Pimples, aka your worst nightmare. I don’t know about you but whenever I get a pimple it drives me nuts all day. Speaking of which I have a pimple at this very moment. So today I thought I would share with you how to get rid of pimples. I will be going through methods that I have tried and what really works for me.
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How to Get Rid of Pimples
- The Inkey List Succinic Acid Treatment: This product is one my favorites and I have repurchased this so many times. It does have a bit of sulfur smell to it but you won’t notice it overtime. It’s a green color treatment that doesn’t sting and won’t dry out your skin. I have noticed my pimples improve after a few days of usage.
- Neutrogena On-The-Spot Acne Spot Treatment Cream with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide: This is a stronger treatment than the Succinic Acid. I only recommend using this once a day. And it can be a drying formula so be careful with hoe much you apply. This product is one of the most affordable options out there.
- Pimple Stickers: These are actually called pimple patches but I like to call them pimple stickers. These work by applying the sticker to your pimple and they help treat the pimple and also draw out all the puss from your whitehead. Read my pimple patches post to find the right one for you.
- Azelaic Acid 10%: This was prescribed to me by my dermatologist when I lived in India. It works well but you would need a prescription. I have tried The Ordinary and The Inkey List’s Azelaic acid and I did not like these. So talk to your dermatologist if this is something you want to try.
- Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel: This stuff uses 10% benzoyl peroxide. Therefore, it’s a very strong version and I only recommend it for the most severe pimples. Only use it if nothing else works. However, this product is super drying on the skin! You don’t want to apply this too often as you will face dry skin but it does get rid of the pimples. Not sure why it’s called acne spot gel but the product looks like a lotion.
- FOREO Espada: I only recommend purchasing this if you get frequent pimples as it is pricier. This is a blue light treatment that works to help with pimples. It’s completely pain free and is easy to use. For best results use a spot treatment along with this.
If you have a pimple that is under the skin and not on the surface yet, then you have a blind pimple and that needs to be treated differently. Here’s my blog post on treating blind pimples.
Pimples Removal Methods that have not worked for me
So some of these methods may have helped fix my pimples but honestly especially when it comes to those at home natural remedies I feel like they were just a distraction for my pimples to allow time to pass and let them heal on their own. Please do note that just because these methods have not worked for me doesn’t mean they can’t work for you! This is just my opinion with these products.
- Ice, Honey, Turmeric, Lemon, brown sugar, Toothpaste, Listerine, Green Tea Bags: Those are all the homemade natural versions of getting rid of pimples that I have tried and have done nothing for my skin. If anything I would say the turmeric has helped but it also leaves an awful yellow stain on my skin which I absolutely hate! Ice does help with the inflammation if your pimples are red.
- Vicco Turmeric: This is a famous skin care cream in India and people literally swear by this stuff but it just wasn’t for me. I never liked the smell of this cream and it just wasn’t a pimple treatment helper.
How to Prevent Pimples
- Follow a good skincare routine daily: It’s not about just treating the pimples and forgetting about them. You need to make sure you have a daily skincare routine. Make sure you include a facial cleanser and moisturizer for the bare minimum and sunscreen in the morning. Skipping your skincare routine is not a good idea! I find that when I skip skincare one day I am more likely to skip it the next day.
- Watch your skin: Some products may be causing irritation your skin. That’s why be careful when adding new products to your routine. I know it can be tempting to try them all ASAP but beware.
- Relax: Easier said then done but stress is a major cause of pimples.
- Clean your makeup brushes! Cleaning those brushes doesn’t have to be boring in fact it should be fun! Makeup brushes can harbor up with bacteria quickly. To clean my makeup brushes I use the Elf brush soap and a brush cleansing pad.
- Disinfect makeup and don’t share: I’m guilty of sharing my makeup once in a while, but sharing your makeup is a bad idea. You don’t want germs and bacteria to spread. I recommend putting your makeup on a mixing palette if you can, and cleaning the mixing palette once you’re done. You can also disinfect your makeup products with isopropyl alcohol. Just put this in an empty spray bottle and you’re good to go.
- Keep track of your period: Pimples can flare up before your period due to hormonal changes. There’s not much you can do about it unless you consult a doctor but just be extra mindful of your skincare routine. To track my period I use Apple’s Health App on my iPhone and I get an alert when my period is approaching.
For Post-Pimple Recovery
My favorite is Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm! This stuff is the perfect price range for me personally and it’s pretty versatile with the types of products you can combine this with. It also does not sting or dry out your skin. I find this helpful for when my skin is healing from an old pimple.
I hope you guys liked this post and let me know in the comments what is your best way to get rid of pimples!
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