Hearts and Sleeves - Week Twenty Six

 When you see a swelling pimple staring back at you in the mirror, don’t panic and don’t pick! Picking will spread infection on your face, potentially causing scaring, and most likely prolonging the time it takes for the breakout to heal. But who are we kidding? No one can resist the urge to remove the unwanted visitor, so follow these guidelines. Only pick when it is an obvious whitehead that cannot be hidden or a large blackhead. Soften the area by taking a steamy shower or placing a warm washcloth on the area. Wash your hands with soap and squeeze not with your nails, but with the pads of your fingers. Once the operation is complete rinse the area and dab with tea tree oil or a blemish stick. Ideally you want to prevent breakouts, so look up your skin type to develop a skin care routine that will work best for you. To discover what types of products might be best, try these skin consultations at olayforyou.com and stives.com/Skin-Profiler/. Also look up home skincare online to discover what natural things you can use at home to get an all over, all the time healthy glow.