Spots, Pimples and Acne

Growing through puberty is awful for some of us.

Getting the pimple when your due to go on a date always seems to happen

Do any of you suffer bad from spots or acne? anyone got any hints or tips of how to get rid of them quickly or stop them altogether?

Hey, I suffer from spots. I have loads of tips on how to get rid of them... Here they are:

How to cure a spot: Firstly you should NEVER squeeze a spot- It'll just look even more red and inflamed. What's more, you'll risk pushing the infection deeper into your skin and it may leave a permanent scar.

1) Wash your skin thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel.
2) Wrap an ice cube in a clean hanky and hold it over the spot for a minute or two- It'll help bring down the swelling
3) Dip the end of a cotton bud into some diluted tea tree oil (available from your chemist) and dot a tiny amount directly onto the spot
4) Leave it alone to get better

If you want to use concealer:
1) If the spot's dry and crusty, apply a little petroleum jelly first to soften it.
2)Apply the concealer to the spot using a clean cotton bud. (Don't apply concealer on areas around the spot that don't need it or you'll just create a "halo effect")
3)Pat some face powder over the concealer to set it and help it stay put all day long

Top tip: If you keep getting spots in the same area, check they are not being triggered by contact with a telephone, cycle helmet or sunglasses, which aren't spotlessly clean. Check they are not caused by leaning on your hands.

Top tip for concealer: Don't apply with your fingers or you'll risk spreading the infection