Pimples are the worst! We all know how horrible it is to leave the house in a new pair of shoes and then come home limping, with blisters on your ankles and toes. Blisters are the body’s response to injury or stress. When the skin is damaged, a blister forms to protect the area from further damage while the top layer of skin heals.
Although you may be tempted to pop the pimple, you should refrain from doing so. Opening a blister can cause infection or slow the healing process. Over time, the fluid will leak naturally and the blister will collapse and heal on its own. While blisters usually heal on their own, there are steps you can take using products at home to speed up the healing process and prevent blisters from appearing altogether.
1. Green tea.
The anti-inflammatory properties of green tea can do wonders for pimples. To make a green tea foot bath, boil three tea bags in boiling water. Add a teaspoon of disinfectant baking soda and let the solution cool. Pour the mixture into a foot bath and let the green tea work its magic. This will also help lubricate the bladder, encouraging faster drainage of fluid.
2. Apple cider vinegar.
This comprehensive treatment can prevent the blister from becoming infected. Although it will probably itch, apply apple cider vinegar to the blister. To soothe the bite, after use, wash the blister with hydrogen peroxide and cover it with antibacterial ointment.
3. Castor oil.
Try applying castor oil to the affected area of the pimple before going to bed, so that it soaks into the pimple overnight. The oil should help the blister dry and heal more quickly.
4. Witch hazel.
The astringent compound can help in the drying, cleaning, and healing processes of the blister. Try applying witch hazel with a cotton ball.
5. Aloe vera gel.
You may think that aloe vera is only useful for soothing sunburn. The gel from the aloe vera plant is a powerful anti-inflammatory and can even help heal blisters on your feet. It also keeps the skin moist and reduces the risk of infection.
6. Soak in Epsom salt.
Soaking your feet in a foot bath filled with warm water and 2 tablespoons of Epson salts can reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of infection. Cover your feet with Vaseline or vitamin E oil after a foot bath to speed up the healing process.
7. Organic antiperspirant.
If you’re going for a long walk or wearing new shoes, use an organic antiperspirant on “hot spots” or areas where blisters most often form. You can also use an anti-irritant conditioner.
8. Tea tree oil.
This essential oil is available in most grocery stores. Tea tree oil has strong antibacterial properties and is very astringent. This means that tea tree oil not only fights infections but also dries out pimples. Try applying tea tree oil on pimples that have already appeared.
Blisters are an unfortunate fact of life. But we don’t have to suffer for it!
