Get Rid of Zits and Blackheads!

Sebaceous glands are glands in the skin and scalp that produce oils and are necessary and vital to your skin.

It's hard to alleviate stress and anxiety but there are a few simple things you can do to get rid of unsightly blemishes.

Pimples (comedones) and blackheads are two different bears. There is a tool you can use for blackheads that works pretty darn well called Tweezerman skin care tool. Its a little different design than the one I used when I was growing up, but basically it's the same tool.

So Lets Talk Blackheads

Blackheads should be removed by gently squeezing them from either side. Its a good idea to open your pores FIRST, using warm water compresses or steam.

When you squeeze the area, a hard tubular oil strand with a black head will emerge. If it doesn't, DON'T keep squeezing it.

Try the warm compress again but if you still can't get it out, leave it alone for another day or try again later. If it doesn't emerge, its just not ready yet. You definitely don't want to scar your skin so leave it alone!

Wash the skin afterward or simply use a toner after expelling them.

Some people swear by Biore Cleansing Pore Strips. I tried them and they didn't work for me, but that doesn't mean they won't work for you:o) They actually work well for many people!

Of course you can use a facial scrubs like St. Ives Medicated Apricot Scrub for Oily Skin or Queene Helene Oatmeal and Honey Natural Face Scrub, which are the standards but work very well! Other brands that have really good reviews too, are Earth Science Gentle Facial Scrub, Apricot, Skin Milk Facial Scrub, Exfoliate, and Alba Hawaiian Facial Scrub, Pineapple Enzyme. Oatmeal, pineapple, apricot, and milk are all great exfoliators and contain active enzymes. Use them to scrub around problem areas, such as the nose or the chin. These work well and are inexpensive to buy. They really help. Of course, if you want to save money, you can make your own recipes for homemade facial masks here:

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These scrubs have granules in them and help to remove blackheads on or around the nose and on the chin. You can safely scrub these areas with moderate pressure.

They really help take care of those blackheads that are in 'hard to get' areas. Be sure to use a good toner afterwards and clean the area thoroughly.

Time to Talk Pimples

Getting rid of pimples is a bit harder and may take a little longer. Pimples usually contain pus in them that's full of bacteria. Because of this, they can take longer to dry up and go away.

Try products that contain Benzoyl Peroxide first. These are recommended by most physicians. Benzoyl peroxide is helps break up the plug of dead skin cells, bacteria, and oils that clogs the pores and form zits. Start with lower concentrations, and work your way up. Good products to start with are Zapyt Maximum Strength Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment Gel, Clearasil Vanishing Acne Treatment Cream, or choose your own Benzoyl Peroxide products. All benzoyl peroxide products work about the same. You can also use on the spot treatments like Clean and Clear Acne Spot Treatment to zap large pimples that have gotten out of control! Of course, many people swear by Proactiv® Solution!. Right now you can Click here for clear skin and 2 free bonuses!.

If you don't see improvement, some people NEVER suggest popping pimples because there is a chance of spreading bacteria and causing more pimples. You can also scar your skin if you do this often enough. However, if your pimple is causing you a lot of grief, you may consider doing this.

If you do decide to pop them, use the sharp end of sterilized tweezers. (the kind that are slanted~) After you pop them, apply a small piece of tissue to the area to soak up oils and bacteria that are expelled. Then wait patiently until it stops oozing. Then remove the tissue. If you remove the tissue before it stops oozing, you will need to reapply another piece of tissue or you'll spread bacteria.

Instead drink plenty of fresh water to flush out impurities from your body and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

To get rid of pimples, you can also buy an OTC such as a 10% cortisone cream. If you need something stronger you can get one prescribed to you. Any physician can prescribe a higher percentage steroid cream. If you ask for a generic brand they'll be cheaper~

Any steroid cream thins your skin. This includes 10% Cortisone Cream. It is not as strong as prescriptions steroid creams are but it's still pretty strong. They should be used only occasionally and you only apply very thin layer. (It doesn't take much!~)

But that is exactly why they work so great. They thin the skin and that's what dries up zits so fast!

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