We understand if you want to know how to get rid of a zit quickly. We all know how scary it is to see or feel a new pimple, especially one that is deep and painful. If you’re like me, you’ll do anything to hide it, from using makeup to canceling plans with friends.
There are a few ways to stop these breakouts from getting worse and make the spots go away before they do more damage to your skin. This can save you weeks or months of healing time, depending on how deep the problem is. And 8 hours of restful sleep is often all you need to combine these acne-fighting products.
With the right ingredients and products, we’ll show you how to get rid of a pimple overnight.
The best ingredients for fighting acne
Before we talk about the best ways to get rid of pimples, we need to talk about the best ways to get rid of sebum buildup and dead skin cells. Here are some of the most important ones.
1. Salicylic acid
Salicylic Acid helps unclog pores by breaking down dead skin cells and reducing the amount of oil that your skin makes. Salicylic acid is a quick way to get rid of whiteheads without having to pop them. It may be the best treatment for adult acne and getting rid of blackheads, but it can also help get rid of whiteheads overnight. This is a common ingredient in pimple patches because it can stop cystic pimples from getting worse.
2. Benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is a strong defense against acne. It is often found in cleansers and creams for people with severe acne (a topical cream will work best for an overnight miracle). Benzoyl gets rid of bacteria in the pores and dries up extra oil. It can stain towels, pillowcases, and clothes, so if you use it and touch your face with fabric, it’s best to wear white. Talk to your dermatologist and ask if a product you can buy over the counter is right for you (versus a prescription).
3. Sulfur
Sulfur is like benzoyl peroxide in that it pulls dirt out of the skin and makes it feel better at the same time. It’s also less harsh on towels and pillowcases, but it tends to dry out the skin just as much as benzoyl does. This is because it only works on the part of the skin that needs drying. As with any other treatment, put it on a freshly cleaned face before using anything else. It’s best to use a cotton swab instead of your finger so you don’t spread oils or germs.
The best ways on how to get rid of acne overnight
These are the best kinds of products to get rid of a pimple overnight. Many of them use the above-mentioned ingredients to do so.
1. Hydrocolloid bandage
Sticky bandages are the same thing people use to stop blisters from getting bigger. It just soaks up any moisture on the skin and calms any skin tension. You can get rid of most of a pimple overnight, and the rest will be gone in a couple of days. This will stop more bacteria from building up.
So, it won’t make your skin clear of pimples overnight, but it will make the pimple smooth and dry so you can cover it up with a little pimple concealer and go about your day. You might see “pimple patches” that use the same science (with no extra ingredients) to dry out and deflate these pimples.
2. Acne patches are full of different things
Many pimple patches use hydrocolloid science to isolate the pimple and reduce inflammation. To further reduce inflammation, they add ingredients like salicylic acid, which are not so secret. Most of the time, the ingredient is in tiny micro-darts that you can’t feel and that allow it to get into the skin.
3. Treatments that you put on spots
Most of the time, you shouldn’t pop a pimple, especially if you can dry it from the outside. How spot treatments work is as follows: They use an active ingredient like benzoyl, salicylic acid, or sulfur to dry out the oil inside the clogged pore.
You only have to put the product on the spot that needs it and wait for it to work. Nighttime treatments are best for smaller, less deep spots. You can also use them to make sure there isn’t an outbreak if you think you might have one and want to be sure. Some are easy to mix with your night cream or serum and spread evenly all over your face.
