You start getting spots when hormonal changes take place in your body. Whether you’re a teenager, going through puberty, or an expectant mother. Even a lady during her period or going through menopause can get spots. A few spots are easy to cope with, but when it becomes full-blown acne, it is harder to keep under control and get rid of.
We see photos on social media every day of flawless looking men and women, but you can almost guarantee they also suffer from having spots too. They just cover it with make-up and touch the photos up with photoshop. The people on social media and the celebrities suffer from spots, just the same as us. It’s just they hide it to fake perfection.
Spots happen because oil glands at the base of the hair follicle get blocked. And then the oil builds up under the skin and you get your breakouts. Although spots are not painful or dangerous to your skin, they can be embarrassing to the person who has them.
Different Types Of Spots
You need to know what types of spots you have because you will want to treat them properly. It is no good going to the shop and buying a treatment for blackheads if you are struggling with pustules. The treatment simply won’t work and your skin will get no benefit at all. Know your spots and treat them properly, before you know it your skin will be smooth and soft.
- Whiteheads—This type of acne remains under the skin and appear very small.
- Blackheads—These are very visible, but you should remember that the blackhead isn’t caused by dirt, and no matter how well you clean your face.
- your face, the blackheads won’t go away.
- Papules—Small pink bumps visible on the surface of the skin.
- Pustules—Red bumps visible on the skin that have pus at the top.
- Nobules—Large solid pimples that are painful. They are formed deep in the skin.
- Cysts – They can easily scar the skin surface. Cysts are painful and filled with pus.
Natural Treatment For Spots And Breakouts
Baking Soda
Baking Soda is a great product for helping to get rid of your spots and most of us have it in our cupboards. Mix equal parts of baking soda and water to make a paste. Then using a small make-up brush or a cotton bud, dab the paste onto your individual spots. Leave it until it dries and then wash it off with cold water. Coldwater will help to close the pores.
Lemon
Lemon Juice makes a great treatment for spots because it has citric acid which will fight the bacteria that causes spots. Cut a lemon in half and rub it gently on your skin. It might sting a little, but that means it is working. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash it off. Do this treatment in the evening because citric acid can sometimes bleach your skin. So you do not want to go out in the sun after treating it.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree Oil is a herbal remedy for spots but is only used on mild spots or acne. It is well known for its antibacterial purpose and as it is natural, it will have a few side effects when you use it. Tea tree oil is a property in many spot fighting products, but using it on its own, works just as well.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste works better than you would think, and it is an age-old remedy to help get rid of spots. Simply apply toothpaste to it and leave it overnight. Toothpaste contains silica which dries out and reduces the size of the pimple.
Water
Drinking water helps cleanse the body so it will help cleanse your pores as it does. Cleansing the pores helps to unblock them and should eventually clear the spots away. Changing from soft drinks to water means you will see a difference in your skin as well as your health in general.
Baby Powder
Baby powder can be used to absorb moisture on your face. lightly rub your face with baby powder before you go to bed at night. It will keep your face dry and oil-free, which will, in turn, help dry your spots up.
Living With Spots
All though spots are not harmful to you, they can be embarrassing and upsetting. Especially if you are plagued with loads of facial spots. But they won’t be there forever. As soon as your hormones balance out, they will disappear. If they do start hurting, you may well have an infection and it is time to visit the doctors. But in most cases spots clear up with products from the drug store or natural remedies.
Try not to pick or poke your spots. If the skin breaks it can cause them to become infected.