{"id":19737,"date":"2020-06-17T00:20:58","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T00:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=19737"},"modified":"2020-08-19T21:36:45","modified_gmt":"2020-08-19T21:36:45","slug":"should-you-pop-a-pimple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/should-you-pop-a-pimple\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Pop a Pimple or Leave It Alone?"},"content":{"rendered":"Is it ever advisable to be your own facialist? Even further, should you pop a pimple once it forms? Here’s a professional’s verdict, plus tips for clear skin<\/a>.<\/em>\r\n\r\nThese days, many of us have to take self-care matters into our own hands. (Self-care matters that we’d typically leave to a paid professional, that is.) As a result, we’re becoming more adept and self-sufficient, but not without some serious blunders. Think discolored highlights, less-than-successful hair removal, and, of course, popped pimples.<\/span>\r\n\r\nI get it. It\u2019s difficult to sit back and do nothing when breakout takes up residence on your precious face. But more often than not, poking around when you have a breakout makes things worse.\r\n\r\nStacy Sitko<\/a>, an esthetician at Yarrow Skincare Collective<\/a>, is an expert on the subject. Here’s her take on pimple popping and caring for acne-prone skin.\r\n

Should You Pop a Pimple?<\/h2>\r\nStacy is adamant in her stance on popping pimples: When in doubt, don’t touch it, let alone pop it.<\/em>\r\n\r\n\u201cLeave extractions to the professionals. It\u2019s easy to cause scarring if extractions aren\u2019t done right. Often when you try to squeeze something out [on your own], it can cause a scab to form,” Stacy advises. But luckily, she says that \u201cmost congestion will go away with a spot treatment in just a few days if left alone.”\r\n\r\nMany of us have been there. We see redness and inflammation<\/a> crop up, and immediately want to nip it in the bud for the shortest lifespan possible. However, DIY extractions actually make the area darker, angrier, and scabbed over from picking.\r\n\r\n\u201cEven worse, you can spread [bacteria] to the surrounding area causing new pimples to form, or making the infected area bigger, deeper, and more swollen,” Stacy cautions.\r\n\r\n\"Woman\r\n

How to Clear Breakouts<\/h2>\r\nInstead of sharing the best ways to pop<\/em> a pimple, here’s a quick guide on how to help clear breakouts safely<\/a> and reduce the severity of different kinds.<\/span>\r\n

Whiteheads<\/h3>\r\n\u201cIf you have a large whitehead, try applying a warm compress to the pustule only with a clean washcloth,” Stacy shares. “After a few minutes, wipe it off very gently. If the whitehead wipes away with a gentle swipe, great! Otherwise, spot treat.”\r\n

Blackheads<\/h3>\r\nIf you have blackheads<\/a>, Stacy suggests using a charcoal or clay mask. Leave it on long enough to draw out impurities (about 10 to 20 minutes depending on the mask, but not longer). Don\u2019t wait for it to give you that tight, almost itchy feel. Doing so can dry out your skin, and your sebum production will kick in to overdrive to compensate.\r\n

Deeper Breakouts<\/h3>\r\nStacy suggests that if you have a deep, throbbing breakout, ice it down. You can even alternate between icing and a hot compress. Ice will reduce the redness and inflammation, making your breakout easier to minimize and cover up. The heat will boost circulation and bring blood and nutrients to the surface of the skin in that area, thus promoting healing.\r\n\r\n\"Man\r\n

Tips for Clear Skin<\/h2>\r\nOf course, to prevent the inclination to pop pimples in the first place, be sure to upgrade your current anti-breakout regimen from the inside out.\r\n\r\nHere are a few simple, esthetician-approved tips for clear skin.\r\n

Enrich Your Diet with Essential Fatty Acids<\/h3>\r\nStacy mentions that a balanced essential fatty acid<\/a> supplement will help keep breakouts at bay \u201cby keeping sebum (natural oils in the skin) soft and fluid. When our diet doesn\u2019t have the right balance of omega fatty acids, our natural oils can become stiff and waxy. It makes it harder for them to expel out of our pores.\u201d\r\n\r\nYou can find essential fatty acids in fish like mackerel and salmon, as well as in avocados and nuts. Additionally, you can supplement with omegas<\/a> to make sure you\u2019re meeting your daily needs.\r\n

Moisturize Sufficiently<\/h3>\r\nNext, Stacy reminds us not to be afraid to moisturize. \u201cOur skin\u2019s natural immune system<\/a> relies on langerhans cells<\/a> to mitigate pathogens in the dermis and epidermis. These cells can go dormant when the skin is dehydrated,\u201d she shares.\r\n\r\nSimply put, drink plenty of water and apply moisturizer daily.\r\n

Consider LED Light Therapy<\/h3>\r\nLuckily, there are at-home LED light devices<\/a> that can help clear breakouts. While they won’t replace a tailored topical skincare regimen, LED light treatments can further support your journey towards clear skin. Stacy is a big fan of blue light therapy devices, and recommends them to her clients with ongoing pustular breakouts.\r\n

Find Healthy Ways to Control Stress<\/h3>\r\nStress is another common culprit<\/a> behind breakouts. We all encounter some form of stress in our daily lives\u2014it\u2019s totally normal and sometimes even healthy. However, too much stress puts excessive pressure on various parts of our body, ultimately including your skin.\r\n\r\nStacy notes that when our stress levels rise, oil production does too. For both beauty and mind, it’s important to practice healthy rituals for stress relief, such as breathwork or exercise.\r\n\r\nLastly, she notes that for a lot of us, incessant picking is a coping mechanism<\/a> for stress. She suggests trying to replace it with something calming and healthy for the skin and body, like meditation<\/a>.\r\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\r\nIn sum, if you’re wondering if you should pop a pimple, the simple answer is no.\r\n\r\nInstead, lean on these tips to reduce breakouts and promote clear skin in between facial appointments. If regular facials don\u2019t fit your current budget, Stacy provides a helpful alternative. She suggests asking an esthetician if you can pay to come in just for extractions, as they can often accommodate these shorter appointments.\r\n\r\nAll said, be kind to your skin and keep your hands off your face as best you can. The future you will be grateful for gentler care.\n
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Is it ever advisable to be your own facialist? Even further, should you pop a pimple once it forms? Here’s a professional’s verdict, plus tips for clear skin. These days, many of us have to take self-care matters into our own hands. (Self-care matters that we’d typically leave to a paid professional, that is.) 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