A gun at everything she turns her hand to, I didn’t think I could love her more.
But then she revealed herself to be an undercover beauty buff, an obsessive just like me.
and was adamant it worked.
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Obviously, I couldn’t try it fast enough.
(I even skipped washing my face properly to encourage a pimple to appear.
Turns out the OTC muscle relaxant is great for zapping zits that pop up during the day.
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Why does it work?
According to Dr. Gupta, Emulgel can help to clear skin thanks to its capacity as an anti-inflammatory.
“It helps to decrease redness, swelling and pain associated with larger pimples,” she says.
But…Would She Recommend It?
In short, not really.
In this instance, prescription-only treatments may be needed.
What About Drugstore Pimple Treatments?
So, you see, even drugstore products have the potential to be harmful when used inappropriately.
(Because unlike Emulgel, some can be seriously harmful.)
“Consulting non-trained people and friends can lead to a lot of heartache,” she says.
