We’ve all been there – you wake up one morning and discover that a pimple has appeared on your face, and the temptation to squeeze it is very, very real.
You might think that it’ll help it go down or make it easier to cover up with makeup, but according to one expert, it’s actually the worst thing you can do.
Sam Cinkir, CEO of hair and skin specialists Este Medical Group, has given us the low down on exactly why you should avoid popping your pimples – and the results are probably not what you were expecting.
From scabbing and scarring to increasing infections, there are all sorts of issues that can arise from picking at or squeezing your spots, but thankfully there are also plenty of alternative solutions to make them less visible, too.
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