Aftershave for pimples?
Pimples are always inconvenient. But you don't always have an effective remedy ready immediately. The use of aftershave may sound tempting to some in this context, but most of the time it only makes the problem worse. To make the skin inflammation go away, you can prepare two effective remedies yourself with just a few ingredients and in a short time.
Aftershave is originally used for care the skin used after shaving. However, due to its alcohol content, it is mistakenly used again and again to put an end to pimples. However, since the aftershave does not contain any active ingredients that fight pimples, but on the contrary, rather irritate the skin even more, you should rather avoid this use. The following instructions describe the preparation of effective alternatives in the fight against the unpleasant pustules.
Interesting facts about the effects of aftershaves on pimples
- In addition to alcohol, aftershaves contain nourishing substances that provide the skin with moisture to easily disinfect the skin.
- Soothing active ingredients such as allantoin or chamomile should also protect freshly shaved skin from irritation.
- The slightly disinfecting effect of alcohol dries it when used on a pimple something, but perfumes cause unnecessary irritation and can therefore solve the problem worsen or cause the pimple to become even more inflamed.
- Even the soothing ingredients in aftershave can neither prevent this problem nor contribute to one Improvement of the complexion of skin prone to pimples, because mainly antibacterial ingredients miss.
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Alternatives to aftershave against pimples - mask and cream
The following guide will help you make two natural alternatives to aftershave that don't just do help to make pimples disappear, but also optimally care for the skin and not with chemical substances irritate. This recipe is a face mask that cleanses and nourishes your skin at the same time:
- Put a tablespoon of healing clay in a bowl.
- Then mix in 2 tablespoons of distilled or non-carbonated mineral water.
- Then mix these ingredients with 4 drops of sandalwood oil.
- Finally, use a wide brush or your fingers to apply the finished mask evenly to your clean and dry facial skin. Save the eyes- and mouth area.
- After approx. You can now wash the mask off with plenty of lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
Ointment for pimples
If you have had a pimple acutely, this ointment will help you to quickly subside the inflammation.
- First, melt 15 g cocoa butter in a water bath by pouring the butter into a bowl which is placed in a saucepan with water and heat the water on the stove. Under no circumstances should it boil!
- Then take the bowl with the melted cocoa butter out of the pan and add 10 grams of ribwort oil and 10 grams of marigold oil and stir the mixture.
- Let the mixture stand until it has set and finally mix in three drops of immortelle oil.
- Finally, to have the cream ready, fill it into an ointment jar. In this way, you can apply a small amount of this anti-pimple cream to a single pimple as often as you like.
