How To Get Rid of Pimples Overnight

Pimples are some pesky little suckers. It’s like once you hit puberty your skin takes off from there and has a mind of it’s own. But when you have a big event the next day and you need the pimple or pimples gone like ASAP…and don’t have the time or money to spend on fancy creams. You are at the right place my friend. ‘How To Get Rid Of Pimples Overnight.’

*P.s. Since the Covid and wearing masks the statistics of dermatologist appointments have increased. And this is why…the masks!!! Keep reading and in the end, I will tell you exactly what to do to prevent breakouts and treat pimples stemming from mask usage. (And yes still use your mask properly!).

What Causes Pimples?

As a Licensed Cosmetologist, you not only study the art of hair but the anatomy of skin, nails, and muscles. The advice that I am going to give you is from a certified Licensed Cosmetologist (myself):

Pimples start when your dead skin cells mix with excess sebum in your skin. Sebum is oil. When those to mix together your sebaceous glands become clogged. Your skin in that area then becomes inflamed and swells with bacteria. That is when a pimple is formed.

So in simple non-professional terms. When your skin is not properly cared for and your skin becomes clogged with oil. When your skin is clogged with oil pimples will form and it will contain bacteria.

These remedies are for all skin types and tones.

Disclaimer: Any health advice given in this article or site is taken at one’s own decision. It is information/opinion given.It is up to you to consult with your physician or dermatologist doing anything your personal doctor

Reasons Why Pimples are Forming

These reasons below are why pimples form and if it is possible to correct your wrongs you can be on your way to healthier and clearer skin.

* Things that you can not change like illness, pregnancy, puberty, monthly cycles, and medication, talk with your dermatologist for recommendations.

• Medications
• Puberty
• Pregnancy to
• High Sugar or Salt Intake I
• Medical Conditions to
• Not washing makeup off at night
• Grease and oils among hairline
• Not washing off excess sweat
• Using oils to heavy on the skin (that would clog pores)
• Not washing pillowcases
• Using skincare products including laundry detergent that has perfumes and dyes
• Post-Covid Not washing your masks after every use

How Do I Get Rid Of A Pimple Overnight?

These natural remedies will treat and reduce the size and how much the pimple is raised. If you have an acne scar from the pimple these steps will not make your acne spot go away overnight. However, with repeated use of these steps, you can remove acne marks, depending on the age and severity of the marks.

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is great for a natural remedy that has been known to treat pimples and acne marks. It is also known to sting or burn some. So use this sparingly on a small cotton swab. If you have very sensitive skin, find a cleanser that contains tea tree oil.

How To Use Tea Tree Oil?

• Mix one drop with a drop of coconut oil
• Apply to affected areas
• Leave on for a few hours
• Then rinse off with warm water
• Apply a moisturizer
• If using a cleanser with tea tree oil follow the steps with the cleanser and a moisturizer after

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice contains citric acid. This can make your skin more prone to absorbing sunlight. It is best to use this at night. However, if you do use the lemon juice in the day, follow up with a sunscreen.

Ice

When ice is applied to a pimple it will dramatically reduce the swelling and take down the pain.

For using this step, wrap up an ice cube and do not apply directly to the skin without the ice cube being wrapped up.

Once the ice cube is wrapped up, apply it to the pimple for 20 seconds and no longer. Repeat this step up to 3 times or as needed.

Honey

Honey has many health benefits. Check out 7 of them here. Honey also has made history with being a go-to beauty secret or hack. And one of the main benefits is its anti-inflammatory benefits.

If you use Manuka Honey or any natural/organic honey to do the pimple let it dry overnight then rinse it off.

Related Post: 10 Benefits of Honey On Your Skin

A pimple is inflamed with bacteria. You need products and remedies that will treat the bacteria. And honey will not only treat bacteria in the pimple, but it will also nourish the skin. And that’s what leads me to the next pimple poppin’ natural remedy. (Really don’t pop them 🙂

Check out this post on how African-American women can prevent and treat breakouts.

Aloe Vera

Just as with Honey, Aloe Vera has the anti-inflammatory benefits geared to treat acne-prone skin and nourish it with its healing and moisturizing effects.

Crushed Aspirin

Yes, you heard right aspirin. Asprin is not just for head and body aches. If you crush up a small aspirin to a fine grain and mix it with some drops of water, it will turn into a paste. This paste then should be applied to the pimples and left on overnight. Aspirin has it’s healing and bacteria-fighting benefits as well.

What should I read next? You may like this article: How To Get Rid Of Acne Marks In 2 Weeks

Summary

We all will get a pimple here or there. That’s just a part of our bodies. However, most breakouts can be prevented. If you remember at the beginning of this article, there are numerous ways that you can prevent breakouts. If you have more than a few breakouts or you have stubborn pimples that cause pain and not going away. It may be time to seek your dermatologist’s help.

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Good Luck to you and remember your beautiful.