How To Prevent And Remove Pimples

What are Pimples?

Pimples are small pustules or papules, skin lesions, inflammations of the skin, also known as zits or spots. They are a form or type of acne (a skin condition characterized by comedones - blackheads and whiteheads, nodules, cysts, scaly red skin etc.)

How To Avoid Pimples

There are a lot of ways as to how one can prevent and treat pimples. Some homemade beauty tips for pimples can be a solution over some chemical options available in the market. But follow the below steps to keep yourself free of pimples.

1. Keep your face clean at all times:

For those who have the problem of breakouts and pimples popping up now and then, it might be the result of not cleaning your skin properly. A gentle face cleanser should be used at least twice daily in the morning and night. If you are coming after a long day’s work, it is also mandatory to wash your face to rid it of all excess oil, makeup, grime, dirt and dust build up which is a common cause behind clogged pores and acne.

Makeup needs to be removed thoroughly before hitting the sack to minimize the recurrence of pimples.

Avoid soap as it can dry out the skin and further irritate it, this in turn leads to more oil production from the sebaceous glands which indirectly lead to acne and pimples. Overdoing the cleansing part can also cause the sebaceous glands to become more active and produce more sebum in turn; hence do not wash your face more than thrice a day.

Do not scrub or rub your skin hard. A mild soap-free cleanser used with lukewarm water (Do not use hot water) to clean and rinse the skin can effectively clear your pores and it gets rid of excess oil leaving your skin refreshed and less prone to acne and pimples.

Look for a product that contains one or more of these ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Tea tree oil, Neem, Turmeric, and Honey. Each of these fights pimples and acne.

2. Dirty Pillow Cases/ Towels can lead to acne!

Wondering why you are getting those pimples despite doing everything to prevent it? It might be from your dirty pillow covers!

Not cleaning the pillow cases and bed sheets at regular intervals can aid bacterial growth very fast, thus causing breakouts. Dirty towels too are ripe for bacterial growth. Hence, make it a point to change your bed sheets, bed linen; pillow covers at least once every week.

Never use an unclean towel on your face after cleansing it to avoid infections and further inflammation if you have persisting acne or breakouts. Also make it a point to wash your makeup brushes and sponges frequently to the minimize chances of spreading the bacteria.

Say ‘Yes’ to Exercise to Prevent Pimples

One of the causes of pimples and acne is increased stress. With the kind of hectic work lives we are in now, stress levels can go up frequently. Just 30 minutes of exercise daily can do you good not just for your general well-being but also by effectively reducing anxiety and stress, thus preventing the chance of breakouts as the hormone levels are kept in balance.

As you exercise, you also sweat and this helps to clean your pores. But do remember to wipe perspiration off with a clean towel and also take a shower if needed after a heavy workout session. Deep breathing is also immensely helpful.

Avoid touching your face

Make it a habit to keep your hands away from your face even if it requires some willpower initially. Do not rest your chin or cheeks on your hands as this habit can cause the bacteria to spread easily. Do not pop, pick or squeeze a pimple with your fingers to avoid further spread of infection and minimize chances of scarring. Bursting a pimple is a sure shot way to get that ugly scar.

In fact it can lead to permanent scarring. Always wash your hands with an antibacterial soap before touching your facial skin. Also, try to keep your hair away from your face if you have acne-related problems. It can be pulled back into a ponytail if needed.

Try to eat Healthy:

Stay away from junk and sugary foods, specially fried foods containing saturated fats; drink lots of water to stay hydrated and flush out impurities from the bloodstream and toxins (that can cause you to breakout) from your system.

Eat at least one fresh fruit daily and include green, leafy veggies, nuts; foods high on Vitamin A and C and whole grains in your diet. All these together will regulate the amount of oil that your skin produces, thus minimizing the risk of breakouts. This is an essential step when it comes to the question of how to reduce pimples occurrence!