Why is it that right before a big date, interview or event,
we always seem to get one giant zit right in the middle of our face?  Is it terrible timing or something else?  Regardless of the reason, one question on
everyone’s mind is ‘How can I get rid of
a big zit FAST?’

The absolute best
plan of action you could take is to make an appointment at the spa for a high frequency treatment, commonly
referred to as the zit zapper! During a high frequency treatment, a glass
electrode is applied directly to a pimple. The machine emits a mild electric
current that is germicidal. The treatment only lasts a few minutes, but
acne-causing bacteria are killed, inflammation is reduced, and even monster zits
heal very quickly after treatment.

If you can’t get an appointment with an area spa for a high
frequency treatment, there are some at home remedies you can try that will help
speed up the healing process.  First and
foremost---NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP YOUR ZIT. 
I know you think this will help it go away faster, but what will most
likely happen is that you will spread the bacteria contained within the
blemish, which will lead to additional pimples, as well as create an acne scar
on your face.  Additionally, because you
are not properly trained in removing bacteria from within a blemish, it is
likely that much of the bacteria will remain inside your pore and another pimple
will become trapped under the scab you created.

Here are a few things you can do to help reduce the size of
a zit:

1-  Apply a topical
medication like benzoyl peroxide.  You
can find this in almost every over-the-counter acne medication like Clearisil
for example.

2- Take a q-tip soaked with rubbing alcohol and press on the
affected area to kill any bacteria.  You
can also use camphor which I recommend to many of my clients.

3—Thoroughly wash the area with a medicated acne cleanser
containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to help keep the area around the
pimple clean,

4—Keep your fingers away and be patient!

If you are able to apply some rubbing alcohol or benzoyl
peroxide medication, your zit should dramatically decrease in size within 2-3
days.  You must be patient or you will
risk aggravating the problem even more. 

Keep the great questions coming!  Email me at info@dayspaexpert.com

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About Valentina Chistova

Valentina Chistova is a world-renowned aesthetician and
beauty expert whose experience encompasses all facets of skin care and body
treatments. Internationally trained, educated and certified, Valentina has
devoted more than twenty years to her profession.

Valentina is a member of the National Cosmetology
Association and a CIDESCO candidate (Comite International Desthetique et de
Cosmetologie Desthetique), which is the highest degree of beauty therapy
certification available in the United
States and worldwide. Most recently,
Valentina completed a rigorous training program with the Spanish organization
Wontersaf, one of the world’s leading centers for trichology, capillary
diagnostics and scalp and hair treatment to combat hair loss and other hair
dysfunctions. Valentina also holds a Registered Nursing Degree from Kharkov State
University and Cosmetology degrees
from the Kharkov Medical Institute in the Ukraine
and the Capri Institute of Cosmetology in New Jersey.

Valentina is the owner and director of skin care for Aquamedica Salon and Day Spa in Long
Branch NJ.