We’ve all been there. We have an important event scheduled that we need to look our best for such as a wedding, an interview or a first date but then disaster strikes!
We take a look in the mirror the night before and discover that the fates have afflicted us with a huge zit and it seems as though it’s too late to do anything about it.
Fortunately, there is a home remedy that has over an 80% success rate and only uses stuff you should already have around the house. Scroll down to the ‘How To Get Rid of Spots Overnight’ section to check out the solution or continue reading to learn more about what spots are and what causes them.
What Are Spots?
Spots (also known as zits, pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and acne) develop when one of the hair follicles in your skin becomes clogged.
Your hair follicles are the microscopic holes in your skin that hair grows from and each follicle contains a tiny oil gland or sebaceous gland that produces an oil known as sebum. Sebum is transported out of the follicle via the hair and is deposited on the skin – this oil is important as it lubricates and hydrates the skins exterior.
It is common for follicles to get blocked with microscopic debris such as dead skin and when this happens the sebum produced by the sebaceous gland cannot exit the follicle. This results in the follicle widening as it fills with sebum and the skin around the follicle raising to form a spot. It can also become red and inflamed and in some cases can become infected with bacteria, which can make the soreness and inflammation worsen.
How To Get Rid of Spots Quickly
To get rid of spots quickly (overnight or within around 8 hours) follow the steps below. As stated earlier, this method has over an 80% success rate, but even if you’re one of the other 20%, you will notice a vast improvement in spot and itwill be far less noticeable.
You will need:
- Water-based soap or cleanser
- Mint toothpaste (not the gel variety)
- Rubbing alcohol / Surgical Spirit
The procedure:
- Wash your face with the soap / cleanser and warm water, then dab dry with a soft clean towel.
- Apply a dab of toothpaste to the spot and leave for around 5-10 minutes.
- Gently clean off the toothpaste, rinse and dry.
- Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol / surgical spirit to the spot to dry the skin.
After going through the process above, give the alcohol around 5 minutes to absorb into the skin, then go to bed. By morning, the spot should be gone.
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