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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

If you want to get rid of a large pimple suddenly appearing, you can use crushed aspirin in water to reduce the size and redness of the pimple. However, care should be taken when using this method as the long-term effects of aspirin use have not been established. One thing is for sure, Aspirin thins the blood and using too much aspirin on the face (the skin will absorb aspirin into the blood) will not be good.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Use Aspirin on the face

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   Crush 1 aspirin pill. You need to crush the aspirin pills completely into powder. You can use 1-3 tablets but not more. Remember, just like you aren't allowed to take too much aspirin, you shouldn't use too much aspirin on your face without consulting your doctor.
   • Taking more than 2 aspirin tablets, especially short-term (5-10 capsules per day) can thin the blood because aspirin is absorbed into the bloodstream. Although not ulcerative, too much aspirin is absorbed into the bloodstream will not be good.

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   Dissolve the aspirin powder with water. Use about 2-3 parts water for 1 part Aspirin. Make sure to make a thick paste, which can be a bit rusty, that is, do not use more than a few drops of water (because only 1 aspirin pill).

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   Apply the mixture directly to the pimple (s). Be sure to use a clean cotton swab or wash your hands thoroughly with soap and / or Isopropyl alcohol if using your hands to make sure that there are no more bacteria on your skin.

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   Apply Aspirin to the pimple for about 15 minutes. Do not leave aspirin on skin for longer than 15 minutes, otherwise the skin will absorb too much aspirin into the bloodstream and aspirin will stay in the blood for a while.

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   Use a clean, wet washcloth to wipe off the aspirin. This step can be used to gently exfoliate skin. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Using ingredients to reduce acne more naturally

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   Use tea tree oil. Tea tree oil may be more effective than benzoyl peroxide in reducing wounds and treating acne. Apply a little tea tree oil to the pimple until it disappears.

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   Apply raw potato slices to the skin. Raw potatoes can act as anti-inflammatory when applied to the skin. Leave for a few minutes and then wash off any raw potato residue on your skin with cold water. advertisement

Advice

• The active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid in Aspirin is similar (but not identical) to the salicylic acid used in acne medications.
• Be patient when treating skin problems. Although it doesn't go away quickly, skin problems should gradually improve as time gets worse. So you should not give up.
• Absolutely not squeeze acne. This will only partially remove the bacteria, the rest will lie under the skin and spread to other pores, thereby creating more blemishes.
• If skin irritation occurs, you should reduce the number of aspirin you apply to your skin during the day or stop using it. See your doctor if the irritation continues.
• Exfoliation is a great way to kill bacteria in your acne, so you need to give it a try.
• Wash your hands before and after handling acne on your face. Bacteria can make the pimple bigger and ultimately cause more blemishes to appear on the face.
• Film-coated aspirin tablets are easier to crush.
• To dry out the pimple, you can apply it on a little toothpaste and leave it overnight if you don't have aspirin. The inside of the liquid gel aspirin is just as effective.
• Wash your face well before applying aspirin.

Warning

• People with Reye's syndrome, who have consumed large amounts of alcohol, are pregnant or breast-feeding, or are taking other medications, should not use this method.
• Avoid all Aspirin products for people under 18 years of age or with cold or flu-like symptoms.
• Aspirin is related to tinnitus. If you already have tinnitus, you should not take aspirin.
• Do not take aspirin with other pain relievers. Use only 100% Aspirin. This method is not effective when used with Acetaminophen (Tylenol), Ibuprofen (Advil) or other pain relievers. Do not take a combination pain reliever like Excedrin.
• Although rare, there are some allergic reactions to aspirin. Check for allergies by dabbing some aspirin in the back of your ear.
• Do not use aspirin as a face mask or, if used, no more than 3 tablets; Apply on face for no more than 15 minutes and only once in a while.
• Since the body can absorb chemicals through the skin and the long-term effects of applying aspirin on the skin have not been established, it is not recommended to use aspirin as a routine for acne.