Cure a Pimple Overnight

Flawless skin is one of those goals almost everyone can relate to and work towards, but the more short-term ambition to cure a pimple overnight is slightly trickier. That's not to say that it's impossible, but attempting to banish a blemish in mere hours can prove challenging.

An aspirin mask can be an effective acne treatment.

You know how it is. You're all pumped up for a big date, a prom, a major social event or a job interview when suddenly your skin decides to spring a little surprise on you. Unfortunately, "little" is often an understatement when describing an inflamed, pus-filled or painful blemish. While some pimples are small, cooperative and respond well to treatment, others can linger for days while they fester beneath the surface of the skin, causing you discomfort and embarrassment.

While it's possible to nix a pimple in bud before it grows to gargantuan proportions, it's probably easier to work toward the goal of calming it down rather than actually dissipating it altogether. That said, there are a number of insider tricks said to cure pimples overnight. Whether they work or not is down to personal experience, but the good news is that there are several remedies to experiment with.

A number of home remedies are believed to have a positive impact on the size and appearance of blemishes, so much so that it may just be possible to cure a pimple overnight. Although your mileage may vary, it could be worth it to try one of these antidotes on the day before a big occasion, particularly if you rarely have success with over-the-counter products. Though these remedies differ greatly from one another, one thing they do have in common is the need for a clean face. Start out by washing your face with a light cleanser and pat it dry. Then you're ready to give one of these tips a try. Could it be the panacea you've been searching for?

• Aspirin has become something of a wonder drug for acne sufferers – its heightened popularity as a blemish treatment has garnered it a major following for reasons other than pain relief! Place a few drops of water on top of four uncoated aspirins; they will begin to dissolve. Help them along by breaking them down with your fingers if necessary. Add about half a teaspoon of honey to the mixture, blending with your fingers. Apply to your face and leave on for roughly 15 minutes. Rinse well. If you'd prefer to leave the treatment on overnight, eliminate the honey and dab the paste directly onto the blemish.

• Honey is recognized for its antiseptic properties. Make good use of this common kitchen ingredient by dabbing it directly onto the blemish with a cotton swab. Leave it on overnight.

• Toothpaste is another similar remedy that is said to work. Look for original formula pastes, not gels or mixed formulas. Again, apply directly to your pimple and leave it on overnight.

Convenient as it would be, a thick coating of Clearasil on that blemish probably won't do much in just a few hours. Most acne treatments require a little time to work; from past experience, you may remember that you've had to wait a few days for a medicated cream or pad to really do the trick. Despite this, a number of treatments claim to work over the course of a few hours, if not by eliminating the blemish completely then, at the very least, by dramatically reducing its appearance. If concocting your own cure at home isn't practical, you may have some luck with one of these.

• Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Cream: Formulated to reduce redness and pimple size, this product claims to work in as little as four hours after application. Empowered by benzoyl peroxide, it delivers medication to the area while eliminating bacteria.

• Clear & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment: According to Clean & Clear's clinical testing, 100 percent of individuals who used this product experienced improved on the first day of application. It works to instantly reduce surface oils, allowing the medication to penetrate your blemish.

• Neutrogena Rapid Clear Fight & Fade 2-In-1 Gel: Formulated to reduce breakouts within eight hours, this product is deemed dual purpose for its ability to reduce existing acne and fade post-acne scars.

Keep in mind that you definitely aren't the first person this has happened to! Most people tend to overestimate just how noticeable one blemish actually is. If you aren't able to make much of a difference in your pimple's condition overnight, don't fret. Instead, use this as an opportunity to show off your makeup skills (or have a qualified friend do the job for you). Concealing pimples is definitely possible with the right products! For a quick how-to, follow these easy steps:

1. Dry it out. Use a product containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
2. Follow up with Visine - yes, the eye drops. Apply it to a cotton swab and dab it onto your blemish. Any redness will be history in seconds.
3. Conceal using your concealer of choice and your ring finger to very gently tap the product onto your blemish. Use the least amount of product possible, as this is one of those situations when less is definitely more!.

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