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• Method 1 of 5: Using medicinal products
• Method 2 of 5: Make a cleaner with sea salt
• Method 3 of 5: Make an herbal mask
• Method 4 of 5: Using a steam treatment
• Method 5 of 5: Understanding acne

Many people have problems with blemishes and acne. If you often have pimples, you can treat them yourself. One of the best ways to fight blemishes is to dry them out, which means removing the skin oil causing the blemishes. There are many ways to do this at home, from using cleansers to making your own.

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Method 1 of 5: Using medicinal products

1. Ask your doctor about retinoid treatments. Topically applicable retinoids are gels or creams that you apply to your face as an acne treatment. They are an effective treatment for acne reduction. These medications require a prescription from your doctor or dermatologist.
   • You should first apply the medicine three times a week and then once a day while your skin gets used to it.
   • The drug will keep your pores from clogging, which is a common cause of acne.
2. Use salicylic acid products. Salicylic acid is one of the best products for treating acne and drying out blemishes. It helps dry out the fats that cause the blemishes. Look for products that contain salicylic acid, including over-the-counter facial care products.
   • These products can have a concentration of 0.5-5%. Common side effects of salicylic acid include a stinging sensation where you applied it and skin irritation.
3. Discuss antibiotics with your doctor. If your acne is really red and irritated, your doctor may decide to prescribe an antibiotic. Antibiotics are often combined with other medications, such as retinoids or benzoyl peroxide agents, to prevent and control acne-related infections.
   • Make sure to use the antibiotic exactly as your doctor tells you to. Improper use of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistant infections.
4. You may want to try products with benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is a substance that kills the bacteria in the face that cause acne. It also helps get rid of excess oil and dead skin, which makes blemishes dry out quickly. Over-the-counter products have benzoyl peroxide concentrations of 2.5 to 10%. Find one with a concentration that matches the severity of your pimple.
   • In addition to drying out the pimple, benzoyl peroxide can cause burning, flaking, stinging and irritation where you apply it.
5. Consider oral contraceptives. As a woman, you may also want to consider taking an oral contraceptive to help dry out blemishes and fight acne. Oral contraceptives are often effective in treating acne, but talk to your doctor about the potential side effects of these drugs first.
   • If you're already on the pill, consider asking your doctor about switching to one that also helps with acne, such as Yaz or Cilest.
6. Cleanse your face. Although it is not a medical treatment, it is important to wash your face twice a day. This will help dry out the blemishes you have and keep more blemishes from popping up.
   • Always use gentle pressure when cleansing your face to avoid damaging your skin.
   • You should also wash your face after an intense activity that makes you sweat a lot. Sweat that remains on your skin causes oil to build up on your face and cause breakouts.
   • You can make your own oil-based cleanser. Take 30 ml of organic oil, such as hemp seed oil, sunflower oil, shea butter or castor oil. Add 3-5 drops of antibacterial or antiseptic essential oil to help fight the natural bacteria that can lead to blemishes. Try tea tree oil, lavender oil, oregano oil, rosemary oil, or olibanum oil. Mix the oils and keep the oil mixture in a sealable container. Make sure that no light can get to it.

Method 2 of 5: Make a cleaner with sea salt

1. Make the solution. A good way to dry out blemishes is to use a facial cleanser with sea salt. This can act as an overall mask or to treat individual problem areas. Boil some water and then remove it from the heat. Once it has cooled down a bit, put three teaspoons of hot water in a bowl and add a teaspoon of sea salt. Stir until the sea salt is dissolved.
   • Make sure to use sea salt instead of iodized salt. Sea salt is better for the skin.
   • You can make more of this by taking more water and salt.
2. Use the cleaner. Once the salt has dissolved, you can apply the mixture to your face. Put the solution on your hand and gently rub the liquid on your face. Do not get the mixture in your eyes as the salt will sting. Leave the mixture on for 10 minutes.
   • Don't let it sit for longer than the required 10 minutes or else it will dry out your skin too much.
   • If you want, you can also treat problem spots with the sea salt only. Take a cotton swab or cotton ball and let it soak in the cleanser. Apply that directly to the pimples to get the same effect.
3. Rinse your face. Once the 10 minutes are up, rinse the cleanser off your face with lukewarm water. Avoid getting the cleaner in your eyes. After it's gone, pat your face dry with a soft towel.
4. Apply moisturizer. After you wash and dry your face, apply moisturizer to keep it from getting too dry. Make sure it's a non-comedogenic moisturizer like Clinique, Olay, Cetaphil, or Neutrogena.
   • Don't overuse this method. Once or twice a day is enough to work. Doing this more often can dry out your skin too much, which can lead to skin irritation and other skin problems.
5. Make a sea salt paste. In addition to the wash, you can also make a sea salt paste for your face. This can be used on problem blemishes to help dry them out and heal faster. To do this, use a teaspoon of salt on a teaspoon of hot water. Let the salt dissolve a little in the water and, while it is still a little thick, apply the mixture to problem blemishes with a cotton swab.
   • After about 10 minutes, rinse off the mixture and apply a moisturizer.

Method 3 of 5: Make an herbal mask

1. Mix the mask. A herbal mask can help cleanse, heal and tighten the skin and dry out blemishes. It is important to use astringent herbs that also have antibacterial properties. For the base of your mask, mix:
   • 1 tablespoon of honey (has antibacterial, astringent and healing properties)
   • 1 egg white (acts as a mask thickener)
   • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (lightly bleaches and also acts as an astringent)
   • ½ teaspoon of an astringent vegetable essential oil such as peppermint oil, spearmint oil, lavender oil, calendula oil, or thyme oil (also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties)
2. Apply the mask. Once you've mixed all of these ingredients, dip your fingers in the mixture and apply it all over your face. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes or until dry. Rinse the mask with warm water and a soft cloth.
   • You can treat your entire face or just individual blemishes to dry out. Use a cotton swab to spread the mixture on individual problem spots.
3. Use moisturizer. After removing the mask, gently dry your face with a soft towel. Then apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer. Popular brands include Olay, Clinique, Neutrogena and Cetaphil.
   • There are other good moisturisers you can try. Make sure it says non-comedogenic on the label.

Method 4 of 5: Using a steam treatment

1. Boil water. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Carefully remove the pan from the heat and pour the water into a bowl, about 3/4 of the way from the edge. Add five drops of an antiseptic essential oil, such as tea tree oil, lavender oil, olibanum oil, rosemary oil, or oregano oil. Stir it together.
   • If you don't have oil on hand, you can add a teaspoon of dried oregano, lavender, or rosemary.
2. Hang over the steam. When the water has cooled a bit but is still steaming, grab a towel and sit in front of the table you placed the bowl on. Hold your face over the bowl (18 inches or more above), and place the towel over your head and the bowl.
   • This creates an enclosed space for the steam around your face. This opens your pores with the oils treating your skin.
   • Make sure you stay far enough from the steam. You don't want to burn your face.
3. Alternate this with cool water. Stay in the steam under the towel for 10 minutes. After that, wet a soft washcloth with cool water and hold it against your face for 30 seconds. Then return to the steam treatment. Repeat this three times, ending with the cool washcloth.
   • The alternation of hot and cold will help shrink and open your pores, which will help tighten your skin and improve circulation.
   • The water will become cooler by alternating between hot and cold. You may need to get closer to the water as the water cools. Always keep a distance that is comfortable for your skin to prevent it from burning.
4. Use an astringent. Astringents are substances that you apply to your skin to contract your facial tissues, dry out your skin and reduce inflammation. There are a number of herbs, teas, and other liquids that act as astringents on your face. Use a cotton ball or cotton swab soaked in the astringent to apply it directly to your pimple.
   • Some good astringents include teas, such as black or green tea, chamomile tea, sage and yarrow tea, undiluted lemon juice, and essential oils, such as boswellia oil, tea tree oil, sage oil, juniper oil, grape seed oil, rose oil, oak bark oil, lemon oil. , lime oil, orange oil, and willow bark or apple cider vinegar.
   • Do not overuse this method as these astringents have an intense drying power. If you use them too much, you run the risk of more blemishes and even skin damage.
5. Apply a moisturizer. Once you cleanse the skin and use an astringent, you should protect your skin with a moisturizer. You can use one of the non-comedogenic base oils as a moisturizer. You can also use a store-bought non-comedogenic moisturizer.
   • Well-known brands of non-comedogenic agents include Neutrogena, Olay and Cetaphil. Always check the label to see if it is non-comedogenic.
   • Repeat the steaming method every three to four days.

Method 5 of 5: Understanding acne

1. Learn about mild acne. Mild acne is the form of acne that can be easily treated at home. Mild acne is the form of acne where you only notice a few mildly inflamed or irritated blemishes, usually less than 20, as well as less than 20 non-swollen blackheads.
   • If this describes your acne, you can treat it at home with proper cleansing and the use of masks, astringents, and other home remedies.
   • More than 20 inflamed blemishes, or blemishes that cover most of your face, is a sign of moderate to severe acne that should be treated by a dermatologist.
2. Understand what oil does. While it may seem counterproductive, oil products will actually help fight blemishes and dry them out, especially when mixed with the right additional ingredients. The skin oil produced by your face is also important to help moisturize your skin and fight blemishes. Oily cleansers are used to help when your skin is producing too much oil.
   • The oil on your face and the oil in the cleanser react and dry each other out.
3. See a dermatologist. If you still have problems with your skin after trying multiple treatments yourself, the best thing to do is see a dermatologist, a dermatologist who will help analyze what's wrong with your skin. If your skin condition gets worse after using a home remedy to dry out your pimple, you should also see a dermatologist.
   • The dermatologist will recommend a skin care regimen (possibly with medication or medicated facial products) that can help your skin dry out blemishes better than the home remedies you have tried.