How to reduce inflammation after picking acne

Some pimples are more stubborn, and some people can't help but use a pick needle to pick out the pimples, and then squeeze out the dirt inside. You must be careful when performing this step and prevent infection. You must disinfect your hands and the pick needle. Don't squeeze them directly with your hands. You should use alcohol cotton and be sure to disinfect them after squeezing them out. Let's learn about this aspect.

How to reduce inflammation after picking acne

1. Apply tea tree essential oil: Drop 1 to 2 drops of tea tree essential oil on the red areas of the face and gently wipe it, in small amounts and several times a day. Because tea tree essential oil is an essential oil component extracted from tea trees, it belongs to the oil family and is lipophilic, so it can easily penetrate into the skin. Tea tree can have an anti-inflammatory and calming effect, and relieve the redness after picking pimples with a acne needle.

2. Apply aloe vera gel . Aloe vera gel is extracted from the natural herb "aloe vera". It has no side effects and has good anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. After cleansing, apply aloe vera gel to the red areas 3 to 5 times a day without cleaning again. 3. Homemade anti-inflammatory toner witch hazel has a special therapeutic effect on inflammation caused by bacterial infection, and can help the skin that has been reddened by acne needles to fight bacteria and inflammation. Cut the cored apple into small pieces, boil it in water and cool it down, filter it and add witch hazel and stir. Put the apple witch hazel into the spray and use it every day.

4. Dandelion external application Dandelion is a common Chinese herbal medicine. It has very good effects of clearing heat, cooling blood, and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It can be used externally to treat skin infections and inflammations, but it should be used with caution by people with allergies. Wash, dry, and chop the fresh ones, then mash them and apply them to the red and swollen areas after picking acne. Fix them with gauze and change them 3 times a day. 5. External application of cactus has an inhibitory effect on some bacteria, and can play an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory role, and relieve the redness and swelling of the skin caused by picking acne. Wash the cactus, remove the thorns, chop it into pieces, add ginger slices, mash it into a paste, and apply it to the red and swollen areas. 6. Apply anti-inflammatory drugs. Anti-inflammatory drugs can inhibit the synthesis of bacterial protein, have antibacterial effects, and prevent wound inflammation. Apply anti-inflammatory ointment (such as erythromycin ointment, etc.) to the reddened areas after picking acne with a acne needle, 2 to 3 times a day. The last application should be directly before going to bed.

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