How to Prevent Pimples in Four Easy Steps

Tips and Products to Prevent Pimples

Amy Brantley
Everyone has pimples from time to time, but there comes a time when enough is enough. If you're tired of covering blemishes and popping painful pimples, it's time you did something to prevent them. But, how do you prevent acne? Which products work best and what else can you do to prevent pimples?

Prevent Pimples: Step 1
The first thing you need to do is become aware of how you take care of your skin. Each morning, you need to wash your face thoroughly. If you wash your face in the shower, be sure to have a separate bar of soap for washing your face. This assures that you don't get any unwanted bacteria on your face, which can cause pimples.

Prevent Pimples: Step 2
After you've gotten out of the shower, be sure to get your face as dry as possible. This includes drying behind your ears and around your hairline as well. Removing excess moisture helps prevent pimples. But, there is something more you can do to prevent pimples if you're a woman.

Prevent Pimples: Step 3
One of the easiest ways women can prevent pimples is to avoid wearing heavy makeup. Makeup can block your pores and prevent sweat from escaping, which can cause more pimples. If possible, use a mineral makeup that allows your skin to breath.

Prevent Pimples: Step 4
When the end of the day arrives, men and women should both wash their faces thoroughly. The amount of grit and grime your face encounters throughout the day can cause bad pimples. By removing the excess dirt, you are also priming your face for products that will help prevent pimples.

One of my favorite products to prevent pimples is Stridex Pads. I love this line of products simply because you can choose a type that fits your needs. For example, let's say you have sensitive skin. The Stridex Sensitive Skin Pads would be prefect. This is the product I use most and it does a wonderful job at not only clearing up acne but helps prevent pimples as well.

On the other hand, let's say your acne is really bad and nothing seems to work. In this case, Stridex Maximum Strength Pads are the prefect choice. These pads have as much acne-fighting medicine possible, without a prescription. Best of all, Stridex Maximum Strength Pads manage to do this without drying out your skin.

As you can see, with just a few simple steps, you can prevent pimples from forming. You just have to be conscious about how you treat your skin and make sure you choose products that help prevent pimples without hurting your skin.

Published by Amy Brantley - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

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  • Suraj 12/3/2011

    pears fresh and gentle face wash or himalayan neem face wash to prevent from pimples

  • suzen 10/22/2010

    i have too many pimples in my forehead is there any solution for it i have been suffering from it since 3years so please please can you give me any advice

  • jarred 10/11/2010

    im 15 yrs old and the pimples grows on my nose mostly and they are all huge i do everything to prevent it cleaning my face and so whatever but it still grows on my nose,, need help please

  • Lyngts 8/29/2010

    Hi,im15yearsold...Ididnthavepimplestilthem0nthofmaybutsudnlyitstartedtoapearmanys0..anyadvice..!!thnx

  • louis 8/4/2010

    i trid the naural ways but seeems to come they nver cease to come please help me you can maailme throught louistyeworld@gmail.com

  • jhezie 7/16/2010

    hOw tO remOvE my pimples..it sO mAny i dont know how to prevent it..

  • zarbhijet:) 7/10/2010

    I prevent my pimples by washing my face everynyt and sleeping atleast 8hrs... now i do not have pimples,, :)

  • enrajane miralles 6/26/2010

    i just want to ask if the stridex maximum strenght pads is available in the philippines?tanx god bless!

  • mr. who? 6/17/2010

    dont let your face to be sweat in all times!

  • Claudia 5/6/2010

    I've noticed that I've been getting alot of pimples...... i already bought the proactiv for 60.00 dllrs, and it doesn't even help at all. What can I do to clean my face.... Any advices?????

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