Who has never woken up in the morning and found one or more pimples on their face? Unfortunately, the magic wand does not help us: it would be a dream to be able to make them disappear in an instant!
We know that some skin types are more prone to pimples and other blemishes, but fear not because there are remedies to limit their appearance.
If you are tired of looking for ways to hide facial impurities, then continue reading this article: first, we will start with a quick overview of the causes of pimples formation, then we will talk about the daily actions to remedy the appearance of these very annoying blemishes.
Having the good habit of taking care of your skin every day will allow you to keep it healthy: layers of make up will no longer be necessary and you will be able to enjoy the beauty of your face!
Why pimples form: the causes
Depending on our skin type, each of us can find ourselves struggling with impurities: oily skin is the one that, of all types, tends to show imperfections the most, such as pimples, blackheads and boils. Knowing what factors cause the formation of impurities is the first step towards healthy and radiant skin.
What you need to know, in fact, is that blemishes can appear not only on the face, but also in other areas of the body, such as the neck and back, because the main cause of the appearance of pimples is the inflammatory process that occurs inside the hair follicles in the areas where the sebaceous glands are present.
It all starts with comedones, commonly called blackheads, which can remain as they are for a long time or can be subject to the action of bacteria in our skin which, in conjunction with accumulations of dead cells, excessive production of sebum, dirt and makeup, can start the inflammatory process.
When bacteria penetrate the pores of the skin clogged by blackheads, they cause the body's defense response that tries to defeat and expel them: this is when the skin around the pimple becomes red, while substances and fatty residues such as pus and sebum emerge to the surface creating those bumps on the dermis ready to open.
Furthermore, the problem of pimple formation can depend on other factors such as lifestyle, stress and diet, hormonal factors due to age, especially in adolescents, or pregnancy, as regards women, and also incorrect exposure to the sun or the intake of drugs.
If you often get pimples on your skin, here are some useful tips to improve the appearance of your face with a few simple tricks.
How to distinguish pimples from other skin blemishes
Taking care of your skin can be a very pleasant daily ritual: think of the well-being you feel when the time comes to cleanse your skin and eliminate all the impurities from your face. The sensation of freshness and deep cleansing helps you start or end a long day in the best way... just a few small gestures are enough to feel regenerated!
Skin blemishes are not all the same and depending on their characteristics there is a different product to apply to avoid them. It is important, therefore, to know how to distinguish the various manifestations that appear on our skin in order to resort to the best solution.
A pimple is easily recognizable because it appears as a raised bump on the surface of the skin and, frequently, evolves over the course of days creating an evident accumulation of material such as pus, a sort of small white or yellowish dome.
However, pimples can remain under the skin and in that case it could be more difficult to distinguish them from other blemishes that, like cysts, appear with a similar shape. In this case, pimples under the skin differ from other imperfections mainly because:
- the area surrounding the boil is particularly red, given the inflammatory condition;
- they cause itching;
- they are painful;
- they can be contagious due to the presence of bacteria;
- tend to increase in size over a short period of time;
- they tend to be reabsorbed, in part or completely.
Finally, pimples can leave visible marks on the skin: these are red or brown spots that are due to the concentration of melanin in the point where the pimple has formed. Even for these blemishes there are some products that can help you reduce their effect on your skin: the choice ranges from an exfoliating face cream to peels and laser; therefore, if you want to even out your complexion and eliminate the spots left by the appearance of pimples, our advice is to ask for a medical opinion or book a visit with your trusted dermatologist who will be able to indicate the ideal solutions for your skin type.
How to intervene correctly depending on the area in which they form
Even though the years of adolescence and the hormones that come with it are long gone, pimples can still appear on our faces. The areas of the face that are most prone to pimples are: the forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin.
Each of these areas of the face may require a different and targeted intervention, but in general a good cleansing of the skin already reduces the possibility of bacterial proliferation which, as we have already seen, can favor the formation of the much hated pimples.
If your skin has a concentration of blemishes on your forehead, for example, you can avoid covering the area with hair. You heard right: hiding the blemish with a fringe could prevent the skin from breathing well and, if you often involuntarily touch the hair on your forehead, you could even contribute to skin inflammation.
Cleansing your face with gentle cleansers and scrubs can help keep this area of your face healthy.
A little itching and automatic gestures can lead us to frequently touch the areas of the nose and chin near the lips with our fingers. As mentioned, it is easy to transmit bacteria and dirt from the hands to the face and promote the inflammatory process of the comedones present in these areas. A natural remedy to help the well-being of your skin, in addition to daily cleansing, is to apply a hot bag of black or green tea to the affected areas, you can thus benefit from the anti-inflammatory action of the tea!
Finally, if your cheeks have a good amount of pimples, in addition to specific cosmetics, you can use simple lemon juice, to be applied with a cotton ball on the area affected by the pimples, avoiding the eye contour: its disinfectant action and its astringent function can represent an excellent home beauty remedy.
In any case, we want to dispel the myth of the effectiveness of toothpaste on pimples: this product, in fact, is designed for cleaning the oral cavity and, if applied to the skin, could irritate it further.
Tips to Remedy Pimples Formation
To give your facial skin the protection it needs, you could start with a wellness routine at home starting with daily facial cleansing, in the morning and in the evening before going to sleep. Small habits allow you to both prepare your skin for the day and remove and eliminate all the dirt and makeup residues, such as foundation, which, as we have seen, contribute to the formation of pimples.
After the first cleansing step, you can proceed with a toner or one of the lotions that reduce the dilation of the pores, followed by a veil of moisturizing cream or a few drops of serum specific for your skin type. Then, once or twice a week, you can regenerate the skin with a face mask, always suitable for your skin type.
One of the most important tips, which is often underestimated, is to wash your hands before starting any beauty routine: soap and water will be enough to avoid transferring dirt and bacteria to the skin of the face, which is very sensitive to bacterial action.
Dry, combination or oily skin, the advice is the same: avoid picking or squeezing pimples! Intervening on the skin tissue with the pressure of fingers and nails could injure the skin and cause numerous scars. So, let your pimples follow their natural path, which can last even more than a week.
Another good practice is to avoid covering pimples with makeup because makeup can prevent the skin from getting air. The quality of the products, in any case, is very important: prefer formulas without alcohol, perfumes and with natural ingredients.
A balanced diet based on the intake of healthy foods, in addition to a dynamic lifestyle and sports, promote the general well-being of the person, the body and even the skin.
In addition to the daily dose of water that allows you to maintain a good level of hydration, after consulting your doctor you can resort to the support of food supplements based on biotin, minerals such as zinc and vitamins of groups A and C.
As you have seen, the beauty of the skin depends on numerous factors: there are no immediate solutions that, as if by magic, solve the problem of blemishes at the root; but there are good habits and the right products that allow you, starting from the inside, to have healthy skin.