For treating pimples, there are various natural methods that'll clear up your bumps in no time. Healthline recommends spot treating your zits with some tea tree oil or other essential oils such as peppermint or lavender. Just don't forget to do a patch test. The worst thing that can happen is that you have an allergic reaction (and damage your skin even further).
The outlet also recommends applying green tea to the acne or using some aloe vera. These solutions are not only natural but easy to do. Within a week or so, your face should be cleared!
As for cystic acne, well, the treatment is a bit harder. First, under no circumstances should you pop your cysts, even if it's really tempting, Allure reported. "Unlike pustules — little pus-filled pimples — and blackheads, under-the-skin pimples usually do not contain a core of dead skin or pus," Ife Rodney, Maryland-based board-certified dermatologist, told Allure. "When you try to squeeze a cystic pimple, the result is trauma and more inflammation, leading to scarring and skin discoloration."
According to Allure, using ice is a perfect way to reduce inflammation and the size of the pimple. You should also begin washing your face in cold water, as the temperature will help constrict blood vessels. Lastly, use a cleanser that contains salicylic acid, as it purposefully targets cystic acne.
