Pimples are a big obstruction in your face appearance and they are a big time reason for your sleepless nights. We all wish to have a crystal clear skin without these peaky pimples and its blemishes. Pimples really trouble when you have to present yourself at a presentation or a job interview. They are painful at the same time. The thought of pimples keeps your mind engaged and do not let you concentrate on other important tasks.
Pimples need quick medical rescue. You should never touch or pick pimples. It can be a cause of infection. First let us understand about pimples and then we shall see remedies for its cure.
What are Pimples?
Pimples are skin inflammations or lesions that occur when the oil glands or sebaceous glands of the skin get in touch with bacteria leaving the infection behind that ends up in swelling.
Pimples can also be called papule or pustules. The sebaceous glands spread throughout the face; palms etc secrete an oily or waxy substance known as sebum. This sebum helps in maintaining the oil balance and make skin look healthy. And when there any deference in the balance of this sebum, pimples occur.
Causes of Acne or Pimples:
Doctors suggest immediate treatment for pimples to prevent it from spreading. The untreated pimple can leave scars on the skin which is very difficult to remove. The causes for pimples are:
Building up of Dead skin cells:
Our skin sheds a layer dead skin cells and a few dead skin cells stuck up to the sebum resulting in blockage of skin pores. This blockage causes pimples.
Teenage Pimples:
The pimples usually occur in adolescence of both boys and girls. In this age people face physical and hormonal changes. Due to this the sebaceous glands become overactive and that causes pimples.
Bacterial Growth:
The sebum accumulates behind the behind the blocked pores. The sebum contains bacteria. Propionibacterium acnes are slow growing bacterium thrives naturally in the skin and when the conditions are appropriate this bacterium spreads and cause painful pimples.
Sensitive to Testosterone:
A study conducted by the researchers at the Washington school of Medicine unveils that there are two types of Propionibacterium acnes. One is benign that doesn’t cause infectious pimples and another is malign that causes painful acnes. People with skin that is prone to acnes are sensitive to testosterone which is the natural hormone present in females as well as males. In such types of skins the testosterone triggers the secretion of sebum which in turn leads to blockage of pores.
High Glycemic Foods and Dairy Products cause pimples:
A report published in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by New York University states that consuming high glycemic foods like cakes or bakery stuff that are high in sugar content cause pimples. Having lots of dairy products are not good for your skin too. These pimples can be prevented by following the right diet.
Medicines can cause acne:
Some medicines that contain androgens cause pimples.
Carelessness in removing makeup:
It is really essential that you remove your make up completely before you are off to bed. The oil present in the make up is responsible for pimples. One should avoid using heavy make up and try to use water based cosmetics. Sticking to natural products can help in avoiding acnes.
Stress:
Another main reason for pimples is stress. Our body functions get disturbed during stress and that triggers pimples.
Rubbing Skin or Friction:
When you keep rubbing your skin constantly pimples pick up fast. Even wearing tight helmets, scarves, tight collars aggravate acne.
Types of Pimples
Pimples are not only the red bumps on your face. There are many types of pimples. Some are filled with pus and are really painful. Knowledge about various types of pimples shall help you treat them aptly.
- Whiteheads: The pimples that normally pop up on oily skins.
- Blackheads: These types of pimple may not happen because of dirt. It happens due to bacteria and dead cells build up inside the pores.
- Nodules or Pustules: The tissue around the clogged pores gets infected and results in inflammation. The inflamed portion is filled with pus and becomes hard. These are called Pustules or Nodules.
- Cysts: The pimples that are deeply filled with pus.
It is surely easy to remove pimples by observing a few precautions. There are many simple yet effective techniques which can get you a clean and flawless skin.
Overnight Remedies for removing Pimples
- Calamine Lotion:
You should always remember to cleanse your skin without fail. Cleansing makes your skin breathe freely. You should clean up your face or only the affected area by an astringent. Apply calamine lotion over the affected area. Have a sound sleep and wash you face properly in the morning. You will be astonishing to see the results. Your pimple must have been reduced.
- Honey:
Honey is known as the best source of antioxidant and it gives you miraculous results in curing your pimples. Apply some honey over your pimples and allow the affected area to soak the honey for an hour or so. Rinse it off with tap water. Bid a goodbye to those peeky pimples on your face. Honey kills the bacteria that is settled under your skin pores and keeps your skin look fresh and healthy.
- Cinnamon and Honey Mask:
Go for this remedy if you wish to get rid of your pimples overnight. The method is quite handy, make a paste out of cinnamon powder and honey. Apply the paste on a clean face and leave it for the night. You will be amazed to see the difference on your face.
- Ice:
Ice gives you an instant relief from pimples. Take an ice cube and wrap it in a soft cloth, apply it on your face and allow it to dry. Ice will soothe your skin. You can also use aluminum foil to wrap ice cubes. Just take care that the ice doesn’t fall from the foil. You can preserve the foil wrapped ice cubes in an air tight zip lock.
- Toothpaste:
Another effective remedy to treat pimples is by way of toothpaste. Apply a little toothpaste on your pimples and leave overnight. See the difference on your face in the morning.
- Basil Leaves:
The liquid that is extracted from basil leaves work wonders on your pimples. Take a few basil leaves and dip them in warm water for approximately 20 minutes. Before you go to bed apply the extracted liquid on your face with the help of cotton and leave it overnight. Rinse it in the morning. The pimples on your face will be reduced leaving your face look clean.
- Orange Peel and Juice:
As per the Cosmetic Dermatologist Principles and practices, the acidic and vitamin C content in oranges is the best cure for acnes. Wash your hands before touching your skin, and then wash your face as this will dilate your skin pores. Rub the orange peel gently over the affected area. Use separate orange peel for each pimple as there is a high risk of bacterial infection.
Dip a cotton swab in orange juice and apply it on the pimple. Change the cotton ball for each pimple. Wash your face with cold water after sometime. In this way the clogging in pores will be prevented.
- Papaya:
Papaya is helpful in removing dead skin cells and it reduces the extra layer of oil from the skin. The enzyme called Papain is present in papaya that reduces inflammation and also prevents formation of pus.
Rinse your face with clean water and pat it dry. Mash the papaya to a consistency that it can be easily spread on your skin. Leave it for 15-20 min and then wash it off.
- Banana peel:
The way bananas are good for our health so is its peel for our skin. The banana peels are an effective remedy to fight acnes. The lutein content in the banana peel is a powerful antioxidant which reduces inflammation and inhibits healthy cell growth. The method is simple, peel the banana, and rub the peel on your face in circular motion. It will relieve the redness on your face caused by acnes. After applying it all over the face, leave it for 30 min and then rinse off.
- Aloe Vera:
The gel of the plant aloe Vera is really effective. You can apply directly on your face to remove pimples. It has both anti – bacterial and anti – inflammatory properties which helps to reduce skin irritation and redness. Use a large amount of gel when you apply on the pimples.
- Garlic:
Another natural medicine that has anti – bacterial properties to fight acnes is garlic. However one should never apply garlic without diluting it. One can extract garlic juice and mix it in water or else one can soak 2-3 cloves garlic in water and leave it for 10 minutes. Water can be substituted with aloe Vera gel. Apply the paste on the affected area.
Try these natural remedies to fight pimples and get a flawless skin overnight.