How do you make pimples go away?

To get rid of pimples, reduce the swelling and redness before applying a spot treatment. Use acne-fighting face wash, apply a baking soda mask, and express blemishes with cotton swabs. Heal the expressed pimple with honey.

1. Reduce the swelling with ice

   As soon as the pimple starts swelling, apply an ice pack. Wrap ice cubes in a towel, and hold it to the pimple for a minimum of 5 minutes. Repeat this throughout the day until the swelling goes down.

2. Place eye drops on the pimple

   Look for eye drops that advertise they remove redness. After applying ice, drip the eye drops directly onto the pimple to reduce the redness.

3. Apply a spot treatment

   Find blemish treatments that contain either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, both of which dry out pimples. Apply a thin coating directly to the pimples in the morning.

4. Wash your face with oil-free cleanser

   In the evening, wash your face with an oil-free, acne-fighting cleanser. Look for cleansers with salicylic acid or tea tree oil for maximum benefit.

5. Use a baking soda mask

   Make a paste out of baking soda and lemon juice. Apply this paste directly to the blemishes, and leave it on for 5 minutes. Rinse with cool water to keep the swelling down.

6. Express with cotton swabs

   When a white head appears on the top of a pimple, use two cotton swabs to express the pimple.

7. Heal with honey

   After expressing a pimple, apply a thin coating of honey to promote healing.