We’ve all been there: A pimple pops up seemingly overnight and you need to get rid of it, stat. While it may be tempting to pick and pop it into oblivion, there are plenty of better at-home, DIY ways to deal with acne (even the stubborn, cystic kind) in a way that won’t leave you with a scar.
“Pimples can be stubborn, and depending on what type of pimple it is, they can be frustrating to treat,” said Dr. Lauren Abramowitz, a board-certified PA-C (physician’s assistant) and founder of Park Avenue Skin Solutions and co-founder of the Tribeca Wellness Collective. “The most important thing is to NOT pick the pimple. The more you pick at it, the slower the healing time.”
Instead, there are a number of natural ingredients that you can incorporate into your skin care routine to get the job done. Here, the experts lay out exactly how to treat even the peskiest pimples at home — no doctor’s visit required. Read more…
