How do I get rid of pimples fast? Is a question being asked by many especially teenagers, who don't want to have blemishes on their faces. Teenagers need to have self confidence and having a pimple or two or even tons of them on your face, does not help with the confidence they need to face others.

Pimples is fairly normal to see. They are an infect that is under the skin. Pimples usually show up on the neck, shoulders, back and more on the face. Pimples makes a teenager miserable because it affects their appearance.

You will find many lotions, creams and medication out in the market place to help in treating them. Most to these methods just help in the short term. Here are a few ways in order to get rid of acne fairly quickly.

* Honey - it is a natural anti biotic to help in speeding up the healing of pimples and also helps in preventing infections. Using a clean cotton ball/swab and dip it into the honey and apply that to your pimples. Leave it on for about 30 minutes. Wash well with some lukewarm water. You can also add some cinnamon together with the honey and leave it on for overnight. You will see less swelling in the morning, then just simply wash it off with cold water.

* Garlic - is a antiseptic, antioxidant, antiviral and anti fungal agent, which helps in fast treatment of pimples. There is sulfur in garlic that also helps in healing your pimples quickly.

*Ice - using ice will help in getting rid of pimples because it helps in improving your blood circulation especially on your skin. The freezing aspect helps in removing oil and dirt that is on your skin. You can use the ice as crushed or cubed, it really doesn't matter. Just simply wrap the ice in a cloth and hold it onto the area where your pimple is, you only need to do this for a few seconds. This process can be repeated a few times after a few minutes each time. Ice helps in reducing the swelling and also helps in soothing it.

*Toothpaste - yes I said toothpaste, the kind you brush your teeth with every morning. The best way to use this is using the ice method first and then using toothpaste that is white, not a gel. Rub some white toothpaste over the infected pimples just before you go to bed and then when you get up, just wash your face with water and you will see that the swelling has reduced. You may repeat this method during the day as well, leaving it on your pimple for at least 30 minutes then washing it off.

There are many more ways to help, when asking the question - how do I get rid of pimples fast? These are only a few methods. Just remember that which ever method you use, you will see your pimples reduce or even completely disappear after an application.