Here’s a follow-up to our How to Pop a Pimple from way back. It’s easier to prevent pimples from breaking out than to erase them when they do. On an important day (like a date, or your prom or your wedding!), it can totally ruin your groove especially when someone points it out. Avoid getting pimples or follow these steps when you do get one.

Go to your dermatologist. This is perhaps the best way to get that pimple off your skin. Your dermatologist can give you the best advice and solution against zits because they know your skin type. They can remove them for you or if you don’t have the funds for it then maybe you can consult her on what’s the next best thing to do about it.

Acne Treatment. Treat acne with specialized formulas that are known to give a satisfying result. One of the best acne treatments is Proactiv Refining Mask. It is a medicated skin treatment that is developed by dermatologists. It is deep cleaning, refining skin that’s prone to pimples.

Ice it. Pimples are so annoying especially when they get all red and yellowish. What you can do is to get an ice cube and place it on your zit for a few seconds to ease off that redness.

Hide it. If you happen to get that zit on the very day of your important event, then you can always use a concealer. Clean the zit area with your mild facial wash and after reducing its redness with the ice cube, apply a concealer that matches your skin color. Blend with your fingertips. You can dab face powder after to even out your face color.

Even though you can always run to your skin care doctor whenever you get one, try to avoid getting pimples when you can. Removing your makeup before you sleep in the night, and not exposing yourself to overly polluted air can help you maintain clear skin.