How I Get Rid of a Zit
Do the kids still call them that?
I still remember my bumpy forehead. I think it was the Aquanet I was using to try and achieve the 80’s feathered bang look which was impossible with my stick-straight Asian hair, no matter how many perms and layered cuts I got. But the acne wasn’t too big a deal for me — others had it far worse, and I understood (thank you YM/Sassy/Seventeen) that I was not alone in my skin woes.
I learned early on that the main things I needed to keep my acne under control were the 3 step system of washing, toning, and moisturizing. Plus spot treatment. Back in the day, that involved harsher products like Noxzema and Sea Breeze and Stridex Pads, but essentially my skincare routine today is quite similar (with a lot more gadgets/serums). For the most part, that’s how I keep adult acne breakouts at bay.
But when I get an actual pimple, I attack!
Here are the steps I take immediately whenever I feel a zit forming.