How to Pop a Pimple

How to Pop a Pimple:

You wake up to start your day. Everything seems to be going great! Perhaps you had a really good dream, and are looking forward to an upcoming event or maybe just a get together with friends.

Yawning and preparing to look into the mirror, what you are feeling at this point probably depends on what your typical experiences with acne are. If you are a frequent acne sufferer, then perhaps you are dreading the morning glance in the mirror, because you never know just how many pimples you'll have.

But for those who only get occasional bumps, the sight of a pimple can be quite surprising and horrifying, especially when it is in a space such as your nose, forehead, or chin. What can you do about these unwelcome visitors to your face?

Pimple Popping 101

Everyone has heard of the infamous "pimple popping" method for getting rid of these rude intruders, but what most people do not realize is that there is a right way and a wrong way to pop a pimple.

First of all, allow me to clear the air: if you have serious acne, you probably should not go around popping all of your pimples. It's probably best to instead focus on getting new breakouts under control while allowing your body to do its thing naturally.

Still, there is a time and a place for everything, and it is undeniable that a popped pimple can often times look much better than a large unsightly whitehead. That's why I'm going to give you some basic advice to help you pop your pimples safely, effectively, and efficiently.

So What's the Best Way to Pop a Pimple?

To start, you are going to have to be a little bit discriminatory when choosing a pimple to pop. You don't want to hurt yourself by attempting to pop a pimple that is not yet ready to be popped, so pick a nice large one that looks like it's ready to burst all on its own.

Before you commence with the pimple popping, you'll want to prick the pimple with a disinfected needle. I recommend that you sterilize the needle with rubbing alcohol to get this done. Once you have done that, take a tissue and squeeze the pimple from both sides at once, in an up and down motion. Do not squeeze too hard, or it will hurt!

Once you feel resistance (it should not take too much force to pop a ripe pimple) make sure to cease your efforts at once. Being too persistent with your pimple will only result in a scar that is often times more unsightly and longer lasting than the original pimple would have been.

Popping a pimple may not be rocket science, but it's still something that is better off done right!

Important: Please Read - These days, there is a much better way to pop a pimple. You no longer have to do it by hand and leave an unsightly scar. There is actually a device specifically designed for attacking the occasional bump. I do not recommend it for those who suffer from severe acne, but many of its users have found it to be extremely effective. You can read more about this cool little gadget here: Zeno Acne Clearing Device