Just when you least expect it, an unsighly acne breakout strikes the night before you're big vacation. Who wants to vacation with two large pimples on thier nose or face? I for one know my enthusiasm would be drained. Fortunately, you can learn how to get rid of pimples fast. Well, hold on a minute to make sure we're clear. You can't exactly get rid of entire pimples in very short periods of time. However, with the right technique and products, you can dramatically reduce their appearance to the point that they are not noticeable. Much of the advice that is about to follow may seem somewhat counterintuitive. This is to be expected as most acne sufferers have come to accept information that is largely false. Follow the recommendations we are about to provide and you can be sure acne will be the least of your worries on that upcoming big day.

If you ask your close friends for emergency advice about getting rid fo a pimple, they will likely tell you to either sequeeze it or to use some harsh exfoliating scrub to force it out. These are two things that you really want to avoid. When you pick at a pimple, you release it's contents. This pus contains acne bactiera, which can spread to other open pores and wreak havoc. Remember, you're ultimate goal is to eliminate pimples not to create new ones. You may even endup with a permanent scar in that location. Is one small pimple really worth that much aggravation? No, it surely is not. The exfoliating scrub is neither a good idea as it will irritate your skin leaving it prone to more breakouts.

What you should do is use a gentle cleanser to clean the area. No harsh rubbing should be involved, and once you are finished you should gently pat your face dry. Afterwards, you will want to apply some sort of topical medication. Most swear by benzoyl peroxide. This is an effective spot treatment that can be minimally irritating in the right concentrations. Stick to the 2.5% variant. You should apply this once in the daytime, and once at night. It will drastically help in fighting pimples. If it irritates your skin, use some moisturizer.

This is all you will need to do to get rid of pimples fast. Do not start washign your face 5 times a day or do anything of a similar nature. You want to let your skin function normally so it can work with the topicals to kill acne. Also avoid touching your face or constantly looking in the mirror. This will only tempt you to pop the zit. Sit and wait in anticipation for the following day, as your skin will look much better.