If there’s one thing that brings the people together, it’s (unfortunately) acne. We all deal with it to varying degrees and can probably cop to using at least one pricey product as a form of treatment. But even if you have a penchant for potions and other “magic” creams, even the experts say there’s nothing wrong with literally taking matters into your own hands.
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Such is the case with renowned esthetician and skin care goddess Renee Rouleau, whom Demi Lovato credits for her camera-ready skin. In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, the expert shared how we can properly pop a pimple when we don’t necessarily have access to expensive treatments or want to wait. Source: Instagram
For starters, if you’re dealing with a whitehead that’s visible above the surface of your skin, wrap your fingers in tissue and gently squeeze it until the infection emerges. At the same time, she advises against this method if you have long nails because they could cause scarring.
After that, you can opt for an overnight product made with sulfur, camphor or zinc oxide to clean out the rest of the infected area. These are available in a wide price range and include Rouleau’s very own Nighttime Spot Lotion, but you can also just use the soothing, calming ingredient of your choice. And if the whitehead is still under the skin, leave. it. alone. Otherwise, you’...