Most teenagers get pimples or acne at some point. Some of the common factors leading to pimples are hormonal changes in the body, an unhealthy diet, improper skin care, use of harsh cosmetics like face cream and excessive sweating.
Although pimples are a part of life for many, the redness and swelling they bring can make the problem worse. The redness of pimples indicates a bacterial reaction, inflammation as well as skin irritation.
The chances of a pimple becoming red increases if you squeeze or pick them up, or scrub your face too hard. Thus, the better option is to try some simple home remedies to get rid of pimple redness.
Let’s discuss them in detail!
It helps calm down the irritated skin and shrink the size of the pores to accelerate the healing process. All you need to do is, take some ice cubes and wrap them in a thin towel.
Rub the compress on the affected area in a gentle manner for 1 minute. Take a gap for 10 minutes and then repeat again.
Tea contains a good amount of tannins which are helpful in reducing the swelling and hence is beneficial in reducing the redness caused by pimples. The warmth of the moist tea bag opens up the clogged pores, drawing pus or bacteria to the surface, thus treating your acne.
Take a tea bag and dip it in warm water for 1 minute and remove it. Let it cool down a bit and then squeeze the excess water out. After this, place the warm tea bag on the pimple and allow it to sit for a while. Then, wash your face with cold water, pat dry with a clean towel and apply an herbal acne face gel.
It has natural healing and skin lightening components which help reduce the redness associated with pimples. In addition, the citric acid of lemon helps fight bacteria responsible for pimples and other skin breakouts.
Squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon and soak a cotton ball in it. Then, press the cotton ball against the affected area for about 5 minutes. After this, wash your face with lukewarm water and try repeating 2-3 times a day.
Aloe vera is beneficial in treating a number of skin problems, including pimple redness. It is because aloe vera possesses excellent antibacterial, healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. The phytochemicals of it can ease the pain, reduce inflammation and increase the moisture content of the skin and reduce redness.
Take a fresh aloe vera leaf and extract out its gel and apply on the affected area. Before applying, you can also add some lemon juice to it. Let it dry on its own and then clean the area with anti-acne face wash & pat dry with a soft towel.
The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of honey make it a good remedy for reducing the redness of a pimple. Moreover, honey helps heal the pimples and keeps your skin moisturized and less flaky.
Dab a little amount of raw organic honey on the affected area. Keep it for 30 minutes to 1 hour and then wash with lukewarm water. Repeat doing this one time a day until the pimples heal completely.
Cucumber is a well-known anti-inflammatory agent which helps reduce the inflammation and swelling. Being an astringent by nature, it works by restricting the blood vessels in your skin, lessening the redness.
Cut a fresh cucumber into thin slices and keep them in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. After this, place a slice over the site of a pimple. Once it gets warm, replace with another cool cucumber slice and do this for 10-15 minutes at a time.
Oatmeal is beneficial in hydrating the skin and fighting inflammation and redness caused by pimples or acne. The mild astringent properties are helpful in removing excess oils and balance the skin’s pH level.
Mix 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and yogurt and half a tablespoon of honey to form a paste. Then, put this mixture on the affected area. After keeping it for 10 minutes, rinse off with lukewarm water.
Summary: – Like preventing pimples or acne, reducing the pimple-related inflammation and redness can be difficult too. Try the remedies discussed above to reduce the redness and swelling of pimples in an easy manner.
Along with this, you can also Roop Mantra Ayurvedic Zero Pimple Gel, this Antibacterial gel is formulated with the goodness of natural ingredients to provide a pimple free and healthy skin.
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