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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Squeezer is a tool used to remove whiteheads and blackheads. A pimple stick is a small tool that has a circular hook at one or both ends or has a sharp tip designed to push the pimple out without damaging the skin. Before using a popcorn stick, you need to be prepared with a few steps to avoid inflammation or infection of the skin.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Wash your face clean

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   Create good facial washing habits. Washing your face twice a day is the most important step for clear and smooth skin. Be sure to wash your face to clean your skin before using the pimple stick.
   • Wash your face in the morning, at night before going to bed and whenever there is too much sweat on your face.
   • Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and warm water. Avoid using harsh cleansers and exfoliators. Using an exfoliating cleanser and rubbing it on the face can cause skin irritation, redness and infection.
   • Do not rub when washing your face. You should only use fingers or soft cotton towels to gently massage the skin, then splash water on your face to rinse the cleanser.
   • After washing is finished, pat it lightly with a dry towel to absorb all the water on your face.

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   Enlarging pores. Softening the pimple and opening the pores before using the pimple stick will make it easier to remove the pimple. You can enlarge your pores by placing a hot, damp washcloth on your face for 2 to 3 minutes or taking a hot shower. You can also steam your face to open your pores. Be careful when using this method, however, as you could burn yourself if the steam is too hot.

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   Wash hands or wear gloves. To avoid getting bacteria from your hands to your face, wash your hands with antibacterial soap and water, or you can wear disposable gloves when using the pimple stick.
   • Washing your hands will help prevent the risk of infection. This is especially important in taking care of acne skin because the bacteria will make the acne worse.
   • Therefore, the success of acne treatment will depend on whether you keep your facial skin clean or not.

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   Antiseptic acne. Before using the pimple stick, you need to disinfect the acne spots to avoid accidentally pushing bacteria into the pore. Use an alcohol-soaked makeup remover to wipe the area of ​​the pimple to disinfect it before using the pimple stick.
   • Don't forget to disinfect the acne pickling stick. Using an unpasteurized acne stick will bring a lot of bacteria to your face.
   • Use a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol to disinfect the dispenser before use.
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Part 2 of 2: Using a pimple stick

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   Choose the right acne compress.You need to use a blackhead pinch stick, the type with a circular hook to squeeze blackheads, while whiteheads will need a sharp tip to puncture the pimple, then use a stick with a round hook to remove the acne. The most commonly used pimple stick is the one with two ends, each with a different size. You can choose the most suitable size for the blackheads to be squeezed.
   • You can also choose a pimple stick with one end to squeeze blackheads, the other end is pointed to puncture whiteheads before taking the kernels out. You need to be more skillful when using this stick. Remember that it is best not to squeeze whiteheads because of the risk of infection. If you have a lot of whiteheads, you should see a dermatologist.
   • If you have never used a sharp stick to squeeze whiteheads, it is better to go get acne at a dermatologist or esthetician.
   • Improper use of a sharp stick can cause scarring or other damage to the skin. Using blackheads is safer and you can use it to squeeze your own at home.

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   Squeeze blackheads with blackheads. You will get rid of blackheads by placing the center of the circle at the top of the squeeze stick on top of the pimple you want to squeeze and gently pressing and pressing from side to side. All the blackheads will pop out of the follicles and you'll see excess oil oozing out of the pores.
   • If the core of the blackhead does not come out when pressed lightly, do not try to force it out. Doing so can cause infection and scarring. See a dermatologist if you have severe blackheads that are difficult to squeeze.

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   Squeeze whiteheads if you are used to using a sharp stick. To squeeze whiteheads, you will first have to use the tip of a sharp stick to puncture the top of the pimple, then place the center of the circle at the top of the pimple on top of the pimple, gently press and rub from side to side until when the pimple emerges from the hair follicle.
   • If you do not have experience picking up acne with a sharp stick, you should see a dermatologist or a cosmetologist with expertise in this area to avoid misuse and scarring of your face.

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   Handling when bleeding. Sometimes, after using the pimple stick you will bleed a little. Use a mild gauze to clean the blood from the skin. If the pimple is pressed properly, the bleeding will stop after a few seconds. However, sometimes you will need to gently press for a few seconds until the bleeding stops.

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   Antiseptic area just squeezed acne. To avoid infection, you should carefully use an alcohol-absorbent makeup remover to clean the skin that has just been formed. You should also wash and disinfect the pimple stick before storing it. Remember that good hygiene is key to optimal acne treatment. advertisement

Advice

• If the pimple is difficult to squeeze or you cannot remove the pimple forever, then steam your face again or apply a hot towel to the pores that are wide enough to remove the pimple. However, be gentle! Using too much force or rubbing too much can damage the skin and cause scarring.

Warning

• Do not use your hands to squeeze pimples. Hand squeezing pimples can cause skin inflammation or infection and often lead to pustules.