While there are ways to avoid acne,sometimes there's no help for a single pimple that shows up at the worst time. Whether it be stress, hormones, or poor diet, you don't have to let your unfortunate zit make its home on your face. Try using a combination of dermatologist solutions and home remedies to remove your pimple in a jiffy.
Method 1: Trying Dermatologist-Proved Treatments
1. Apply salicylic acid . The most
common dermatologist
recommended treatment for
pimples/acne is salicylic acid.
This acid is used to safely kill
bacteria and dry up the excess oil
that causes a pimple. Look for a
spot treatment that advertises a
salicylic acid compound, and apply
it as soon as you feel a pimple
coming on. You can also use a
facial soap that contains salicylic
acid, to help reduce acne and the
formation of more pimples in the
future.
2. Use a retinol product . Retinol is a
type of Vitamin A complex that is
used in drying out zits. Retinol can
be a bit strong for sensitive skin,
so look for an over-the-counter
product before asking your
dermatologist for a retinol
prescription. Apply the product
once daily (or per instructions via
the box) until your pimples have
disappeared.
When using a retinol product,
be sure to apply plenty of
moisturizer as it is likely that
the skin around your pimple will
become very dried out and
possibly peel/flake off.
3. Use a sonic cleanser . These giant
face-scrubbing electric tooth-
brush like tools work wonders for
cleaning out pores and quickly
getting rid of pimples. Purchasing
a sonic cleanser can be a bit on
the expensive side, though. They
work by using vibrating a brush
head in a circular motion, which
essentially ‘shakes out’ dirt and
grime in your pores that are
causing your pimple. As soon as
you feel/see a pimple, use the
brush by holding it directly onto
the spot for 1 minute with a bit of
facial cleanser.
4. Keep your skin clean. Throughout
the day, pollution from the air,
sweat, and dirt stick to the skin on
your face and make your pimples
worse. Wash your face twice daily,
and keep cleansing pads/
towelettes with you throughout the
day. This way, whenever your face
feels oily, grimy, or sweaty, you
can wipe it off and leave your skin
fresh and clean. These are
especially handy for after a
workout and in hot weather.
5. Try a steroid injection . If you’re
suffering from deep cystic pimples,
you may not be able to get rid of
them on your own. Take a trip to
your dermatologist and get a
steroid injection instead; this will
reduce the redness and swelling
significantly, and your pimple
should disappear much faster than
normal. Talk to your dermatologist
about other options as well, to
keep your pimple gone even weeks
after the injection.
6. Use a bit of benzoyl peroxide .
Another go-to for skin care,
benzoyl peroxide is an active
ingredient in most acne-fighting
medications. Find a spot treatment
whose primary ingredient is
benzoyl peroxide, and apply it once
or twice daily until your pimple has
disappeared. It works by drying
out the excess oil and killing the
bacteria that is clogging your
pores.
7. Try an aspirin mask. One of the
primary uses for aspirin is to bring
down inflammation and swelling;
something it does when applied to
a pimple, as well. Grind up one or
two aspirin tablets, and add a drop
of water to form a paste. Put this
directly on your pimple and leave it
on for as long as you’re able.
Rinse it off with cool water, and
your pimple should be nearly
gone!
8. Ice your pimple . Similar to aspirin,
ice is often used to bring down
swelling and redness on the body.
Hold an ice cube or an ice pack
over your pimple for 20-30
minutes. This will cause the pore
to close up, which then causes the
excess bacteria and dirt to drain
out on its own. Further, it will lose
its redness and size, giving your
skin a nearly normal texture and
appearance.
Method 2: Using Home Remedies
1. Make a baking soda paste. Baking
soda is excellent for cleaning
surfaces, so why not use it to
clean up your pimples? Mix a tiny
amount of baking soda with
enough water to form a thick paste,
and dab it onto your pimple. Let it
sit for 15-20 minutes or until it
has completely dried, and then
rinse it off with cool water. You
can repeat this several times a day
until you’ve gotten the desired
pimple-diminishing effect.
2. Try a bit of garlic . As odd as it
may seem, garlic is great for
reducing pimples for two reasons:
it is a natural antiseptic, and it
also contains high levels of sulfur
(good for drying oil). Either mince
a clove of garlic to form a paste, or
cut a clove of garlic in half and
hold it to your pimple. Leave the
garlic on for 5-10 minutes, and
then rinse off with cool water.
3. Use some tea tree oil. Tea tree oil
is used in many beauty products
for its skin-soothing qualities and
ability to naturally kill bacteria.
Purchase a bottle of pure tea tree
oil,and use a cotton swab to put a
bit of it on your pimple. Do this
only once a day, and repeat until
your zit has completely
disappeared. Be careful though, as
adding too much tea tree oil can
actually have the opposite effect
and cause you to break out more.
4. Try using peppermint . Peppermint
is full of menthol, which is
responsible for giving that fresh
and clean sensation when applied
to the skin. If you have some fresh
peppermint growing in your
garden, try picking a few leaves
and grinding them into a paste.
Apply this directly to your pimple
and allow it to dry, and then rinse
the mixture off with a bit of cold
water. You can do this several
times throughout the day, if for no
other reason than to soothe your
irritated skin.
5. Use a honey spot treatment . Honey
is a great all-natural skin purifier,
as it works to kill bacteria and
block out dirt and grime. Pour a bit
of honey onto your pimple, and
leave it on for as long as you’re
able. If you prefer to add the
goodness of honey to your whole
face, you can do so in the form of
a honey mask. When you’re ready
to take it off, simply dissolve the
honey with a bit of warm water.
6. Steam it out . Rather than icing
your pores to close them, you can
use steam to open up your pores
and make them easier to clean out.
Fill a pot or bowl with hot, steamy
water, and hold your face over it
with a towel draped over your head
to trap the moisture in. Do this for
5-10 minutes, followed by a good
cleaning with your regular face
cleanser. You can do this in
combination with any of the spot
treatments as well for added
cleansing effect.
7. Try using toothpaste. An old home
remedy for getting pimples gone is
to use toothpaste. The bacteria
fighting powers of this teeth-
cleaning agent work wonders at
getting rid of the bacteria clogged
in your pores. Choose a white,
non-gel toothpaste and dab it onto
your pimple. This works best when
done at night before you head to
bed, but can be done at any time
during the day as long as you have
a few hours for the paste to cure.
8. Try using papaya . Yes, the tropical
fruit you often enjoy in smoothies
is also great at cleaning your skin
and getting rid of pimples. Juice a
papaya or crush a small amount of
the fruit to form a paste, and then
dab it onto your pimple(s). Let it
set for as long as you are able
before washing it off and splashing
your face with cold water. You can
repeat this process several times
daily if you desire.
9. Make a cucumber mask. This
solution works best for soothing
your skin and reducing redness,
but is not as effective as
aforementioned solutions for killing
bacteria. Mince a bit of cucumber
to form a paste, and put this
directly on your pimple or over
your whole face. Wait for it to set
for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse
your skin off with cold water.
Voila! Your redness should be
significantly reduced, and you’ll
feel cool as a cucumber.
10. Use the mouthwash, Listerine .
Trust me, it works! The alcohol
dries up, and pimple disappears!
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