Don't you just hate acne and pimples?

Not only the painfulness irritates you.. the worst of all is when the pimples or acne appears just right before an important event! Or what could be more frustrating when a old pimple or acne area is healing then a new one comes out?

I've always had clean and smooth skin during my school days. But unfortunately when I was 20, my smooth and clean skin became a nightmare - outbreaks of huge painful pimples closely formed together around my cheeks, nose, forehead and other areas. The worst part about pimples and acne is it affects self-esteem!

Fortunately, I found the cause and treat my pimples and acne cheaply without seeking a dermatologist or undergo any expensive treatment or products.

In this hub article, I will teach you how to get rid of acne or how to get rid of pimples for free.Pimples And Acne Facts

How Pimples are formed?

I will explain in short and in layman terms. As you can see the diagram on the right, pimples are caused when the Sebaceous Gland produces so much oil and it gets clogged by dirt. Once it gets clogged, it gets oxidized by air and that is how you get blackheads (the oxidation causes it to be black in colour). Bacteria will naturally form underneath and that is how you start to get those painful bumps which are called pimples.

What is the difference between Acne and Pimples?

Simply put, a condition is classified as Acne is when there is a huge number of pimples together or near each other. If you have just like a few pimples at your face but in different areas (chin, nose, forehead, .etc) then it's NOT Acne. But if let's say your right-cheek has a huge number of pimples forming closely together (which looks like a patch), it's classified as a case of acne.Types of Pimple and Acne Medication

In this section on Pimple and Acne medication, I will only explain the difference between Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid..

Benzoyl Peroxide for Pimples or Acne:

Benzoyl Peroxide is usually used for killing pimple or acne bacteria called propionibacterium acnes (those reddish painful bumps) and to reduce inflammation. It is usually effective to use when you start seeing pimples forming (before being classified as Acne). Unfortunately, it takes a long time to see the miracle effect - usually around 2-3 weeks. Also, it is VERY drying and this could make your condition even worser since your face will produce even more oil to compensate the dryness and this increases the chance of clogged pores.

What is the best Benzoyl Peroxide strength to use?

It's been clinically proven that using the lowest strength (2.5%) is as good as using 5-10%. But it is recommended to use the lowest strength since the higher the strength of benzoyl peroxide, the higher chance that you could have side-effects (like dry skin).


Salicylic Acid for Pimples or Acne:

Salicylic Acid exfoliates your skin and clears the pores from being clogged. It is very useful for early stages of pimples when blackheads are being formed. It is best used to PREVENT new pimples. It isn't as drying as Benzoyl Peroxide but do not overuse it.

Benzoyl Peroxide vs Salicylic Acid - which one is better and when to use?

Salicylic Acid is best used to prevent pimples so do look out for this ingredient when you buy facial foam products. It is also best used for early stages of pimples when blackheads are being formed.

For Benzoyl Peroxide, use it when your pimple has entered the red, painful bump stage.Things You Need To Know

Ok, now I will tell you how I treat my Acne and Pimple condition. And of course, tips.

Questions to ask yourself:

Is your medication causing your pimple or acne condition to be worst?


Are you using a high-strength Benzoyl Peroxide medicine? If yes, then are you already having dry skin but continue using it? If you answered yes again then stop doing it because this might be the cause (Ironic, isn't it?) because if your skin is dried badly from the high strength medication of Benzoyl Peroxide, your skin will compensate it by pumping more oil to your face and this increases the clogging!

Or are you using any other home remedies? Try stopping it for a week and see if it helps!

I used to use Tea Tree Oil as a cure for my pimples and acne condition. And yes, it really did help! My pimples dry up fast and disappear a few days later but there's a problem - it dries my skin horribly and this causes more and more pimples in the end!

Are you taking sufficient nutrients in your diet?

If you hate vegetables or hardly eat any fruits, this might be the cause. Start to eat em' or learn to take vitamin pills in the morning, it helps!

Try to lessen milk consumption. Why? It's said that there IS a link between milk and acne. Cow's milk do contain hormones naturally and because farmers want them to produce more milk (to sell) they injected even more hormones into cows. This hormones are responsible for pimples and acne.

Lessen sugar intake. It's a long explanation so I will skip this. In short, sugar do cause pimples or worsen your acne condition.


Are you sleeping enough?

Believe it or not, this was the main cause of my pimples. I usually slept 5-6 hours a day and that is how it triggered my pimples and later acne outbreaks; using the tea tree oil and poor diet made it worst! When I start to sleep more (from 5-6 hours to 7-8 hours - which is the required amount of sleep an adult needs), my pimple and acne condition improved dramatically! Not only that, I am now more motivated and upbeat everyday without feeling tired!

Are you drinking enough?

No, not alcohol but just water and nothing else. Just buy or bring from home a bottle of mineral water to your work or classroom and drink it. I promise you it will help your condition even more!Conclusion

Do make sure your facial foam contains Salicylic Acid to prevent new pimples or in the early stages of pimples (blackheads).

Use Benzoly Peroxide when the pimples has reached the later stage - the red, painful bumps.

See if your pimple or acne condition is actually being worsen by your current medication you're using to treat.

Sleep and drink sufficiently.

The information on this article are taken the ebook at: How To Get Rid of Acne

I highly recommend that you try getting the ebook. You will learn way much more on stopping acne outbreaks forever. You can download it for FREE.

I stopped my acne outbreaks in just 2-days, as promised from the ebook; and have a perfect, clear, scarless face in just 6-weeks!

How to get rid of pimples?

A good question with many answers. There are really three answers that directly resolve it, though. The first answer is to pop it, not the safest way to treat acne. The second answer is with an acne prevention plan, this helps keep pimples from coming back. And the third is with a treatment plan, this involves either medication or OTC acne creams.

Before diving into these answers, we must first understand what causes pimples. During our teenage years, the explosion of hormones in our bodies produces extra oils in the pores of our skin. The main oil is called sebum, when a follicle creates too much it builds up under the skin and creates pimples. The sebum is mixed with other oils and bacteria to cause this painful acne. When the tip of the follicle is open, the sebum mixes with dead skin cells and dirt to create blackheads.

When using an acne medication be sure to give it plenty of time to work. If you buy a bottle of face wash, use the entire bottle before determining whether or not the product is going to work for you. The active ingredients take time to work and if you don't give it that time you'll never see the results you want.UPDATE 4/14/2010!

I've added a bunch of the most popular pimple treatments to this Hub. After spending the last nine months tracking which ones are working the best for people, I've decided to show them to you with the option to buy them at a great price from Amazon. Scroll down to see!How To Get Rid Of Pimples By Popping Them

You can get rid of pimples that are already on your face by popping them. You must consider the consequences of doing this, though. Pushing on your skin to get the sebum out of the pimple can damage the tissue beneath the skin's surface. Also, the open wound on your face is very susceptible to infection if sanitation procedures are not followed.

When popping a pimple do your best to push at it sideways, rather than down. This helps the tissue below the surface from getting beaten up. If the pimple will not pop, sterilize a sewing needle with alcohol and puncture only the tip of the whitehead. As soon as it has popped, use a cotton ball or cotton towel with alcohol on it to clean it up. This will hurt a bit, but it will help prevent infection.

Who would have thought that learning how to get rid of pimples would be so painful?OXY Spot Treatment

The OXY Spot Treatment has been around for a really long time, and there is a reason for that! Put simply, it works really well.

OXY got their name for the medicated pads that they made a while back, and they have continued to create great products.

This is a benzoyl peroxide product that works to get rid of pimples very effectively. In order for it to work, your face has to be clean beforehand. It says that you should apply it 1-3 times a day, but once a day will usually get rid of pimples quickly.

Be sure that if you've never used something like this before, you start slow with the application. Jumping right in and using it 2 or 3 times a day will dry your skin out pretty bad. Start with once a day, or every other day, so that your skin will adjust.Heal Acne Solution

This is a pimple treatment that you probably haven't heard of. It's from a company called Healing Natural Oils, and rather than attacking the bacteria that leads to pimples like most treatments do, this one neutralizes them. This prevents scarring and leads to an overall gentler experience.

Don't read "gentler experience" as it won't work! These guys are so sure that their oils work, you get a 60 day money back guarantee with their products.

The directions on using this pimple treatment are a bit strange, but that is why it works so well. You use a cotton swab to spread a little bit onto your affected area (breakout) and then dab a small amount on the bottom of your feet. I know that's bizarre, but it helps to get rid of your pimples from the inside since it can be absorbed into your system through your feet. It's strange, but it's hard to argue with results!

Also, their oils are completely natural and organic, no harsh chemicals.Zeno Acne Clearing Device

I'm sure that you seen the commercials and infomercials for Zeno over the past few years and have wondered if it actually works. Reports are in, and it turns out that it actually does!

The Zeno isn't for everyone. It's more expensive than other acne treatments, and since it needs replacement cartridges (it comes with a 60 count cartridge) it is really expensive if you suffer from lots of pimples. If you have mild or moderate pimples, this is the perfect weapon to zap them away because the cartridge will last months.

Most times, you only have to zap your pimples with the Zeno once to get rid of them. This is especially true when you can catch it in the early stages. For larger and more developed pimples, it will take 2 or 3 zaps.

If you suffer from mild to moderate pimples and are looking for a way to blast them off your face in a few hours, this is the tool for you. If you have more severe acne, you are probably better off with a cream or face wash.How To Get Rid Of Pimples With Prevention

Preventing acne is the best way to get rid of pimples for good. The best method for preventing pimples is to eat a health, vegetable based diet (not necessarily vegan) and drink more water than you think you need. Avoid junk food and eat at least twice as many veggies as you do meat and bread. This helps keep the toxins and nastiness from processed food build up in your body.

Drinking tons of water will flush toxins out of your body. Without flushing these out they will build up and show up in the bacteria of your pimples. Drink at least a half gallon of water a day.

Learning how to get rid of pimples will also improve other areas of your life, not just your skin. After you learn how to get rid of pimples, your overall health will improve through your diet and improved awareness of what goes on inside your body.Clean & Clear Spot Acne Treatment

This is a pretty cool product. It works like a lot of the other spot pimple treatments, but it's especially helpful for those that keep getting zits in the same spots.

Regular spot treatments work to reduce the pimple that is already there, but this one provides longer lasting treatment that works to keep the next one from popping up. I always get pimples on the side of my forehead, and this works great to reduce them when they pop up and they don't come back for at least a week.

The active ingredient in this pimple treatment is salicylic acid, which can be harsher than other treatments. When you get this, be sure to go light at first to prevent major drying out.

If you're suffering from zits in the same places over and over, this spot treatment is a great way to get rid of those pimples!How To Get Rid Of Pimples With Medication

If the methods above on how to get rid of pimples are not enough to clear your skin, medication may be the route to take.

A mixture of medication and prevention will have the best odds of getting rid of pimples for good. There are hundreds of different acne medications on the market.

The most popular (and seemingly effective) now are multi-stage acne products such as ProActive and AcneFree. These work by treating your skin with some mild chemicals and cleansers over the course of a few weeks. Many people have seen their acne vanish when following the programs outlined by these companies.

Be sure to read all directions and warnings on any and all acne treatments. Using multiple treatment at the same time will severely dry your skin out and create more problems than you started with.

Once you learn how to get rid of pimples with all of the techniques above, your skin will clear up for the rest of your life.

Wie Pickel loswerden?

Finden Sie heraus, wie loswerden Akne, Pickel und Mitesser natürlich in wenigen Tagen!!! Erhalten Sie hier die besten Home-Tipps gegen Pickel & Akne

Sind Sie müde und verlegen mit Pickel oder Akne im Gesicht? Nun, keine Sorge. Dieser Hub bietet Ihnen die besten Tipps loswerden Pickel, Akne und Mitesser natürlich in wenigen Tagen kostengünstig und leicht zugänglich sind natürliche Produkte verwenden. Diese natürliche Mittel zur Behandlung von Pickel/Akne ist bei weitem die besten im Vergleich zu chemischen Medikamenten und Pillen, die in den meisten Fällen unwirksam sind und weitere auch Nebenwirkungen verursachen. Da Pickel und Akne vor allem durch hormonelle Veränderungen bei Jugendlichen verursacht, machen chemische Medikamente und Cremes wenig oder gar keine Wirkung

Die folgenden Tipps helfen Ihnen Ihre Pickel loszuwerden, Akne und Mitesser Probleme in wenigen Wochen, manchmal in wenigen Tagen ist Ihr Zustand nicht trennt. Zusammen mit diesen Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie eine gesunde Ernährung und trinken Sie viel Wasser, um maximale Ergebnisse zu erzielen

1. Gelten Sie wenig Zahnpasta auf den Pickel vor dem Schlafengehen. Dadurch wird verringert Schwellungen über Nacht. Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie die Paste und nicht das Gel verwenden. Dies ist einer der beliebtesten Hausmittel gegen Pickel und Akne

2. Tragen Sie eine Paste Methi (Bockshornklee) Blätter über das Gesicht und nach 10-15 Minuten mit warmem Wasser waschen. Dadurch wird Akne, Pickel, Mitesser und Falten verhindert Bildung auf Ihr Gesicht

3. Wenden Sie 2 Teelöffel Minze Saft über das Gesicht jeden Abend. Dies hilft heilen Akne, Pickel und andere Infektionen der Haut

4. Wenden Sie eine Mischung aus Zitronensaft und Honig und auf das Gesicht auftragen. Diese Mischung dient als ein adstringierend/anti-oxidant und Akne löscht. Dies hilft auch, die Hautfarbe aufhellen

5. Orangenschale mit etwas Wasser zu einer Paste zerdrücken und auf Akne betroffenen Bereiche auftragen. Dies ist einer der besten Hausmittel gegen Akne

6. Mix 1 Teelöffel Zitronensaft Saft mit 1 Teelöffel fein gemahlener Zimt Pulver und Anwendung auf betroffenen Gebiete. Dadurch kann Akne zu reduzieren

7. Schleifen Gurke und eine Paste. Gilt dies als Maske auf Ihr Gesicht und lassen Sie es für 30 Minuten-Stunde und dann mit Wasser abspülen. Das erfrischt Ihre Haut und verhindert Akne

8. Sandelholz hat wunderbare adstringierende Eigenschaften. Ein wenig Sandelholzpaste mit Rosenwasser mischen und auf das Gesicht auftragen. Nach 30 Minuten abwaschen. Dies ist ein sehr wirksames Heilmittel gegen Pickel

9. Nehmen Sie eine Paste durch Mischen von 1 Esslöffel Honig mit 1 Teelöffel Zimtpulver. Tragen Sie diese Paste auf Pickel vor dem Schlafengehen und waschen Sie am nächsten Morgen mit warmem Wasser. Wiederholen Sie dies für 2 Wochen. Pickel werden für immer verschwinden.

10. Machen Sie eine Paste aus zart Neem Blätter mit Kurkuma und der betroffenen Gebiete gelten. Ein sehr wirksames Heilmittel für Akne

11. Gelten Sie Eis auf die Akne betroffenen Bereiche vor dem Schlafengehen. Am Morgen sollte es deutlich weniger geschwollen sein. Funktioniert am besten bei größeren Pickel, die noch keinen Kopf gebildet haben

12. Mix Reis Pulver mit ein wenig Quark und auf das Gesicht auftragen. Waschen Sie nach 10-15 Minuten. Dies wird der Pickel im Gesicht loszuwerden

13. Verwenden Sie ein Haferflocken oder Mandel-Maske gänzlich um Ihr Gesicht zu reinigen. Mischen Sie entweder Haferflocken oder Mandel Pulver mit genügend Rosenwasser, eine weiche Paste zu machen, die sich leicht auf der Haut ausbreitet. Reiben sie Ihre Haut mit den Fingerspitzen, unter besonderer Berücksichtigung die Problemzonen. Lassen Sie ca. 15 Minuten trocknen und dann mit kaltem Wasser abspülen. Das ist sehr gut beim Mitesser loswerden.