Having pimples is annoying for a lot of different reasons. A blind pimple, unlike any other types of pimples, is more painful because it lies deep within your skin and is very close to the nerves. A blind pimple, like other pimples, is also triggered by overactive sebaceous glands right under the surface of skin. These glands sometimes produce excessive amount oil, which will clog pores. One of its differences from other pimples is that it does not have the typical white head. This is because the pus is under the skin.
Dealing with blind pimple
Getting rid of blind pimples is not an easy task but there are a whole lot of remedies/ways that you can use:
1. Warm Compress
A warm compress will accelerate the healing of pimples and promotes blood circulation. The infectious fluid or pus will come out when the head of a blind pimple opens, and this will be the beginning of the healing process of your affected skin.
Soak a clean cotton wool in warm water and hot it still on your blind pimples for a few minutes. Do it three or four times a day. You can also use as a compress a warm black tea bag. The inflammation will be reduced by the tannins in black tea.
2. Tea Tree Oil
The antibacterial elements in tea tree oil will clear up acne causing bacteria and prevent further reoccurrences. It will help the skin heal quickly. Tea tree oil works a lot like a cleanser. It penetrates skin and opens the clogged pores. Remember, before using tea tree oil, you have to dilute it first.
3. Milk
Milk can help clear up clogged pores by removing dead skin and accumulated dirt and oil. Besides that, milk can also make your skin smooth.
Apply some milk on the affected area of your skin and leave it there for about 10 minutes. Then, you can wash it off with warm water. Repeat this process three times a day until the heads of the pimples appears.
4. Honey
Honey is known to have both antiseptic and antimicrobial elements that can wipe out bacteria that cause blind pimples. Honey also works like cleanser for your skin.
5. Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is another remedy you can use to get rid of your blind pimples. Lemon juice can dry out pimples with its citric acid. It can also work as a cleanser that can clean bacteria and dirt.