Get Rid of Pimples on a Tight Budget

Nobody likes pimples. But sometimes it's a little too expensive to buy all those acne treatment packages that don't even work. Here's a cheap, effective way to zap away those pimples. And the best part is, it only takes a couple of hours to disappear.

Steps

 * 1)  Try and pop the pimple. If it's full of pus, the trick won't work. Make sure you emptied it as much as you can before you start.
 * 2)  Buy a bottle of the original Listerine Antiseptic. It comes in a big, bottle and has a brownish color to it. The best part is that it's usually under $5!
 * 3)  Dab a little bit of Listerine onto a cotton swab and rub it over the problematic area.
 * 4)  Hold it to the skin for about 2 minutes. After this, remove it and let it air dry. Don't touch it! This will add germs to the Listerine and it won't work as well.
 * 5)  If it doesn't work after an hour, try it again. But be careful! You don't want to do it too much because it will dry out your skin.

Alternate Method

 * 1)  As stated above, pop the zit first. You can find dozens of articles here that can explain how to safely pop a pimple.
 * 2)  Dip a cotton swab (Q-tip) in hydrogen peroxide and apply it to the pimple(s). It will sting, but that just means it is working.
 * 3)  Let it dry, and apply more hydrogen peroxide. This will most likely dry out your skin and make it itchy, but try not to touch it!
 * 4)  Repeat the hydrogen peroxide process as many times as possible, but at least 5 times.
 * 5)  Before you go to bed, apply triple antibiotic ointment (Neosporin) to the pimple(s) and wake up to clear (or better) skin!

Tips

 * You can also use a cotton ball or a towel, as long as its clean.
 * Make sure that the cloth is about to drip before you put it on your face. This will ensure that enough mouthwash gets on your pimple.
 * For the hydrogen peroxide method, you can find all those items at a dollar store. You most likely already have them in your house though.

Warnings

 * For the hydrogen peroxide method, be very careful NOT to get it in your eyes!
 * If applied often enough, hydrogen peroxide can lighten/bleach hair, so be careful.

Things You'll Need

 * Method one:
 * Listerine or other antiseptic mouthwash
 * Cotton balls, cotton swabs, or a clean cloth
 * Method two:
 * Hydrogen peroxide
 * Cotton swabs, cotton balls, or a clean cloth
 * Triple antibiotic ointment

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Hide Pimples
 * How to Manage Pimples and Still Be Beautiful
 * How to Remove Pimples Using Floss and Mouthwash
 * How to Clear Pimples and Facial Marks With a Natural Indian Treatment