Have a Pesky Pimple? Here’s How to Quickly Shrink It

Nothing worse than waking up in the morning and looking in the mirror and seeing a huge pimple right in the middle of your face. You can always put a spot treatment on your face, but that takes about a week to work. These are the tested ways to quickly shrink a pimple on your face. Have you tried any of these before?

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Over-the-Counter Hydrocortisone Cream

This cream has the same steroids that dermatologists inject in pimples to get rid of them. Make sure you apply a generous portion on your face and let it sit for at least 15 minutes before rinsing it off.

Visine

Who would have known that this red-eye remover makes pimples less inflamed? It works by taking the red out of the pimples and all you have to do is soak a cotton swab in the drops and dab it on your spot.

Clay Face Mask

Clay draws impurities out of the skin and it can be used as a rinse-off spot treatment in a pinch.

Face Wash With 2% Salicytic Acid

If you notice you get hormonal acne, start using the wash before you’re period and you’ll be less likely to break out.

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Don’t Pop the Pimple

Although you may want to pop the pimple, avoid doing so as it can damage your skin tissue and actually make it worse. If you can’t help but pop it, do it after taking a hot shower and gently press down on the skin surrounding the pimple with a cotton swab.