The Right Way To Pop A Pimple

We all know how bad it is to pick at pimples. It can cause scaring, make the pimple last longer and cause more breakouts around the area due to bacteria. But anyone that has had a massive one that looks like a crater on their face knows it's hard to leave alone. 


So here is a nicer way to get rid of the gross head of the pimple without causing too much damage. Just remember to only do it on white heads. 


Start by washing your hands, and make sure it is with anti bacterial gel. The best ones to use are from the automatic dispensers since you don't have to touch the pump or lid. 


Make sure you clean your skin, regardless of if you have make up on or not. Even if you don't have make up on you will still have dead skin, sweat and natural oils on your sin. If you are able to, steam your skin. If you can't, you can also put a warm cotton pad onto the spot for a minute to make the pimple extraction easier. 


Wear gloves to make sure you don't dig your nails into the skin. There is lots of bacteria under your nails, and you don't want to get them near your pimple! Also put a tissue around each index finger. 


First stretch the skin away from the pimple gently to see if the pimple pops. If it does, wipe it with the tissues on your fingers then dispose of the tissues. If you want you can stop there, but if you need another squeeze you need to put another tissue around each index finger and this time push the skin around the pimple together. 


Either follow up with a clay mask on the pimple, or a toner to keep the area clean from bacteria. I like Witches Hazel since it is an anti bacterial. Follow up with a pimple treatment gel onto the spot. 


Try not to push too many times. If you have pushed twice and it isn't budging leave the pimple alone! Don't keep pushing or your will break the skin and cause scarring and damage.


What are your tips on popping a pimple without damage?
XO