[Norse]

My mom says to get rid of acne you have to pop it and then apply ointment... but my dad says that it can go away by itself, if you leave it alone/ just apply ointment
who is right ?_?

oh, and another question for the people using the acne free cleanser: when does it start working? because I've been using it for two weeks now and I feel that my acne (which was mild.. i only had 4 or so tiny acne i wanted rid of) has become inf lammed, red, and multiplied x.x.. i feel that my income cleanser (that is not for acne) works much better...

[Drea]

I defiantly think your mother is right. You have to pop that sucker. Anyways, income is the best. I have that face wash (although I have little acne) and it does better than acne free cleanser. I think this because income makes your face less oily and red. And it also prevents pimples. I recommend that you use certainly. It is amazing, Its really good for people who have tough pimples.

[Pepito111]

IT's only worth popping if it's a certain kind of zit. Other kinds, popping just makes it worse. So, they're both right and they're both wrong. If you read up a bit on it, you'll figure out which is which pretty quickly.

And if you have a cleanser that works for you, stick with it. Keep your face clean and free of oil as much as you can, and your skin should work itself out.

[thumper_cj]

Your Mom is wrong, you should NEVER Pop anything. You are only at risk of infecting it, causing it to spread, and leaving yourself with redness. Your Father, is correct.

[Buddha]

To pop the blemish or not is an ongoing debate. It depends on the type of pimple or blemish you have. Sometimes popping a painful pustule is the only way to relieve the pain, swelling and inflammation. However, you must use the correct tool for the job -- fingernails, hairpins or anything other than a tool used by a dermatologist will only do more harm to your skin. You can purchase metal tools made specifically for the removal of blackheads and pimples. Make sure your hands and any tools or instruments are sterile and extremely clean before applying them to your face.

As for acne-free cleansers, they are not created equal. If you've found something that works effectively for you, stick with it.

[fad9413]

Originally Posted by Norse

My mom says to get rid of acne you have to pop it and then apply ointment... but my dad says that it can go away by itself, if you leave it alone/ just apply ointment
who is right ?_?

oh, and another question for the people using the acne free cleanser: when does it start working? because I've been using it for two weeks now and I feel that my acne (which was mild.. i only had 4 or so tiny acne i wanted rid of) has become inf lammed, red, and multiplied x.x.. i feel that my income cleanser (that is not for acne) works much better...

I've actually made an article on this (pop):
#2 - To POP or not to POP? | Thifty Shopper!

Check it out. It's just a normal link. You don't have to purchase anything.