If you have an urge to squeeze a spot or zit, before doing so it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the best pimple popping techniques. If you were simply to squeeze the spot you may end doing more harm than good. There is no denying that a white-head full of pus is hardly an attractive sight, but neither would be a scar that is left behind by popping the pimple in the wrong way.
First of all you should take a moment to analyse the zit. Do not be tempted to squeeze any spots or pimples apart from those that contain pus. Once you are certain that the spot can be popped you should wash your hands thoroughly to avoid causing an infection.
To aid the popping process, it can be useful if you steam your pores open. This can be done by taking a hot shower or through the use of a damp warm compress, another option would be to hold your face over a bowl of steaming water. Whichever method you choose, make sure you do not cause burns to your skin.
Next, you should sterilize the area around the pimple. This should be done by using a cotton bud soaked in rubbing alcohol or an antibacterial skin lotion. After this step comes the actual popping stage.
Do not be tempted to squeeze a spot with your naked fingers, always use a tissue or medical gauze. Squeeze both sides of the spot equally whilst staring in a mirror. The pus should pop out automatically.
If you are using pimple popping techniques, you should wipe the area once more with rubbing alcohol or an anti-bacterial ointment once all the pus has been removed. You may find it useful to close the pore to stop any bleeding, this can be done through the placing of an ice cube on the area. To reduce the chance of scarring, rub in a vitamin E ointment each day until the pimple has healed over.
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