrogen peroxide generates free radicals.  Free radicals also speed up the aging and wrinkling process.  If the pimple is painful and red, GENTLE extraction will actually help reduce the inflammation, and allow your immune system to naturally take care of killing the bacteria.  Gentle cleanser, appropriate acne medication (like salicylic acid), and antioxidant serum should help.  If your acne is bad, visit a dermatologist.  They know what they are doing.  (I am a molecular biologist, and the scientific literature does not support any of these myths about skin care.)  I love Michelle Phan, she is an excellent makeup artist!

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