Acne occurs when the openings of hair follicles become clogged and blocked with oil and dead skin cells. If the clogged pore becomes infected with bacteria, it forms a pimple, which is small red bump with pus at its tip.
What causes you to break out?
Sudden acne breakouts can be because of numerous reasons, including hormonal changes or hormonal imbalance, an unhealthy diet including lots of deep fried and junk food, release of cortisol hormones because of excessive stress, excessive production of sebum and much more.
How do you make a breakout go away?
Read on for the Dos & Don'ts of calming inflammation and healing irritated skin stat.
- Do ice the pimple. ...
- Do apply a paste made of crushed aspirin. ...
- Don't pick your face. ...
- Don't overdry the affected area. ...
- Do tone down on toner. ...
- Do use makeup with salicylic acid. ...
- Do change your pillowcase.