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What Causes Pimples On Face

May 14, 2019June 19, 2011 by Alison

I have been investigating some common beliefs about what causes pimples on face – and elsewhere.

You may be surprised by some of the truths I have uncovered.

There certainly seem to be a lot of misunderstandings on the subject, some of which I have attempted to answer here.

When you have had a read through the points below about the various causes of pimples, please take a moment to have a look at some of the other articles on the site which will give you some great advice on treatment methods, as well as home remedies for pimples.

Your “What Causes Pimples” Questions Answered

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Does Junk Food and Chocolate Cause Pimples?

Belief: Pimples are caused if you eat too much junk food and sweets, especially chocolate
Truth: Your diet will not directly cause bad skin, pimples and acne breakouts. However, a junk food or fast food diet or one that is full of too many refined sugars (like in sweets and chocolates) may rob your body of the vital ingredients it needs to be healthy. As our skin is the largest organ of the body, it is only common sense that if you are not giving it all the nutrients it needs to be healthy, problems are going to start sooner rather than later! So, whilst bad diet may not be one of the direct causes of pimples, robbing your skin of vital nutrients is definitely bad for your overall health too.

quote from www.medicinenet.com on the causes of pimples and acne:-

“Food: Parents often tell teens to avoid pizza, chocolate, greasy and fried foods, and junk food. While these foods may not be good for overall health, they don’t cause acne or make it worse.”

Best Overnight Pimple Treatment Home Remedies

May 14, 2019May 28, 2011 by Alison

overnight home remedies for skin care If you have a nasty spot that you want to get rid of quickly (perhaps you have an important interview or social occasion tomorrow and don’t want a pesky spot to be the center of attention) try a few simple home remedies for pimples to find the overnight pimple treatment that is right for you.

Ice is often used to reduce swelling on the skin.

You simply wrap an ice cube in a wash cloth and place it on the affected area of your skin, for up to 15 minutes at a time.

For even better results, try applying a little benzoyl peroxide to the blemish before using the ice; the cold helps the benzoyl peroxide absorb into your skin more effectively.

Aspirin Works Great as a Topical Overnight Remedy For Pimples and Spots

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Aspirin for pimples — Crushed aspirin made into a paste with a little water makes a great overnight treatment for pimples

As shown in the video above, aspirin is a really effective home remedy! Take one uncoated aspirin, crush it and add a little water to make it into a paste. Apply a small amount, just enough to cover the blemish – and leave it overnight. The salicylic acid in the aspirin is what really helps to zap those zits!

Zinc is a well-known anti-inflammatory, which is why it is a common ingredient in so many over the counter skin treatment products. Look for a pimple pen containing zinc, or if you have a tube of diaper ointment at home that contains zinc, try this instead. All you need to do is dab a little to the affected skin just before you go to bed. When you wake up in the morning, the appearance of the treated blemishes should be greatly reduced.