As enjoyaable as it is to squeeze your zits, you absolutely should never do it! If there’s one rule in the skincare ruke-book you should always follow, it’s this one.
“Popping irritates and causes more inflammation of the pimple, so it remains red and lasts longer,” explains dermatologist Dr. Vermen Verallo-Rowell. “Once the inflammation subsides, the pimple can leave behind marks that bother people as much as the acne itself.”
These marks can appear as anything from a faded brown dot to a dark scar or thick keloid scar. Worst of all, these marks are hard to treat once they appear. In other words, it’s always good to prevent them so they don’t become an issue in the first place.
In a nutshell, here’s what happens when you pop your zits. Keeping reading to the end and we’ll give you the best ways that may help you get rid of the problem entirely.
1. You Tear the Skin
When you squeeze a breakout, you are forcefully pushing the contents of it (oil, bacteria, and grime) out, which tears the skin. And it’s precisely this tearing those results in long-term acne scarring.
2. You May Worsen Existing Pimples
And you wouldn’t want that, would you?
“As you press on the pimple, you are introducing bacteria and dirt from your finger into the zit,” says dermatologist Dr. Sejal Shah. “That can cause the pimple to become redder, inflamed, swollen and infected.”
3. You Create More Pimples
Thought pinching away your pimples would keep them away permanently? Sorry! Not going to happen. Like, ever.
Popping a pimple simply spawns more spots. That’s because the bacteria harboring within the acne pustule can spread, once released, and cause more acne.
4. You May Cause a Number of Infections
According to Dr. Verallo-Rowell, your hands frequently touch body parts and objects that may have microbes.
“Unfortunately, many microbes have now become resistant to topical and oral antimicrobials,” she says. “Some names you may hear are MRSA, MRStrep, resistant fungi, and viruses.” Thus, the moment you pop a pimple, you instantly open the skin and make it vulnerable to microbes, which may lead to a myriad of infections.
5. You Could Cause Scarring
Picking or popping your zits can worsen the situation and prevent it from healing. It can also cause trauma to the skin, leaving a mark behind known as acne scarring.
Before you start squeezing away at them, consider what’s going on under the skin. With so many bacteria in the area, popping can push this bacterium deeper into the skin, causing more swelling and redness.
What’s more, it can make blemishes worse and lead to you developing acne scars. The best advice we can give is to stay patient, leave it alone, and go see a skin specialist.
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Galvanic Skin Rejuvenation is the most effect remedy for acne skin. Why? Because it is the only way to open up the pores safely and then penetrate corrective compounds into the skin to utilize the products effectively for a promising result that will defeat your fight against acne.
What is a Galvanic facial?
It is a ‘non-surgical face Rejuvenaiton to boost the skin’s electricity and vitality. The treatment helps to improve hydration levels and blood circulation to the face. This results in a radiant, youthful glow, with smoother, firmer skin.
Two Types of Treatments
The first type of treatment is Iontophoresis. This procedure uses a positively charged organic plant stem cell that is applied to your skin and the positively charged current is passed through your skin, pushing the product deep into the epidermal layers. This will dramatically increase the absorption of all skin products used after the treatment.
The second type of treatment is desincrustation. This process is where the galvanic current emulsifies and softens the sebum and keratin found in hair follicles. This makes the removal of blackheads and clogged pores painless. The skin gets a deep cleaning and softening at the same time.
Other galvanic facial benefits
A galvanic facial treatment is a good option for hydrating dry skin to increase moisture retention. Or, if your skin type leans more to oily, a galvanic treatment will help eliminate clogged pores and reduce oils that can lead to acne.
A galvanic facial improves the production of collagen and new skin cells. Which in turns helps new cells replace the older ones much faster. It also stimulates blood flow, increasing the oxygen supply to your face. Oxygen makes your skin feel tighter and look fresher.
A galvanic facial treatment is relatively painless, though some patients may experience a slight tingling sensation. There is no downtime after the procedure so you can treat yourself over your lunch hour.
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