| Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from ryry and more videos in the Skin Care category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Don't let a dermatological disaster get you down. Here are a half-dozen ways to zap those zits fast! To complete this How-To you will need: Aspirin A cotton swab Lemon juice Instant oatmeal Honey An egg Manuka honey Non-gel toothpaste Tea tree oil or witch hazel (optional) Eye drops for red eyes (optional) Hydrogen peroxide (optional) Dermatologist (optional) Step 1: Don't squeeze it! Resist the urge to squeeze a pimple. You might push bacteria further into your skin, causing an infection that could lead to scarring. Tip: Keep tea tree oil or witch hazel in the house so that as soon as you feel a pimple starting to bloom, you can dab some on. Both have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that will help nip a zit in the bud. Step 2: Give it an aspirin Woke up with a full-blown blemish? Crush an aspirin, mix it with a few drops of water, soak the tip of a cotton swab in it, and hold the swab against the zit for about 15 seconds. It won't make the pimple disappear, but it can reduce redness. Tip: Eye drops—the kind for bloodshot eyes—work too. Step 3: Slap a paste on it Look in your cupboard: If you have lemon juice, instant ... |
