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UNDERSTANDING PIMPLES: CAUSES, TYPES AND GENTLE CARE TIPS
Jamina Leitenmeier
Reading time approx. 7 minutes
28.02.2025
Pimples are a common skin condition that can appear in many different forms. Whether blackheads or inflamed pimples - the causes are varied and range from hormonal changes and stress to an unhealthy diet and incorrect skin care.
We'll tell you what you can do to combat unwanted redness and puffiness and give you a range of effective tips to effectively reduce blemishes.
Pimples: what's behind the skin irritations
Whether pimples on the forehead, back or other areas of the body - skin blemishes can sometimes be very unpleasant and annoying. The inflammation is caused by overactive sebaceous glands, which ensure that sebum, dead skin cells and bacteria accumulate in the pores.
Especially during hormonal changes
- like in puberty,
- during the cycle
- or pregnancy can lead to increased sebum production.
As different as the causes of pimples can be, they can also vary in their appearance.
What are the different types of impurities?
Even though they may all look similar, there are different types of pimples.
If you know their causes, you can take the right steps to treat them:
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Blackheads (comedones): Blocked pores are manifested by the characteristic blackheads or whiteheads. These are not inflamed, but can be recognized as small bumps with a black or white tip.
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Papules: The small, inflamed bumps can be painful but do not contain pus.
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Pus pimples: The inflamed pimples are characterized by a white or yellowish tip. They are filled with pus and are very painful.
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Underground pimples: These pimples are anchored in the deep layers of the skin and appear as painful, swollen bumps with no visible opening. They often require more time to heal.
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Cysts: The cavities filled with pus can be very painful. They often require medical treatment.
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Blood spots: When small blood vessels under the skin burst, they appear as red, bloody spots.
Expert advice: As there are different types of pimples, inflamed and non-inflamed pimples, it is important to know the type of pimple in order to apply the appropriate type of treatment and care.
What can you do against spots?
Inflamed pimples are caused by the skin pores becoming clogged and inflamed. Our skin produces oil to Protect the skin barrier and keep it healthy.
However, if the oil accumulates together with the dead skin cells in our pores, bacteria can multiply in them and inflamed pimples can develop as a result.
Cleansing and skin care products with Salicylic Acid can help to face reduce redness and blemishes to face and prevent the formation of new ones.
- A comprehensive, regular skincare routine that is tailored to your skin type is the basis for regulating the sebaceous glands.
- A thorough but gentle cleanser removes excess sebum and dirt, while the right moisturizer ensures that the sebaceous glands are not clogged and the skin's natural balance is maintained.
- Regular BHASalicylic Acid BHA help to gently exfoliate the skin and reduce the risk of spots.
- TONERDE masks for intensive cleanser can also absorb excess sebum from the skin. These should ideally be used 1-2 times a week.
In addition to skincare, you should also make sure you eat a balanced diet and drink enough fluids. Stress is another factor that can have a negative impact on the health and balance of your skin.
Underground pimples: what to do if they are deep-seated?
Underground pimples are painful, inflamed blemishes that are located deep in the skin. The red and swollen blemishes have no visible opening. They are caused by overactive sebaceous glands and bacteria that accumulate in the clogged pores.
While there is no cure to get rid of underground pimples overnight, using products with Azelaic Acid, such as our Azelaic acid serum with Azelaic Acid and Zinc, can reduce blemishes and redness. oily skin in particular can benefit from the sebum-regulating effect.
Cool compresses also help to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Do not squeeze the pimple to avoid aggravating the inflammation. Instead, gently cleanse and cool the skin with our pore-cleansing Zinc toner.
Tips for relieving deep-seated pimples
Pimples under the skin are a painful and often lengthy process. Nevertheless, there are effective measures you can take to alleviate them with a little patience and eventually make them disappear completely:
- Steam baths against subterranean pimples: Boil a liter of water and let it cool down a little, ideally you can also add Camomile to the water. Hold your face over the steam with a Towel over your head. The heat opens the pores and the excess sebum can drain away. Camomile also has pleasant, anti-inflammatory properties.
- Spot treatments with products containing Niacinamide and zinc oxide, such as our Spot cream can help to reduce inflammation.
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Be patient, as underground pimples need time to heal. Squeezing or scratching aggravates the inflammation and can lead to scarring.
Give your skin the time it needs to regenerate itself. You can support the healing process with regular and gentle cleanser using the right products.
Your skincare routine: how to bring it into balance
A balanced skincare routine is crucial to effectively remove deep-seated blackheads and bring the skin back into balance.
Here are our tips for a strengthened skin barrier and pore-deep clean skin:
Gentle cleanser
Use AM and PM , for example, with our mild Cleansing Gel especially for oily and blemish prone skin. Moisten your face with lukewarm water and massage 1-2 pumps into your skin until a fine foam forms. Wash off the foam thoroughly with lukewarm water.
peeling
Use a peelingBHA once a week to remove dead skin cells and Tone the pores. Gently tap a few drops of the peeling into the skin after cleansing your face and leave it on overnight.
Expert tip: Avoid combining peeling BHA with Zinc toner .
Steam bath
A steam bath can help to open the pores and remove deep-seated blackheads or pimples.
dissolve. To do this, hold your face over a bowl of hot water for 5 - 10 minutes.
Deep cleansing mask
For example, use our Clay Maskto intensively absorb excess sebum and soothe inflammation.
- Apply the mask 1-2 times a week after cleansing your face.
- Massage in 2 - 3 hazelnut-sized portions with your fingers or a flat brush and leave the mask on for 15 minutes.
- Then wash off the residue thoroughly with lukewarm water.
toner
Use our Zinc toner and benefit from its clarifying effects. The ingredients are known for their sebum-regulating and antimicrobial properties.
- Simply apply 3-5 pumps directly to your skin after cleansing your face
- and then remove the toner with a cotton pad.
moisturizer
Choose a moisturizer for blemish prone skin, like our HYALURON cream LIGHT, to hydrate your skin without clogging pores.
Apply 2-3 pumps of the cream to the face, neck and décolleté from the inside out.
Selective treatment
Our Spot cream enables spot treatment to soothe the skin and treat inflammation.
- Dab a small amount of the paste onto the affected areas as the last step of your evening skincare routine and leave to Treat overnight.
- Wash the dried paste thoroughly the next morning and repeat the application if necessary.
sun screen
Our SONNENFLUID SFP 50+ provides optimum sun screen without being greasy.
- Apply 4-5 pumps of the sun fluid evenly to the face, neck, nape and ears every day AM after the moisturizer
- and massage it in gently.
A regular routine of appropriate skin care can help to remove even deep-seated blackheads in the long term. In addition, make sure you eat a balanced diet and drink enough water to support your skin from the inside out.
Our pimple trio - care for your skin
Our BYE BYE PICKEL TRIO is the all-rounder against pimples to face and other parts of the body. The set contains everything you need for deep-pore cleanser and sebum-regulating care.
BYE BYE PIMPLE TRIO
Our Zinc toner cleanses deep into the pores and clarifies your skin and can be used for existing inflammations.
Our Azelaic acid serum with its antibacterial properties can acutely reduce skin impurities and with our Spot cream you can optimally treat spots and blemishes.
Make your skin glow again with our products and our BYE BYE PICKEL TRIO - for a clear and beautiful complexion.
If nothing helps - go to the dermatologist
If your blemishes do not improve despite your best efforts or if they turn into severe acne, a visit to the dermatologist is mandatory. A thorough examination will help to identify the causes of your skin problems and initiate suitable treatment.
In these severe cases, please refrain from squeezing your pimples, as this can lead to additional irritation, inflammation and scarring.
Conclusion on pimples
Pimples can appear in various forms and require a thorough skincare routine of cleanser, peeling and moisturizer. Healthy lifestyle habits and relaxation techniques are just as important. Patience and proper care is the key to improving your skin health.
FAQ about pimples
Why shouldn't you squeeze out underground pimples?
Underground pimples should not be squeezed as this can lead to inflammation, scarring and worsening of the blemishes.
Does Zinc help against spots?
Yes, Zinc can help in the treatment of spots as it has anti-inflammatory properties and can promote the healing of the skin. Our Spot cream also contains zinc oxide and can be used specifically to help red, blemished areas of skin.
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