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Just the sight of a pimple can cause panic! It’s like a blotch on your pretty face and it seems like the end of the world, especially if it is just a day before an important occasion or a date night. The best idea is to keep calm and handle the acne breakout properly. Here are a few tips to help you.
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Don’t pop it: Popping a pimple can leave a scar, which you definitely don’t want. So don’t pop it no matter how much that little bump entices you. Also, popping a pimple releases the pus and debris which come in contact with your skin, leading to more acne.
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Use tea tree oil: The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of tea tree oil penetrate in the skin and disinfect the skin pores, preventing further outbreak. It also helps exfoliate and clear dust and grease from the skin. Mix few drops of this essential oil with a teaspoon of honey and apply it on the pimple. Keep it overnight and wash off in the morning.
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Toothpaste: This one is a personal favourite and has always worked on my acne prone skin. Apply a small blob of white toothpaste on it. The toothpaste helps dry out the acne so that it does not convert into a big bump. Within two days, your acne will vanish.
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Blood purifiers: Expert dermatologist Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar suggests drinking blood purifiers everyday to keep acne away. Using natural blood purifying substances like bitter gourd, garlic, amla and chamomile tea can also be beneficial.
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You make homemade skincare products at the time of use – there is no waste, you use what is seasonal and in your fridge, and nothing needs to be preserved or stored.
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OTC medicine: Cosmetic dermatologist Dr Shubha Dharmana suggests using derivatives of vitamin A such as adapaleneor benoyl peroxide. Clindamycin, an antibiotic may also be prescribed. For minor acne, tea tree oil products are better than over-the-counter medication.
