Don't pop pimples, Girl.

September 21, 2020

You want to squeeze it. You really want to squeeze it. Especially since pimples show up at the worst times. But don't pop pimples, Girl.

Here are more reasons why you shouldn't pop pimples, and what you should be doing instead.

1. You’re slowing your body's healing process

Acne is your body’s response to blocked pores and bacteria — that bump means your bod is doing something about it. Pimples are your body’s way of saying that it’s time to heal. Pimples are a collection of bacteria and other things that need to get out of your body. Popping it, makes it and your other pore more vulnerable to becoming worse.

2. You’ll tear your skin

In most cases, you're tearing your skin when you push your pimples content out. If this doesn't result in a scar, it will at least leave you with an open wound.

3. You risk an infection or a bigger bump

If you don't end up forcing the bacteria and oil down further more, you'd probably end up bringing in more dirt and bacteria then what was there before. This, in turn, can cause an infection, which is worse than a pimple! Or an inflammation, which will make your bump even bigger.

4. You might create more pimple

The bacteria and oil you pop out, can spread into your skin pores, and create even more acne. Ever notice that a second pimple often pops up in the place of one you just popped

5. Scars and scabs

As mentioned, when you pop a pimple, you tear your skin, spread bacteria and cause inflammation. All these things can also up your risk of leaving a scar. Which is even more difficult and more expensive to get rid of in comparison to a pimple which naturally heal within 3 to 7 days.

So, How to deal with pimples?

Here are 5 alternatives to popping a pimple:

1. Go to a dermatologist

The only time it is okay to pop a pimple is if it is done by a professional using special took in a sterile environment.

2. Use pimple patches

Pimple Patches don't leave your skin dry, and help get rid of your pimples over night. "They absorb fluid from the pimple, explains Debra Jaliman, a board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.

One of our favorite Pimples patches is Acne Pimple Master Patch by CosRX

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3. Try an at-home spot treatment.

At home treatments are easy to come by, and safe for most skin types. they include

Baking soda
Tea tree oil (Lavoca's favorite)
Charcoal masks
Hydrogen peroxide
Apply a hot Compress

4. Use Products with anti-acne ingredients

Always look out for products with Anti-Acne ingredients that help speed healing your pimple.

Salicylic acid, sulfur, AHA BHA, and benzoyl peroxide are the active ingredients in many of these products.

5. Try More Gentle ingredients

One of the more gentle ingredients to fight Acne is Centella Asiatica. Centella Asiatica is instead a gentle antibacterial pimple preventer! One of its active compounds, Madecassic acid, not only suppresses acne inflammation, but also aids to stop the formation of acne (hypertrophic and keloid) scars!

For a gentle spot treatment rich in Centella Asiatica, try the Centella Blemish Cream from CosRX