Case in point:Popping pimples.
So, that’s when we decide to take matters into our own hands.
If our dermatologists use extraction tools on our skin, so can we, right?
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Keep scrolling to read their thoughts on using acne extraction tools at home.
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“The use of an extraction tool by a trained, licensed professional is generally safe.
However, the ability for anyone to purchase an extraction tool has increased in recent years.
If you could’t get to your skincare professional immediately, don’t reach for an extraction tool just yet.
Instead, try these preventive measures and alternative treatments below.
Exfoliate regularly
Exfoliation should beif it’s not alreadya regular part of your skincare routine.
These types of exfoliators are gentler than scrubs (more on that below).
Be careful that the water is not scalding, which can further irritate and dry out your skin.
Use an exfoliating cloth, likeTatcha’s Kinu Pure Silk Polishing Face Cloth, or brush instead.
According to Wilson, “popping acne lesions has more potential to spread bacteria when forcefully erupted.”
Instead, she suggests applying topical treatments with salicylic acid orcharcoalmeant to reduce inflammation and kill bacteria.
She recommendsBolden Overnight Spot Treatment, which contains sulfur and is known to aid in the elimination of acne.
That’s because post-shower, you’re skin is at its softest.
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