The three steps you need to take NOW to get rid of a pesky pimple in two days
- Ex Vogue editor Sigourney Cantelo shared how to banish a pimple quickly
- The easy process involves cleansing, using a spot treatment and spot dot pad
- Ms Cantelo shared the simple tips in a video posted on Instagram
A beauty expert has detailed a three-step guide to banishing unwanted hormonal pimples in just two days.
Sigourney Cantelo, the former beauty editor for Australian Vogue who now runs Beauticate, shared a video on Instagram outlining her simple go-to method.
The tips involve cleansing the skin properly, using a skincare spot treatment followed by a spot dot.
Sigourney Cantelo, the former beauty editor for Australian Vogue who now runs Beauticate, (pictured) revealed how to banish painful pimples quickly
During the day she covers the pimple with medicated concealer or mineral makeup to reduce the redness while allowing the skin to breathe (left). As soon as she gets home, she cleanses her skin to remove the makeup then applies a spot treatment directly over the pimple
Like many women, Ms Cantelo said she always gets hormonal breakouts before the time of the month, which are often red and uncomfortable.
During the day she covers the pimple with medicated concealer or mineral makeup to reduce the redness while allowing the skin to breathe.
As soon as she gets home, she cleanses her skin to remove the makeup then applies a spot treatment directly over the pimple.
For the final step, she applies a spot dot over the pimple, which she recommended using overnight or while you’re home
‘Always apply [spot treatments] with a q-tip because you need to get a very precise amount on the pimple … if you get it on the skin (beside the pimple) you end up with flaky bits and it dries your skin out,’ Ms Cantelo said.
Spot treatments contain pimple-fighting ingredients that directly to the offend blemish.
For the final step, she applies a spot dot over the pimple, which she recommended using overnight or while you’re home.
‘The spot dot is going to heal it and keep it covered so no more bacteria can get in, and it will heal it a lot faster,’ Ms Cantelo said.
Popular skincare products include The Blemish Banish treatment by Australian brand Skin Control and The Mario Badescu Drying Lotion.
The Blemish Banish uses calamine, tea tree oil and salicylic acid to help combat unwanted blemishes.
The drying lotion spot treatment works to dry surface blemishes and reduce redness or inflammation while you sleep.
Before purchasing products, consider which one will be best for your skin type.
The Mario Badescu Drying Lotion (left) was preferred against competitors at the 2020 Mecca Beauty Election for its ability to fight breakouts overnight
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