11 Quick spot treatments:

Here are some quick fix spot treatments, to be used for an emergency only. But remember every one's skin type is different, you have find what works for you. I would only recommend this as a way to get rid of annoyingly big or noticeable spots in time for an important event. But the best method of getting rid of spots is in my article "How to get spot free skin:". This will effectively get rid of spots and give you clearer skin, occasional spots may occur but they will be minor and go down easily with the continued routine mentioned in the article. Now for some of those quick fixes:

• Oxy, emergency zit blitz gel. - This reduces spots redness and size in as little as four hours.

• Clearasil ultra deep pore treatment pads. - These while they do not miraculously get rid of the spot, holding one against the spot for a few minutes or more makes the spot white and easier to cover with make up.

• Tea tree oil - This does help reduce the size of spots.

• Tea tree blemish gel. - Available at boots, this is great for spots that are ready to squeeze, never squeeze red spots. This gel quickly reduces the size of spots.

• Toothpaste. - If you leave this on overnight, it can help to reduce the size of red spots.

• Calamine lotion. - I have never actually tried this one myself, but apparently it works very well.

• Sudocrem. - Leave on overnight, it can help minimize breakouts. Not effective on everyone.

• Nail polish remover. - Helps reduce redness and size of big spots.

• Moisturising. - This does not clear spots, but it does stop the dryness of spots which allows better make up coverage of spots.

• Clearasil facial washes. - Over a few days this can help make skin clearer. Wash with warm water, rinse with cold water and pat dry.

• Cleanse, tone and moisturize. - This is get all dirt and make up out of the skin to unclog the pores. This can help prevent breakouts or the further spreading of spots on the face.

While these remedies can help to get rid of spots in a hurry, it is not a long term spot treatment or prevention. These methods will not work on all skin types and some skin types may be slightly more sensitive than others to these products. Never use more than one spot treatment at a time, this can aggravate the skin making spots even worse. Number 11, can be used along with spot treatments and should be followed if you use make up or your skin is exposed to high levels of pollution or dirt.