How to Clear Acne Overnight ? My 5 Favourite Hacks !!!

The bad thing about pimples is that there’s no scheduled time to get a pimple. It can appear suddenly on a morning when you wake up. But what's even worse is that they pop up always on special occasions, like a party or a birthday , the night before a first date, a big interview, etc probably you all would agree with me. Breakout always seem to hit at the worst time possible. We’ve ALL been there.

While dealing with acne, especially cystic acne, I found myself many a times sifting through the web searching for quick overnight remedies to reduce that bump. I tried a number of remedies, from antibiotics to over the counter medicines. Nothing worked. My face was no stranger to experimentation. Because when it comes to pimples, we’ve tried it all; the ointments, the expensive spot treatment products, the DIYs, the home remedies...EVERYTHING !  

But, in these 4-5 years of me searching the internet for overnight acne remedies, and experimenting on my face, Here are few spot treatments that worked miraculously for me.

So, If you woke up today with a really angry spot on your face, and are searching the internet to get rid of your  pimples and acne overnight, then these 5 spot treatments aka acne remedies will surely help calm your skin.

1. Lavender Oil: I cannot stop thanking the day when I stumbled upon this holy grail product. I read about this during my continuous research about clearing acne spots quickly. I gave it a shot. And was amazed by using it just for 1 night. I had put undiluted lavender oil on my cystic pimple, and next morning it was just a dot that was left. And the scent of lavender gives the most sound sleep ever….
   Going by the fact, Lavender essential oil is an age old trusted remedy known for its calming effects.  It works wonders for popped cysts and pimples. But speaking of my personal experience, it worked miraculously on unpopped cysts as well.
   
   Lavender oil is soothing, its calming, it’s a relief.
   
   I suggest, when starting with lavender oil, don’t use it undiluted. Everyone’s skin is different. Suited mine, doesn’t mean it will everybody. Though my skin is extremely sensitive. But still. Prevention is better than cure. So start by blending few drops of the oil with your moisturizer or some other facial oil before applying topically.  But trust me do give a try. This oil is a game changer



2. Vicks Vaporub : Yes, you heard me right. The cold and chest congestion remedy, Vicks Vaporub. If you are a fan, you would definitely be knowing the strong fragrance of eucalyptus in it. That’s the ingredient that reduces the swelling of the cyst drastically. And, in just 1 night .
   
   I stumbled on this hack when one day, i came across a post stating that one of the “miracle treatments” for cystic acne is dabbing Vicks VapoRub on pimples to reduce them. I tried and was amazed at the results. Next morning the huge painful cyst I had reduced to more than half. And the pain was completely gone. Seems unbelievable, right?
   
   Vick’s VapoRub is a common medicinal product when it comes to treating cough. The essential oils in VapoRub make for an incredibly effective remedy. Few ingredients that make it extremely effective for acne as well are : 

• Menthol: Menthol is an anti-inflammatory and cooling ingredient. 
• Camphor: The camphor in Vaporub is a painkiller. So the pain in the cyst would go down significantly. 
• Cedar Leaf Oil: Helps to regulate skin’s sebum production. Less sebum means less clogging of pores and ultimately less breakouts. 
• Eucalyptus Oil: This is one of the most active ingredients found in VapoRub and is antibacterial in nature. Hence, helps to fight the bacteria causing acne breakouts.
  
  All you need to do is take a very little amount of the VapoRub, (you can use a cotton bud ) and apply to the cystic pimple. Watch it disappear next day. 😄😄
  
  A word of caution: dont apply on broken or picked spot. It might irritate and burn. ✖️
  
  Even today if I ever get a big pimple, I always turn to it! ✨ 
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  3.  Ice it : Those  cystic bumps, that you cant even hide with makeup are the worst. Like the one on SHINCHAN's head. I usually apply ice over it multiple times a day. And the swelling subsides drastically.
  Ice also decreases redness, thereby making your pimple less noticeable. It will also reduce the pain that comes in abundance with cystic acne.
  ICING majorly works on inflamed pimples, cysts, painful bumps and pustules.
  
  
  Do not directly apply ice on your face. Always wrap it a napkin or a cotton cloth before applying on your spots. 
  
  4. Apple Cider Vinegar : This is not only for cystic pimples, but also to get rid of acne in general. Apple cider vinegar is a miracle to get rid of pimples quickly. It not only balances the pH of the skin but also helps reduce your breakouts.
  
  If you have oily skin, Apple cider vinegar is a boon for you, it absorbs excess oil, and doesn't let your skin get oily after few hours of washing.
  
  To spot treat your pimple, just dab a few drops of diluted ACV ( 1 part water: 1 part ACV ) on your pimples overnight and you’ll be able to see a huge difference the morning after. Also use this apple cider vinegar toner to get flawless and clear skin in very less time.
  
  
  
  
  
  5. Drying Lotions: This is also an overnight acne remedy that works well. Drying lotions like calamine, tea tree oil and benzoyl peroxide can be used to spot treat the inflamed pimple.
  Benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria and dries up oil in the pimple prone area. Using these products can make the pimple look smaller in just 1 night.
  
  Tea tree oil is antibacterial, since it contains terpinen-4-ol. It protects your skin from harmful bacteria and therefore helps with a lot of skin issues, not only acne but also insect bites, rashes etc. It also reduces redness and swelling and dries out pimples quickly.
  
  Note :A mild stinging sensation is fine, but if it stings really bad, do not apply pure tea tree oil on your breakouts. Dilute it in a moisturizer or some other oil that suits your skin well. 
  
  Just keep in mind that this spot treatment is not meant to be used on your whole face, just the pimple itself. Apply with a Q-Tip if necessary.

Which Spot treatment worked the best for you? Do share your experience in the comments section below!

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