Dip a cotton ball or a Q-tip into the honey and dab it onto the pimple. Leave the honey on for about 15 minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. Do not scrub or rub at the pimple when you rinse off the honey. You can apply the honey as needed. [2] X Research source You can also try making a paste with cinnamon or turmeric powder and the honey. You can then use a Q-tip to apply the paste to the pimple. Cinnamon and turmeric have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Keep in mind turmeric can tinge your skin an orange color so you may want to try the paste on the inside of your wrist or behind your ear before you use it on your face.
Wrap the ice cube in the towel and apply it to your pimple for 20 minutes at a time. Allow for 20 minutes between applications, applying the ice as needed.
You can place a thin slice of cucumber, peeled or unpeeled, directly on the pimple. Leave the cucumber on for five minutes or until warm, then replace with a new, cold slice. Repeat as needed.
Apply witch hazel or apple cider vinegar with a Q-tip to the pimple and let it dry. You can apply the witch hazel or apple cider vinegar as needed throughout the day or overnight. Stop applications of apple cider vinegar if skin becomes irritated after application.
Put one to two drops of lemon juice on a Q-tip and dab it on the pimple. Keep it on for five minutes and then rinse it off with warm water. Repeat this method three to four times a day with a fresh Q-tip. Lemon juice is slightly acidic so it may sting a little when you apply it to the pimple. It also has bleaching qualities so make sure you do not go out in the sun right after you have used the lemon juice. The bleaching effect could make the pimple lighter, leading to a spot on your skin that is lighter than your skin tone.
Dip a clean Q-tip into the aloe vera gel. Then, apply it directly to the pimple and let it dry. Rinse the area off with warm water. Repeat applications of 100% aloe twice daily. If you are using an aloe vera leaf, you can store it in the refrigerator to keep it fresh. Use the leaf until all the gel inside is gone. Do not ingest aloe. Oral intake has been linked with diarrhea, electrolyte imbalances, and kidney dysfunction.
Put one to two drops of the eye drop solution on a Q-tip and apply it to your pimple. Keep in mind this method won’t last long, usually no more than an hour, so it may be better to use it just before or during your special event.
Place two to three aspirin tablets in a teaspoon of water, allow them to dissolve, and mix to form a paste. Dab it on the pimple and leave it on until it dries. Then, rinse it off with warm water.
Look for salicylic acid products that contain . 05 to 1 percent salicylic acid with a pH of three to four. Use 2 percent for salicylic acid for stubborn acne. You may also find salicylic acid in cleansers, but the acid works best if it is given time to dry and set in your skin so the cleanser may not be as effective as a toner, gel, or lotion. You can find spot treatments with salicylic acid at your local drugstore or in the beauty aisle. Many major brands use salicylic acid in their spot treatment products. You can also use a product containing benzoyl peroxide, if you’d like. However, it’s best to only use one treatment at a time, so don’t use benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid together. [11] X Expert Source Mohiba Tareen, MDFAAD Board Certified Dermatologist Expert Interview. 26 March 2020.
Apply foundation and/or tinted moisturizer to your face. Then, apply a skincare serum or face moisturizer to the pimple. This will give the area around the pimple more moisture and calm down the red skin. Take your concealer and draw a small X over the pimple. You may use the wand if your concealer comes with a wand or use a small makeup brush to apply the concealer. Draw a circle around the X. Using a clean fingertip, lightly tap the concealer into your skin. Dab, rather than rub, the concealer around and over the pimple. You should then apply foundation with a brush to set the concealer. This will ensure the concealer stays over the pimple.
Make sure you wash and moisturize your face before you go to bed to ensure your skin is not irritated further during the night. You may also want to apply a spot treatment product that contains salicylic acid to the pimple and leave it on overnight.
