How can I stop myself from always squeezing and poopping every little thing on my face?! Even if it's not a big zit I try to..I even look for those LITTLE bitty black heads that just clog the pores and try to get that out..I don't have bad skin, but I make it look worse than it should, b/c I really would have good skin w/out trying to squeeze everything...Any ideas?? B/c it's like, anytime I go to wash my face, if I look in the mirror, I'm just drawn to do it..thanks!

Instead on squeezing and popping try using a black-head extractor. They are metal sticks with an opening at the end and when you press the end against the blackhead and press against your skin it pushes the oil and debris up to the surface. It's a lot better on your skin than squeezing.

I can understand your desire for flawless complexion. Just remember if you mess with your skin to much you can cause scarring. And you may think about saving some money for a visit to a spa for a facial!

STOP IT! Allow your self 1 min. in front of a regular mirror one time a week...if you have a maginifier throw it out!
You are prob. stressed out when you find yourself infront of a mirror... instead of picking your skin buy some facial products and start taking care of you skin...when you feel the urge to pick wash your face apply a mask..massage you skin..this is a better way to relieve some stress and after doing all that work to make your face clean and exfoliated you won't want to ruin the work you did getting it there ...if you truly want better habbits you should look at it an investment in yourself. buy product that work I know of many product lines and would be happy to help you ... e-mail me.

[This message was edited by Sherasi on 07-21-02 at 12:35 PM.]

a plain old bad habit - - much like biting or picking your fingernails or cuticles. Try the same type things that one would do to stop any bad habit - - keep busy - do something with your hands to keep you from feeling for those bumps and stuff. Don't go looking for things to pick at - - do what you gotta do when in front of the mirror and move on.....don't linger to investigate things. Keep in mind that you may be doing more harm than good by doing your picking and prodding!!