Home Remedies for Acne Scars After Popping Pimples

It’s a natural reaction to want to get rid of pimples as soon as they appear. But then there’s the aftermath. The skin becomes puffy, red, and sometimes damaged causing acne scars that can be unsightly and irritating.

Next time you have a pimple that you need to pop. Don’t feel so bad when you do because there are home remedies for acne scars to treat puffy, red, and scarred skin. Pick a certain time of the day or night to pop pimples. It’s best to pop them after you wash your face so to avoid washing your face more than two times throughout the day incorporate popping into your normal acne routine. If the pimple has not matured yet do not pop it. It may be tempting to pop a pimple that is still under the skin, but wait until you can see the white head from the pimple at stage where it is about to burst on its own. This is the best time to pop a pimple, and it becomes almost a necessity so that it does not burst out in public.

If a pimple has not reached the surface yet use a pimple spot treatment remedy and be patient. Once the pimple is ready to pop, and after cleaning your hands and the affected area; get it all squeezed out in one go. Multiple squeezes will increase swelling and redness. Pop a pimple using both index fingers pointing downward at a forty five degree angle to get underneath the pimple. Use pieces of toilet paper or a paper towel as a buffer to protect the skin from your nails.

Home remedies for acne scars for popping pimples.

Use an ice cube to start the scar treatment. Slightly dampen an ice cube wrapped in a paper towel with a few droplets of water and gently hold it over the affected area for ten to fifteen minutes to reduce swelling and redness. Hold the ice cube over the area for as long as you can stand the cold. Then, pull it off and repeat throughout the ten to fifteen minutes. Do not press down on the affected area to avoid more swelling. Continue treatment by applying the same remedy for ten to fifteen minutes each day to acne scars until no more fading occurs.

Home remedies for acne scars that contain salicylic acid.

Salicylic acid fades acne scars and treats acne by exfoliating the skin by removing dead skin cells, dirt, and oil. Aspirin and strawberries are salicylic acid home remedies (apply separately). When applying salicylic acid avoid sensitive areas such as the eye area, eyebrows, and keep a quarter inch away from the mouth.

Home acne scar remedy using aspirin.

• Wash your face with warm water first.
• Use three uncoated aspirin or one packet of BC aspirin.
• Mix with one to two teaspoons of water.
• Apply to spots or the entire face.
• Let it dry for fifteen minutes then rinse it off.

Do not apply aspirin more than once or twice a week otherwise your skin will grow tolerant to it.

Home acne scar remedy using strawberries.

• Wash your face with warm water first.
• Use one large or two small strawberries.
• Mash the strawberries in a bowl with a fork.
• Apply to spots or the entire face.
• Let it dry for fifteen minutes then rinse it off.

Use a moisturizer that won’t clog pores and contains SPF 30 in it after using either remedy. Salicylic acid makes the skin very delicate and fifty percent more susceptible to the suns UV rays because it removes the upper layer of skin. To prevent scarring do not exfoliate, use peels or pore strips right after applying salicylic acid remedy or treatment. Also, do not use salicylic acid peels because they can make scars worse.

One of the quickest home remedy for acne scars is vitamin E oil. Dab some pure organic vitamin E oil onto a cotton ball or square and apply it to your acne scars. Apply just enough to give your face a slight glisten. Vitamin E oil does not clog pores.

Use over the counter ointments for acne scars sparingly. Over the counter ointments such as neosporin may contain acne fighting ingredients, but are often paired with ingredients that can cause breakouts. Over the counter ointments for scarring should not be used periodically on the face. When applied to one spot on the face frequently it will cause that area to appear faded. So do not use over the counter ointments as a pimple remedy. Instead apply a thin layer of an over the counter ointment such as neosporin after popping a pimple to help reduce scarring, but wait at least a week before reapplying in the same spot.

Do not squeeze or try to remove blackheads. Most blackheads are too deep seated to be removed without causing acne scars. Steam your face regularly once a week then apply a salicylic acid or clay mask to help clear up blackheads. Apply tea tree oil diluted in aloe vera gel, jojoba oil, or vitamin E oil daily to your entire face will also help get rid of blackheads and acne.