Have you ever wondered if there was a foolproof way to get rid of acne fast so that you can finally steer clear of that thick cover-up you use on your face to hide the inflamed red dots that are covering parts of your face?

Unfortunately, some people just don't know how to manage their acne problems—instead of helping them die down peacefully, they do all the wrong things that make them even more irritated, causing them to swell and get even redder, if that's even possible.

Fortunately, however, there are many ways to get rid of acne fast and while not all of these techniques will work on you, they are easy to try on your skin to see how effective they can be. Once you've collected those rituals that work best on you, then you will have mastered the art of eliminating the acne problem without going through the usual route of annoyance and frustration just to get to that point.

Here are some ways to get rid of acne fast and live a worry-free life that allows you to flaunt clear, beautiful skin with pride:

• Steer clear of popping. No matter how tempting those full, red spots and pimples look, hold off from trying to pop it too early. Do you know why? Premature popping leads to permanent skin marks, which can be even more frustrating for you because they are, well, permanent. Once you collect a good number of those, it'll start becoming more difficult for you to cover them up with simple make-up. So here's the general rule of thumb: Just don't pop. Another piece of advice? Let it run its course—spots and pimples will die an eventual and peaceful death. Let it do so without you beating it to it.

• If you really can't resist popping your pimples, at least make sure your fingers are clean. When using a needle to pop the surface of the pimple, make sure it is sterilized with alcohol as it may contain germs that can enter an open area of the skin—such as a popped pimple—and cause the infection to worsen. As mentioned, popping spots is ill-advised! Best not to do it at all!

• Go for acne treatment products! There are so many over-the-counter and pharmacy-type lotions and creams that aim to get rid of acne the safe and easy way. Try those instead of popping your spots for better results and lower chances of obtaining permanent marks on your skin.

• When all else fails, see your doctor. Sometimes, your acne condition may require more serious attention than simply popping them or leaving them to dry out. If this is the case, don't wait until you've got breakouts all over your body before you consult a doctor, as you may need special medication or treatment for this. Your doctor may even recommend you consult a dermatologist. (An expert skin doctor.)

As you can see, it is indeed possible to get rid of acne fast by following simple tips and rituals that you can incorporate into your lifestyle.

Don't let your life be ruled by whether or not a breakout can prevent you from going out—know how to get rid of acne fast and life can be simpler, easier and happier because of that.