Here’s the scenario: You kind of realize this is the third time you’ve hit the snooze button. That means it's officially time to venture into a world without quilts. sigh . You trudged into the bathroom to start your morning routine, only to look in the mirror and see a planet on your face. No, not a planet. The whole fucking universe. All housed in a convenient red bump. They're perfectly ripe and ready to pick, but you've heard you shouldn't pick them off. But there has to be a way to properly pop a pimple without unleashing the entire universe onto your bathroom mirror, right?
Of course, it's best to keep your sleeping dog lying down to prevent potential scarring, the spread of bacteria, and directly making the situation worse. (If you squeeze just with your fingers, you can actually push some of the contents deeper into your skin.) But if you can't resist, there's a best way. Before you put on the surgeon's gloves, though, you'll need a needle and some rubbing alcohol. Now let’s get down to business (beating…acne).
1. Sterilize needles
You already have enough bacteria on your face, you don’t want any more. Make sure your instruments have been sterilized with alcohol or flame. If you choose the latter, just make sure the needle is cool before continuing.
2. Prick acne
It may feel a little strange to have a needle close to your face, but it's the best way to open a pimple. Don't worry, it won't hurt; the skin above the pimple is already dead, so you won't feel anything. Make sure to puncture the pimple from the side, with the needle parallel to the face. This will ensure you don't accidentally stab your face further than is safe. And try to keep the process as subtle as possible; we don't want any flying needles or fancy new facial piercings (right?).
3. tear
I know having needles in your face is bad enough, but as mentioned, the skin on the whiteheads is already dead, so this won't hurt. Peeling open the top of a pimple exposes the root of your pimple, giving you easier access to the demon inside.
4. Push gently
Okay, here's the fun part. Gently push open new pimples (yum). Be careful not to use too much force as this can damage the cells in the area and cause scarring. Instead, apply gentle downward and inward pressure to get the most stickiness from the fighting area. Once you have done this, the next step is the most important.
5. Disinfect everything
Or at least needles and your face. A little rubbing alcohol on each one will ensure germs don't spread anywhere. Now tell me that's not satisfying.
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