Cleansing the Skin Gently

• When the skin is affected by pimple breakouts, it can become very sensitive and prone to irritation. If a soap or cleanser that contains harsh chemicals is applied to the skin, it can lead to redness and inflammation and can exacerbate the acne and cause it to remain on the skin longer. To clear the skin fast, it is important to only use a gentle soap on pimple-prone skin types so that the skin can be cleansed without becoming irritated. Select a soap designed for sensitive skin types, which is free of perfumes and harsh chemicals. Lather the skin gently, then rinse off the lather without scrubbing the skin. Repeat two times daily.
  
  

Medicating the Skin Correctly

• Benzoyl peroxide creams come in a few different strengths and make one of the most effective ways to effectively treat pimples on the skin. Although a 5% or 10% benzoyl peroxide cream will dry up acne blemishes faster than the 2.5% concentration, these higher strength creams can burn the skin and cause severe irritation. Using a 2.5% cream daily will clear the skin quickly without causing damage or side effects, like peeling or itching. Smooth a dime-sized amount of the lowest strength benzoyl peroxide cream onto the skin and gently spread it around the face until it soaks in. Use once in the morning and again at night.
  
  

Moistruzing the Skin Thoroughly

• Neglecting moisture on the skin is a common way that people ineffectively treat their facial pimples. Since benzoyl peroxide creams are always drying on the skin, it is very important to follow the cream with an oil-free moisturizer to re-hydrate the skin. Selecting an oil-free variety will ensure that the skin will not become re-clogged with comedogenic oils found in many facial lotions an creams. Using a gentle touch, spread a dime-sized amount of oil-free moisturizer onto the skin until it soaks in. Use the moisturizer two times per day after using the benzoyl peroxide cream.