If you're having acne issues and don't have a specific medication handy, you may wish to consider breaking open a standard ibuprofen liquid gel capsule and gently rub the liquid into the affected area.


The Beauty & Style section at the iVillage weblog shares that this tip works well when you notice a pimple rearing it's ugly head away from home when you might not have acne cream but you quite possibly may have a few Advil Liqui-Gels on hand. Acne.org, the largest community dedicated to acne relief, has noted that several users have reported success using this method. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and the alcohol in the liquid helps open pores in your skin to deliver the Ibuprofen more quickly. Several users at Acne.org have noticed that it reduces the redness and irritation of an acne breakout almost immediately and that Japan has an Ibuprofen gel specifically for acne relief.

This seems like a good reason to keep a few packets of Liqui-Gels in your go-bag or purse.


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