It has certainly happened to everyone to find themselves with a very red and difficult to hide pimple just the night before a date, a concert, a wedding or another important event. Redness on and around the pimple is a sign of inflammation and irritation; do not be tempted by the desire to squeeze or squeeze it, because you would only irritate it more and spread the red halo to other areas of the face. Instead, you can try natural and professional products to apply on the blemish to reduce redness and be able to participate in your important event without any embarrassment.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Apply Natural Products
Step 1. Apply raw honey
It is a substance with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that make it excellent for your purpose; look for a product that is totally natural and raw.
- Dip a cotton ball or cotton swab in honey and dab it on the pimple. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and then rinse with hot water, being careful not to rub or rub the pimple; you can proceed with this remedy as needed.
- Alternatively, you can make a cinnamon or turmeric paste with honey. always use the cotton swab to apply it on the blemish. Both of these spices have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties; keep in mind that turmeric can stain your skin orange, so try the paste on a wrist or behind the ear before using it on your face.
Step 2. Use ice to reduce swelling and redness
It can help soothe the discomfort, a bit like applying it to a swollen muscle; for this remedy you need ice and a clean cotton towel.
Wrap the cube in the towel and apply it on the pimple for 20 minutes at a time; allow another 20 minutes to pass between applications and repeat the treatment as needed
Step 3. Try the cucumber
It is a great natural skin freshener, has astringent properties, and can help reduce swelling and redness. Make sure it's fresh; put it in the refrigerator so that it cools down sufficiently.
Place a thin slice of cucumber, peeled or not, directly on the pimple. leave it in place for five minutes or until it warms up and then replace it with a cooler one. Repeat as often as you like
Step 4. Apply witch hazel or apple cider vinegar
They are both known for their astringent properties and can reduce swelling and redness; you can find them in supermarkets, health food stores, health food stores or natural cosmetics stores.
- Apply either one or the other on the pimple using a cotton swab and let it dry; you can proceed with this treatment several times throughout the day or night.
- If your skin appears irritated after applying apple cider vinegar, stop the treatment.
Step 5. Use lemon juice
It is an excellent natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory; for this remedy you have to use the juice of a freshly squeezed lemon.
- Squeeze a drop or two onto a cotton swab and dab it on the pimple; keep it there for five minutes and at the end rinse the skin with warm water. You can do three or four treatments a day using a new cotton swab each time.
- Lemon juice is slightly acidic, so it may pinch a little when you apply it to the pimple. Moreover, it also has a mild whitening effect, so you don't have to expose yourself to the sun immediately after using it. The juice can make the pimple lighter, and you may notice that the complexion in that spot takes on a less intense hue.
Step 6. Try aloe vera
It is a plant traditionally used to promote healing and relieve inflammation of irritated skin; it also has astringent properties and can therefore "pull" the skin a little when it dries. You can get the gel by breaking a leaf of the plant and squeezing its sap; alternatively, you can buy it in health food stores or even online.
- Wet a cotton swab with the gel, apply it directly on the pimple and wait for it to dry; afterwards, rinse with warm water. Repeat the application twice a day, using only 100% pure aloe.
- If you are using gel taken from a leaf, you can store the leaf in the refrigerator to keep it fresh; use it until you have used up all the sap.
- Be careful not to ingest it, as its oral consumption is associated with diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance and kidney dysfunction.
Method 2 of 3: Using Professional Products
Step 1. Apply the eye drops
These red eye drops contain tetrahydrozoline, an active ingredient that constricts blood vessels; it can therefore reduce blood flow to the pimple area, eliminating the redness at the same time, although this is a temporary effect.
- Put a drop or two on a cotton swab and apply it to the pimple.
- Keep in mind that this remedy only works for a short time, usually no more than an hour, so you should only apply it shortly before or during the important event you want to attend.
Step 2. Use an aspirin-based paste
Contains salicylic acid, which relieves skin inflammation and redness; make sure the tablet you use does not have the gastro-resistant coating, as you have to dissolve it to apply it.
Put two or three tablets in a tablespoon of water, wait for them to dissolve and mix the mixture to form a paste; dab it on the pimple and leave it in place until it dries. When finished, rinse with warm water
Step 3. Try a targeted salicylic acid treatment
You can buy a free product to apply on the pimple to reduce redness, available in the form of a gel or lotion; use only a small amount directly on the area to be treated and leave it on overnight.
- Look for one that has a concentration of 0.5-1% salicylic acid with a pH of 3 or 4; if you suffer from stubborn acne, choose a 2% product. Some facial cleansers contain this active ingredient, but the acid works best when allowed to dry on the skin, and such products may therefore not be as effective as a toner, gel, or lotion.
- Go to a pharmacy or cosmetic store to find specific treatments; many of the major brands of skin care products have a line of salicylic acid cosmetics for localized treatments.
Method 3 of 3: Reduce the Appearance of Redness
Step 1. Cover the pimple with cosmetics
If none of the natural or professional methods described so far work, you can use make-up; apply a concealer to make the blemish less visible.
- Smear a tinted foundation and / or moisturizer on your face. then use a smoothing serum or a moisturizing product to make the area around the pimple more elastic and soothe the reddened skin.
- Make a small X on the pimple with the concealer; if the product has an applicator, use it or choose a smudge to spread it on the skin. Draw a circle around the X; use a clean fingertip and lightly tap the cosmetic on the skin. Try to dab it rather than rubbing it around and over the pimple.
- Finally, apply the foundation with the brush to fix the concealer; in this way, the product adheres well to the imperfection.
Step 2. Use accessories to distract attention from the pimple
You can wear jewelry, such as a large necklace or earrings, so that the viewer's gaze isn't directed at the pimple. Look for products that match the clothing and highlight another part of the body, such as the ears and neck, so that interest doesn't focus on the blemish.
Step 3. Get a good night's sleep
You can improve the overall appearance of your skin by having a good restful sleep. Rest at least eight hours to help your skin appear less swollen and irritated the next morning.
