Hello everyone! Today’s article is going to be very short and sweet (shout out to Sabrina Carpenter). Have you ever gotten a really irritating pimple on your face? I have one right now, and it hurts even with the lightest touch. It’s red, annoying, and downright painful. You may be thinking that I should just wait until the pus reaches the surface, and pop that sucker. No. You’re wrong. I will admit that watching a pimple pop can be satisfying, but I absolutely do not recommend you continue popping your pimples for many reasons.
Number 1. When you pop your pimple, you greatly increase the chances of scarring your face. I would know. Back in the day(last summer), I used to pop my pimples, and I always got the darkest scars. They would take months to fade. Some scars can even take over a year to fade. I know for a fact that none of you all want to be walking around with a red or dark brown splotch on your face for months, so stop popping your pimples.
Number 2. If you pop them too early, your skin can start bleeding. It’s not fun wearing a bandaid on your face, so don’t pop. I beg.
Number 3. There are other, more effective ways to deal with your pimple such as using pimple patches.
Pimple patches are your best friend when it comes to skincare. They’re always there for you, reassuring, and are your go to gal. Pimple patches are typically made of hydrocolloid, a gel-forming material. The hydrocolloid material sucks all of the excess fluid from the pimple and creates a moist environment so the skin can heal and not scar.
How to Apply a Pimple Patch Properly
- Apply them right after washing your faces when your skin is dry.
- You can also do it after moisturizing. You’ll just need to clean the area of the pimple so the skin is less slick.
- Apply the pimple patch ensuring that the barrier of patch is really adhered to skin. Lightly press the borders of the patch with your finger.
- Let the patch sit overnight. I’ve noticed it works best when you’re not prone to touching it.
- Remove in the morning and look at all the gunk it pulled out. This is the satisfying part.
My favorite patches are these ones from Peach Slices. They’re extremely affordable, lightweight, and effective.
I hope you all enjoyed this week’s article and learned a new method for dealing with pimples. Make sure to subscribe to be notified of new posts. Stay sharp 😉