Gather all materials beforehand ~ see "Things You'll Need" below. You might want to store them in a waterproof resealable bag, such as Ziploc. I'd recommend wearing either old clothes or a bathrobe over whatever you are wearing. There is a definite possibility this is going to spill. After you have found everything on you checklist, head to a large, flat, waterproof surface. This is probably your bathroom. Having this room be private is highly advised; you can't just say, "Get out, I'm flattening a pimple," can you?
The Method
~Salt the water thoroughly -- much more than you think it needs.
~Dip one cotton ball in the salt water.
~Wait for 30 - 60 seconds.
~Squeeze out excess water out until it is damp, but not dripping.
~Place the damp cotton ball over your pimple. If you have several of these grouped together, try to place the cotton ball over them all.
~Glance at your watch/clock. Wait exactly three minutes.
~Remove the cotton ball after the time is up. The zit seems to be nearly gone, but it is only the top that has dissolved. Your acne is still there.
~Take the other two cotton balls and place them on either side of the despised pimple.
~Slowly, move them closer together until the tiny bump is flattened. Congrats! You've just conquered that giant of a pimple ~ forever.
Tips
~Don't forget the last two steps -- they are crucial.
~Be sure to follow these steps closely. Dipping a cottonball in fresh water as opposed to salt will not work, for instance.
~You might want to bring a book -- either waterproof or one that you do not care about being splattered in water. Those three minutes can get boring.
~This is your best bet for monster zits that simply sneak up on you. For long-term healthy skin, cleansing and toning is also important.
Warnings
~Please, PLEASE, do not assume this is permission to "pop" pimples. Doing so can cause major scarring. Please don't pop them.
~If you stop after the top is dissolved, I must warn you: it will come back. Maybe not in the next five minutes, but during the course of an hour, it will come back.
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Gather all materials beforehand ~ see "Things You'll Need" below. You might want to store them in a waterproof resealable bag, such as Ziploc. I'd recommend wearing either old clothes or a bathrobe over whatever you are wearing. There is a definite possibility this is going to spill. After you have found everything on you checklist, head to a large, flat, waterproof surface. This is probably your bathroom. Having this room be private is highly advised; you can't just say, "Get out, I'm flattening a pimple," can you?
The Method
~Salt the water thoroughly -- much more than you think it needs.
~Dip one cotton ball in the salt water.
~Wait for 30 - 60 seconds.
~Squeeze out excess water out until it is damp, but not dripping.
~Place the damp cotton ball over your pimple. If you have several of these grouped together, try to place the cotton ball over them all.
~Glance at your watch/clock. Wait exactly three minutes.
~Remove the cotton ball after the time is up. The zit seems to be nearly gone, but it is only the top that has dissolved. Your acne is still there.
~Take the other two cotton balls and place them on either side of the despised pimple.
~Slowly, move them closer together until the tiny bump is flattened. Congrats! You've just conquered that giant of a pimple ~ forever.
Tips
~Don't forget the last two steps -- they are crucial.
~Be sure to follow these steps closely. Dipping a cottonball in fresh water as opposed to salt will not work, for instance.
~You might want to bring a book -- either waterproof or one that you do not care about being splattered in water. Those three minutes can get boring.
~This is your best bet for monster zits that simply sneak up on you. For long-term healthy skin, cleansing and toning is also important.
Warnings
~Please, PLEASE, do not assume this is permission to "pop" pimples. Doing so can cause major scarring. Please don't pop them.
~If you stop after the top is dissolved, I must warn you: it will come back. Maybe not in the next five minutes, but during the course of an hour, it will come back.
Things You'll Need
~3 or more cotton balls
~Lukewarm tap water
~Cup to hold the water in
~Salt