Pimples can occur anywhere on the skin, including the face, chest, neck and back. Acne appears the most on the facial area, which can be difficult to disguise, and can lower your self-esteem. Luckily, there are a few skin care methods that can flush out the pores, kill off acne-causing bacteria and keep the skin hydrated. By following a regular routine, you can diminish acne pimples, allowing the skin to return to its naturally smooth condition.
Step 1
Fill a large bowl with boiling water, and place it on a flat surface, such as a countertop or a table. Drape a towel over your head, and lean 12 to 18 inches over the bowl. After five to seven minutes, lift up your head, and use a damp washcloth to wipe off the skin. Repeat up to three times per week. This facial steam opens up the pores, which will allow the impurities and bacteria to drain out.
Step 2
Spot treat blemishes using 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide cream, which will kill off acne-causing bacteria and clear acne without causing as much irritation as higher strength benzoyl peroxide creams. Massage a pea-sized amount of the benzoyl peroxide cream gently onto your skin until it has been absorbed. Avoid rubbing the cream in too aggressively, which can cause irritation. Repeat twice a day.
Step 3
Moisturize your skin with a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil, such as jojoba oil, so that the skin will not become overly dry from the benzoyl peroxide cream. Drop two or three drops of pure jojoba oil into the palm of your hand, and rub your hands together to distribute the oil evenly between them. Pat the oil onto your face until it has been applied to the entire area. Repeat twice a day following the benzoyl peroxide cream.
Tips and Warnings
- When steaming your skin, avoid leaning closer than 12 inches over the bowl of hot water to avoid scalding your skin. Benzoyl peroxide is available in many different strengths, but using a benzoyl peroxide cream higher in concentration than 2.5 percent can cause redness, itching, peeling, and burning on the skin. Jojoba oil is a non-comedogenic oil, meaning it does not clog the pores. Moisturizing the skin prevents the skin from overproducing oils to compensate for the drying effects from the benzoyl peroxide cream. Jojoba oil soaks into the skin quickly, making it an effective moisturizer for acne-prone skin.
Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- Washcloth
- 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide cream
- Jojoba oil
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