Pimples under the skin form deeply and, as they swell, put pressure on the skin nerves, causing discomfort and pain. Appearing in the form of large reddish bumps located under the epidermis, it can take a long time for them to rise to the surface. They usually appear on areas such as the nose, forehead, neck, chin, cheeks, and behind the ears. To get rid of it, it is necessary to decrease the amount of sebum present on the skin, remove the residues left by dead cells and fight inflammation. You can do this by adopting proper hygiene habits, making fumigations, using herbal treatments and regulating your diet.
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Acquire Proper Personal Hygiene Habits
Step 1. Get used to washing your face twice a day to prevent dirt and sebum from accumulating
Use a vegetable oil or commercial cleanser that is non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores. Do not use alcohol-based products, as they can irritate and dry out the skin.
- The cleanser should be applied gently with the fingertips. Massage it on your face. Avoid rubbing it, otherwise you risk leaving permanent scars on your skin.
- Also, wash your face and body after engaging in an activity that has caused you to sweat, such as a workout at the gym.
Step 2. Don't tease, squeeze or break pimples under the skin
It is normal to be tempted to do this in order to get rid of it as soon as possible. However, irritating the pimple can make the situation worse by causing scars and other impurities to form.
Step 3. Avoid exposing yourself to direct sunlight without sunscreen and do not get lamps
UV rays can damage skin cells and weaken the skin.
Method 2 of 5: Suffumigi
Step 1. Get everything you need
The fumigations help to refresh the skin and soothe problematic areas of the face, such as pimples under the skin. You can enrich the treatment with essential oils to help the bumps come out. You will need:
- A 1 l pot;
- Waterfall;
- A clean towel
- Essential oils;
- Dried herbs, if you don't have essential oils available.
Step 2. Choose one or two essential oils
You should use oils with antibacterial or antiseptic properties, which are effective for soothing pimples under the skin.
- Spearmint or peppermint: thanks to the high percentage of menthol, they have antiseptic properties and strengthen the immune system;
- Thyme: This plant can strengthen the immune system and is notoriously antibacterial. It has also been shown to be effective in promoting blood circulation;
- Lavender: This plant has soothing, calming and antibacterial properties. In addition, it can help fight anxiety and depression;
- Calendula: can accelerate healing and has antifungal properties.
- Before proceeding with use, always do a test on a small area of the skin, in order to confirm that you are not allergic to the oil. To test it, pour a drop on your wrist and wait for 10-15 minutes. Use it to make fumigations only if you do not notice any adverse skin reactions.
Step 3. Wash your face with a product based on vegetable oils
Gather your hair with an elastic so it doesn't cover your face, then wash it with this product to clean it thoroughly and prepare it for fumigations. You can use a glycerin, grapeseed, or sunflower seed oil.
- Apply the product to your face with your fingertips, massaging it gently in a circular motion for about a minute. Rinse with warm water to get rid of the detergent.
- Pat your face dry with a clean towel.
Step 4. Fill the pot halfway with water
Put it on the stove and let it boil for 1 to 2 minutes. Make sure that plenty of steam comes out.
- Add 1 or 2 drops of essential oils. Alternatively, replace them with dried herbs, calculating ½ teaspoon per 1 liter of water.
- Let the water boil for another minute and remove it from the heat. Be careful: the pot is hot. Turn off the gas and place the pot on an even surface in a well-ventilated room.
Step 5. Cover your head with a towel and bring your face close to the pot keeping it about 30-40cm away from the water
This way the blood vessels will dilate and the pores will open, preventing the skin from being damaged by the steam.
Close your eyes, then inhale and exhale deeply. Relax and calm down as the steam spreads over your face
Step 6. Perform the treatment for 10 minutes
After 1 minute, remove your face from the steam and let your skin rest for 10 minutes. Heat the water and repeat the treatment only if there is no allergic reaction during the procedure. You shouldn't sneeze or itch.
Let the steam work for up to 10 minutes. At this point, remove your face and rinse off with warm water. Pat it dry with a towel
Step 7. Finish the fumigations by moisturizing your face with a natural oil or a non-comedogenic moisturizer to keep the skin soft and avoid damaging it
- If you decide to buy a moisturizer, choose a non-comedogenic one, that is, one that does not clog the pores, such as those of Clinique, La Roche-Posay and Avène.
- If you prefer a natural option, choose an oil with non-comedogenic properties, such as hemp seed, shea butter, sunflower, castor, calendula, or argan oil.
- Start by moisturizing your face twice a day with a natural oil, morning and evening. Repeat the fumigations once a day, in the morning or in the evening.
Method 3 of 5: Using Herbal Treatments
Step 1. Apply a green tea bag to a pimple under the skin
It can have an astringent function and help soothe the pimple, while eliminating dirt and bacteria.
Dip the green tea bag in warm water and apply it directly to the pimple under the skin to help it come out
Step 2. Use apple cider vinegar, another inexpensive and easy-to-use astringent that you can apply directly to the pimple under the skin
Pour it on a cotton ball or Q-tip and apply it to the pimple under the skin
Step 3. Use tea tree oil, a fairly potent herbal product with antibacterial, antifungal, and astringent properties
Pour it on a cotton ball or Q-tip and apply it to the pimple under the skin
Step 4. Make a herbal mask
You can apply it on the entire face or use it to do a localized treatment on pimples under the skin.
- Mix 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and ½ teaspoon of an essential oil, such as peppermint, spearmint, lavender, calendula, or thyme.
- Apply the mask to your face, neck or pimple under the skin with clean fingers. Let it dry for 15 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. Pat your face dry with a towel and finish the treatment by applying a non-comedogenic moisturizer.
Method 4 of 5: Exfoliate a Pimple Under the Skin
Step 1. If the pimple under the skin comes to the surface with a white top, do not break or squeeze it
Otherwise you risk exacerbating inflammation, causing infection or scarring. Instead, try to let it dry naturally and let it heal on its own, without rubbing, teasing, or squeezing it.
- If you can't help but touch it, you can try exfoliating it naturally and gently. However, many dermatologists don't recommend it because it would be a bit like removing a scab before it falls off on its own, with the risk of leaving a scar on the skin.
- A gentle exfoliation can help extract the sebum, dead cell debris, or ingrown hair that caused the pimple to appear under the skin, accelerating healing.
Step 2. Use a honey and baking soda exfoliant
Mix the ingredients to make a paste to apply directly to the pimple under the skin.
- In a clean small bowl, mix 1 cup of honey and 1 teaspoon of baking soda, adding enough to form a paste.
- Apply the paste to the pimple under the skin with a gentle, circular motion. If the pimple has surfaced, apply it with a cotton swab. Gently massage it for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.
Step 3. Try an oat-based exfoliator, another natural way to gently remove dirt, dead skin cells and ingrown hair from the pimple area under the skin
- Pour ½ cup of rolled oats into a food processor or coffee grinder. Grind them to a fine consistency. Add enough olive oil, jojoba, vitamin E, avocado or sweet almond to make a paste.
- Apply it to the pimple under the skin with a gentle, circular motion. You can also help yourself with a cotton swab. Massage it for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Step 4. Use a sugar and olive oil exfoliant, which can be substituted for castor, jojoba, vitamin E, avocado or sweet almond exfoliator
- Mix 1 teaspoon of sugar with ½ cup of oil until it forms a paste.
- Apply it to the pimple under the skin in a gentle, circular motion, or use a cotton swab. Gently massage it for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.
Step 5. Use a sea salt exfoliant, which is known to improve skin texture by removing dirt or other residues that cause pimples under the skin
- Mix 1 or 2 teaspoons of sea salt with enough olive oil to form a paste.
- Apply it to the pimple under the skin with a gentle, circular motion. You can also help yourself with a cotton swab. Massage it for 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.
Method 5 of 5: Change the Power
Step 1. Eat low glycemic index foods
This allows sugars to be released into the bloodstream at a slower rate. As a result, the body will have the ability to process them more easily. Here are some types of low-GI foods:
- Bran, muesli and oat flakes;
- Whole grains and pumpernickels. Wholemeal pasta, barley and brown rice have a particularly low glycemic index;
- Most vegetables and greens, except beetroot, squash and parsnips;
- Most fruit, except watermelon and dates. Fruits such as mango, banana, papaya, pineapple, raisins and figs have a medium glycemic index;
- Dried fruit;
- Legumes;
- Yogurt.
Step 2. Eat foods rich in vitamin A, which helps keep skin healthy, as well as preventing acne and pimples under the skin
Look for foods that are high in vitamin A such as:
- Vegetables and greens such as sweet potatoes, spinach, carrots, squash, broccoli, red peppers, summer squash;
- Fruits such as cantaloupe, mango and apricot melon;
- Legumes such as black eyed beans
- Meat and fish, particularly beef liver, herring and salmon.
Step 3. Eat foods rich in vitamin D, which helps keep skin healthy and fresh
Look for foods that are rich in it, such as:
- Fish such as cod liver, salmon and tuna
- Milk and derivatives, such as yogurt and cheese;
- Vitamin D can also be absorbed by being exposed to the sun for at least 10-15 minutes a day. Always use sunscreen to protect your skin from UV rays.
Step 4. Eat foods containing omega-3 fatty acids, which help to naturally brighten the skin and prevent acne, including the development of pimples under the skin
Look for foods that are rich in it, such as:
- Seeds and nuts, such as flaxseed and flaxseed oil, chia seeds, walnuts and almonds
- Fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel and white fish;
- Vegetables and greens such as spinach, radish sprouts, and Chinese broccoli
- Cook using herbs like basil, oregano, cloves, and marjoram.
Step 5. Don't eat foods rich in processed and artificial sugars
Better to avoid them. In fact, since the bacteria feed on sugar, it risks making acne worse. Before buying a product, read the label to confirm that it does not contain these ingredients.
Advice
- Always speak to your dermatologist before trying these methods.
- If these methods don't work after two or three weeks and the pimple doesn't go away, see a dermatologist.
