Wash your face gently with a mild cleanser
Apply a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment
Apply a salicylic acid spot treatment
Use a hydrocolloid pimple patch overnight
Apply a cold compress for 5 to 10 minutes
Avoid picking, squeezing, or touching the zit
Keep your hair, pillowcase, and hands clean
Use a light, non-comedogenic moisturizer
Apply a small amount of sulfur treatment if available
Sleep on a clean pillowcase
Avoid heavy makeup and oily products before bed