Do you currently have a pimple right in the middle of your forehead, chin, nose and / or other parts of your face?
If you do and have a presentation in front of hundreds of people the next day or maybe have a hot date, then you will go to endless measures to figure out how to get rid of that zit overnight.
If you do not know what to do then you may feel lost. But by the time you finish reading this article, you will learn about some simple and all-natural remedies that you could apply on your zit to lessen its appearance and possible help it disappear the following day.
But before we continue on our discussion about natural remedies for zits, let us talk about how to get rid of zits overnight and what zits are exactly so that you could further understand what it is.
What is a zit and what causes it?
The medical term for a zit is acne vulgaris and it is one of the most common skin conditions that people encounter in their life. It is characterized by a reddish inflammation that is infected and eventually starts to corm nodules and even cysts. A zit starts to form when a pore (also called a hair follicle) starts to accumulate bacteria, dirt and oils. It could be caused by several factors such as:
- Hormonal imbalances when a person goes through puberty
- Genetics
- Unhealthy lifestyle (eating processed and fast foods daily, lack of sleep and exercise)
- Stress
What are the natural treatments you could try out for getting rid of pimples overnight?
Although it is not a 100% sure deal that a pimple will disappear overnight, many people have claimed that they have used the following treatments and it somehow lessened the redness and inflammation of their zit the following day which really helped them out. Here are a couple natural cures for zits that you could try:
Hydrogen peroxide: This substance is known for killing bacteria and germs which are causes of acne. When it is applied on a pimple, it kills the dirty elements on the zit. Simply get a cotton bud and dip it in this solution and apply it directly to your pimple before going to bed
Toothpaste: This has been an old trick for getting rid of pimples overnight. Toothpaste has certain ingredients that could help dry out a pimple which is what needs to be done to lessen the infection. Get a cotton bud and put a very small amount of toothpaste on it. Apply it to the zit right before going to bed and wash it gently the following morning
Egg whites: You could create an egg white mask which could also help your pimple form disappearing the next day. Since it contains lysozyme, it could eat up the bacteria’s cell walls and lessen the zit’s redness and size
Baking soda: This ingredient contains anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities that could decrease the irritation on inflamed zits. Mix baking soda with water and create a mask and apply it before going to sleep
Now you have it, a few simple natural remedies to help you get rid of a zit before a big day at work and / or school. Try one ingredient at a time and do not mix them together because it could cause worsening of the pimple.
