Overnight Pimple Treatments?

Question

I don't have bad acne at ALL... it's all really small pimples and under the skin, mainly, but i want all the bumps gone and quick as possible. Is there anything i can put on my ENTIRE face overnight or sometime before i go to sleep? Keep in mind, i don't want to completely dry up my skin... but i don't mind so much, because i do have moisturizer that i can use after... and toothpaste doesn't work for spot treatments for me ... soo.... yea.

Thanks a Bunch!

Answer 1

i use the Mint Julep Mask by Queen Helene, extremely effective. you can look for it at wal-mart or similar stores.

Answer 2

toothpaste doesn't work for me.. at all.

start off with icing where ever it's needed, [for both ways i tell you] to reduce swelling.

if you're looking for a fast fix, put rubbing alcohol OR lemon juice if you don't having rubbing alcohol over the affected areas. it'll dry it out by the morning and should be gone.

if you don't want to try that;

this also works for me, even if it sounds odd.

put hydro-cortisone cream on the affected areas because it will reduce redness. then put preperation H [yes i know it sounds odd], on it, because it will reduce the swelling.

hope it helps.

Answer 3

I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Unfortunately, alot of the commercial products dont do the trick when it comes to blackheads or pimples. Blackheads are bacteria filled pores that have oxidized because they've come out to the surface. You need a good skin care regimen plus a professional place that will give you a good facial and clean out your pores.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 4

i use the Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit. I use the face wash when i wake up and before bed. It comes with an acne spot treatment, it works wonders [for me.] I prefer using that only before bed, because if you use it alot, it starts to dry out your skin.

There's not much you can actually keep on your face overnight, [like masks, or whatever.] I've tried a few masks, and they aren't mean for overnight use, and when i woke up, i had to SCRUB it off. I recommend using some sort of spot treatment you can just apply to the acne. It's your best try at getting rid of pimples.

Hope i helped :D

Answer 5

A blob of toothpaste on the pimples and leave it over night..

Then wash your face in the morning.. Dont put it on your entire face,just blob some on the pimples

Answer 6

a little bit of dry powdery deoderant would work. but just put a little blob on the pimple. :D