Although we mostly associate pimples with oily skin, individuals with dry skin might also suffer from pimples. This article will inform you about effective remedies for pimples in dry skin.
- Cleanse with oil: If you have dry skin, you are most likely to be sensitive to cleansers and soaps; sensitivity of
dry skin is even more towards the cleansers and soaps formulated for treating pimple-prone oily skin. So,
- instead of using those products use a blend of olive oil and castor oil for cleaning your face. These oils have non-comedogenic properties and they work by removing dirt, oil and impurities that are responsible for blocking the pores of our skin. The ideal proportion in which you should mix these two oils for cleaning pimple-prone dry skin is ½ teaspoon olive oil with ¼ teaspoon castor oil.
- Pimples in oily skin are often treated with benzoyl peroxide. Although it yields great results for people with oily skin, the chemical can be extremely harsh of dry skinned individuals. Thus, if you have dry skin, you should avoid using medicated creams containing benzoyl peroxide. Instead use tea tree essential oil for getting relief from inflammation, irritation and pain caused by the pimples. Put 3 to 4 drops of tea tree oil on a clean cotton pad soaked in water and apply it to the affected regions of your skin.
- Unlike
oily skin, dry skin suffering from pimples must be moisturized regularly. Hydrating the skin properly maintains the oil balance of the skin and results in reduction in frequency of pimple breakouts. However, it is advisable that people with pimples should not use heavy moisturizers even if their skin is dry. Instead, they should apply non-comedogenic, oil-free moisturizers.
