How To Get Rid Of A Blind Pimple Under The Skin

1. Warm Compress

A warm compress can help push the blind pimple to the surface of the skin. It can also help drain the pus within the acne by opening up your skin pores. It may also help relieve pain from acne.

You Will Need

A warm compress

What You Have To Do

1. Apply a warm compress to the blind pimple.
2. Allow it to work for 10-15 minutes.
3. Remove the compress.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this 2-3 times daily.

2. Essential Oils

a. Tea Tree Oil

The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of tea tree oil can help fight the inflammation and infection associated with a blind pimple.

Note: Do not apply pure tea tree oil directly on your skin as it can cause irritation.

You Will Need

• 1-2 drops of tea tree oil
• 1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil (or any other carrier)
• Cotton swabs

What You Have To Do

1. Mix one to two drops of tea tree oil with a teaspoon of sweet almond oil.
2. Apply the mixture directly to the blind pimple using a cotton swab.
3. Leave it on overnight.
4. Rinse it off in the morning.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this once daily.

b. Cinnamon Oil

The powerful bactericidal activities of cinnamon oil can help eliminate acne-causing bacteria like P.acnes. They may help prevent the occurrence of blind pimples.

You Will Need

• 1-2 drops of cinnamon oil
• 1 teaspoon of any carrier oil

What You Have To Do

1. Add one to two drops of cinnamon oil to a teaspoon of any carrier oil.
2. Mix well and apply it to the affected area.
3. Leave it on overnight.
4. Wash it off the next morning.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this daily.

3. Raw Honey

Honey possesses antimicrobial properties that work against multiple skin microbes. Its anti-inflammatory properties can also help reduce the inflammation in the pimple-affected area.

You Will Need

Raw honey (as required)

What You Have To Do

1. Dab a little honey on the affected area.
2. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes. You can also leave it on overnight.
3. Wash it off.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this 1-2 times daily.

4. Toothpaste

The main component of almost all kinds of toothpaste is baking soda or sodium bicarbonate. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial nature of this compound may help in drying and healing the acne faster.

You Will Need

Any white toothpaste (as required)

What You Have To Do

1. Dab a little toothpaste on the affected area.
2. Leave it on overnight.

How Often You Should Do This

You may do this once daily.

5. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and healing properties that may help reduce the swelling and inflammation in the affected area.

You Will Need

Fresh aloe vera gel

What You Have To Do

1. Apply aloe gel directly to the blind pimple.
2. Leave it on for 20-30 minutes before rinsing it off.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this 2-3 times daily.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar exhibits antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. These activities may help fight the acne-causing microbes and reduce inflammation. However, more scientific evidence is warranted to prove this effect.

You Will Need

• 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons of water
• Cotton balls

What You Have To Do

1. Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to three tablespoons of water.
2. Mix well and dip a cotton ball in it.
3. Apply the mixture all over your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes.
4. Rinse it off.

How Often You Should Do This

You can do this once daily.