Keep your hands off your face

Picking even lightly can permanently damage skin, says Amiry.I actually have patients whose skin cleared up with no medications, just because they stopped touching it.Every time you press against a pimple, it causes inflammation and distress to the skin.At the same time, bacteria is pushed deep inside the pore, and the oil glands burst, causing even more trauma.The result. More acne, plus discoloration and scarring.If you are really hooked on popping, leave it to the pros and schedule regular monthly extractions with an aesthetician who knows how to do them safely and gently.