Cystic acne commonly contains a large amount of pus, causing redness and pain. Cystic acne often appears on the face. The cause may be due to the excess sebum production, which accumulates along with dirt or makeup powder causing blockages… This process provides favorable conditions for bacteria to grow and cause damage.
Cystic acne is accompanied by redness around and the cystic area contains white or yellow pus. This pus can be visible or deep in the skin. In the mature stage, the acne can rupture on its own and release a mixture of pus and blood, then the skin will gradually heal, but if it is not handled properly, it can worsen the darkening and may grow back.
Home Remedies for Treating Cystic Acne to Prevent Scars and Pits
Preventing cystic acne
– Morning: Cleanser – toner – moisturizer – sunscreen.
– Evening: Makeup remover – cleanser – toner – perform skincare routine.
Exfoliate twice a week. Absolutely avoid applying makeup or performing skincare steps, but only perform facial hygiene steps with warm water.
Treating cystic acne at home
– Tea tree oil: Dip a clean cotton swab into tea tree oil and apply it to the acne spot. Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. You can apply it 2 to 3 times a day.
– Peppermint leaves: Take a handful of fresh peppermint leaves, wash them, grind them into a paste. Apply the crushed peppermint leaves to the acne spot, keep it for about 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
– Apple cider vinegar: Apply 1-2 drops of apple cider vinegar directly to the cystic acne spots on the nose and let it dry naturally. Rinse your face with warm water after 15 minutes. Perform once daily.
– Chicken egg: Beat 1 egg white until smooth + 10ml honey + 2 tablespoons lemon juice and mix well. Apply the mixture to the acne-prone area (or you can make it into a mask for the entire face), leave it on for about 20 minutes, then rinse your face with warm water. Perform 3 times a week.
– Fresh garlic: Peel the fresh garlic cloves, then crush/grind the garlic into a paste. Apply it directly to the cystic acne area, leave it on for about 15 minutes. Then rinse your face thoroughly with warm water.
Note:
– Minimize the use of make-up cosmetics during the period of cystic acne to avoid clogging pores.
– Avoid touching the face with hands and squeezing pimples manually, and only extract the acne core when they are dry and the core appears white.
– Use gentle moisturizers and sunscreen with a light texture.
– Shield the skin when exposed to the sun.
– Limit the consumption of oily foods, fried and spicy foods…
