Sunday, June 13, 2010




1. Wash your face with a mild soap. Gently massage the pimple area and rinse with clean water immediately. Pat dry with a clean towel. (Avoid using facial scrubs when you have pimples because it may give you more pimple breakouts specially when your into popping your pimples.)






2. Put enough amount of the best facial cleanser that you have tried (one with a pimple-fighting feature is better) on two cotton balls. Apply one on your face and neck (avoiding the pimple area), and the other on the pimple area alone. This can prevent other pimple breakouts. Allow the skin to dry before proceeding to the next step.




3. Apply a small amount of pimple gel directly on the...well, pimple. Make sure it's just enough to cover the pimple area. Some pimple gels have an stinging effect so don't overdo it. Let the gel dry for about five minutes.






4. Gently put a gel patch on the pimple area. Slightly press it to ensure good contact with skin. It is advisable to leave it overnight. (For those who are not familiar with pimple gel patches, these are usually round and sticky gel patches used to help dry up and minimize the pimple's size.)





5. These steps can be done best after a bath and before bedtime. Repeat the same procedure until the pimple is gone. Good luck on that pimple!

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Friday, June 11, 2010

Fact: 9 out of 10 people around the globe suffer from pimples. So, if you’re part of this 90%, you should definitely continue reading. You are probably going ‘eenie meenie miney moe’ choosing a good product on the market, but finding one that really suits your skin and actually works is way harder. Among these products are those with the infamous salicylic acid which is known for its results. Yup! It's the organic acid which most acne-fighting products are up to. And Yup! It's what your friend suggests you should try. Many consumers give their positive feedbacks about it. And if it works great on you as well, then stick to it and just browse this blog for other articles [:)]. But if this salicylic failed you by bearing no effect or (worse!) more pimple breakouts, we (yes, including me) are on the same side of the situation and it's back to square one for us.
So, after consulting a dermatologist, I eventually jump from salicylic acid to clindamycin. Probably, you're asking what this clindamycin is. Well, it is a form of antibiotic which also serves as a common topical treatment for acne. To clear things out, I'm talking about clindamycin antibiotic that is used as a facial cleanser and NOT the one taken orally. Those that are taken orally are quite dangerous because of its adverse effects. If you're still thirsty for some additional information, try checking its Wikipedia entry.
What is its outcome on me? After less than a month using it after a bath and before bedtime, I'm already free from pimples. And with that, I'm certain to say that it really works on me. I still use it to prevent pimple breakouts and (Didn't I said this one yet?) it is surely cheap.
Well, I'm not actually writing this post to say things like, "Hey this one works on me, so try it too!". It's like putting your precious face on risk if you're after others' testimonials. But if you became interested, why not give it a try? You can find clindamycin cleansers over the counter. I'm suggesting that if you still have problems on products you are using, it's a better move that you should first consult a dermatologist so you will know your skin type and what products are best for you. Whatever you prefer, I'm wishing you luck. And if you have something to say, the comments section is widely open for your words.

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