Everyone has done it at some point. They find a pimple on their face and they attempt to pop it. The pimple may be red, white, or it may be a cluster of blackheads. Of course you don't want to see a pimple on your face You want to remove the pimple. Don't pop it! It may be a large obvious form of acne, but there are safer ways of dealing with your acne. Didn't you know that popping pimples leads to acne?

Once a pimple is popped, there's the likelihood of having an acne scar appear on your face. While we're poking, probing, and popping pimples, we don't think of the consequences. Once a person has acne scarring, they'll notice holes, pockmarks, and dents in their skin. These are all caused by popping pimples and picking at your face.

What can you do differently to avoid acne scarring? First, hands off. Don't try to pop pimples. With a little care and some skin coddling, your pimples will go away eventually. Looking for a quick remedy? Put a dab of toothpaste on your blemish. If it's a large pimple, the toothpaste will dry the pimple out and make redness less visible.

If it's a very painful, swollen pimple, put an icepack on the spot. These two remedies will give your some relief and make the appearance of acne less visible. It will also keep you from dealing with acne scarring.

If you have a history of popping pimples, you may notice large indentations on your face. These are acne scars. Once they're on your face, they're there for good. Unless of course, you consult a dermatologist for a procedure to remove scars. In the meantime, you must look for other solutions to conceal acne scars. What can be done to make acne scarring less visible? Cosmetics are probably one of the best solutions to make the appearance of acne scarring less noticeable. Concealers and makeup foundation can be applied directly to the face and smoothed out over acne scars. Be sure to find an oil-free makeup, as you do not want to promote future acne outbreaks.

As you can see, the consequences of popping pimples are very real. Once you have acne scarring, you'll go through life with it. Is it really worth it? Of course not. Keep your face clean and exfoliate regularly to prevent pimples. Exfoliation also remove dirt, debris, and blackheads from your skin and acne scars.