Underground Pimples – How Do They Form?
Essentially, pimples under the skin form in the same way as "normal" pimples and blackheads. Dirt, oils, dead skin cells, and other deposits accumulate in the pores and cause blockages.
Unlike "normal" pimples, underground pimples sit deeper beneath the skin. They are a bothersome and recurring problem for many people.
Dermatologists also refer to this form of pimples as deep papules or cysts. These underground pimples are often very painful. They encapsulate themselves in a thick layer of skin, preventing them from reaching the surface and subsiding. However, the encapsulated pimples do not only occur on the face but can appear all over the body.
What Causes Underground Pimples?
When sebaceous glands produce excess sebum, they clog the pores. This is more common in oily and impure skin conditions.
Men, but also women during hormonal changes, often suffer from this. During puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause, hormonal changes can be responsible for excessive sebum production. Additionally, stress, an unbalanced diet, sugar or alcohol consumption can contribute to underground pimples.
What to Do About Underground Pimples?
As with all pimples, the rule is: Under no circumstances should you squeeze or puncture them! Underground pimples are surrounded by a layer of skin. They do not easily reach the surface through squeezing.
Squeezing further irritates the inflammation and may push it deeper into the skin. This can lead to more painful and larger inflammations. Moreover, aggressive squeezing often results in scars because the tissue is damaged. And no one wants to be reminded of a pimple forever.
It is better to face the unwanted pustules with patience. With some remedies, you can slightly accelerate the subsiding in acute cases:
- Steam Bath: Hold your face over a bowl of steaming water! This can help free your clogged pores.
- Tea Tree Oil: Tea tree oil is referred to as a natural antiseptic that is often used for inflammations. Let a drop sit on the affected area overnight, and with a bit of luck, the pimple will be smaller or even gone the next day.
If the pimple remains despite care and home remedies, you should see a dermatologist. In that case, medication may be needed to reduce the inflammation.
How Can You Prevent Pimples Under the Skin?
Better than dealing with existing underground pimples is to prevent pimples under the skin.
- A healthy, balanced diet usually reflects positively on your skin. Lots of fresh vegetables and fruits provide your skin with the nutrients it needs from the inside for regeneration.
- Very important for preventing impurities is a daily beauty routine with suitable care products, such as our SKINUANCE® products.
Care Routine to Prevent Underground Pimples
To prevent skin impurities from forming at all, cleansing the skin is of particular importance:
- The DEEP CLEANSING FOAM gently cleanses your skin of makeup residues, dirt, and dead skin cells that can clog your pores. It already leaves a fresh, smooth skin feeling during cleansing.
- Alternatively, for double cleansing, our ENZYME CLEANSER & PEELING is recommended. The intelligent combination of enzyme cleaner and enzyme peeling cleans deeply without aggressive ingredients. The cleansing product provides intense moisture while leaving a delicate and completely smooth skin appearance.
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With these products, you can make your beauty routine against underground pimples and blackheads particularly effective. It’s best to order your SKINUANCE® products right away for a promising solution against skin impurities!