1. Fragrance
Commonly used for: Enhancing scent.
Why to avoid: Can cause irritation, allergic reactions, and sensitivity, especially for those with sensitive skin.
2. Parabens
Commonly used for: Preservatives to extend shelf life.
Why to avoid: Linked to hormone disruption; some studies suggest a potential connection to breast cancer.
3. Sulfates (e.g., Sodium Lauryl Sulfate)
Commonly used for: Cleansing agents in shampoos and body washes.
Why to avoid: Can strip natural oils and irritate the skin, leading to dryness and irritation.
4. Alcohol (especially denatured alcohol)
Commonly used for: Preservative or astringent.
Why to avoid: Can be very drying and irritating, disrupting the skin barrier.
5. Mineral Oil
Commonly used for: Moisturization.
Why to avoid: Can clog pores, potentially leading to breakouts, especially in acne-prone skin
6. Synthetic Dyes
Commonly used for: Coloring products.
Why to avoid: May cause irritation and allergic reactions, and they offer no skincare benefits.
7. Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives (e.g., DMDM Hydantoin)
Commonly used for: Preservatives to stop microorganism growth
Why to avoid: Can be irritating and are known carcinogens/ endocrine disrupters
8. Silicones (e.g., Dimethicone)
Commonly used for: Providing a smooth texture.
Why to avoid: Can trap dirt and bacteria, potentially leading to breakouts.
9. Essential Oils
Commonly used for: Natural fragrance and therapeutic properties.
Why to avoid: Can be irritating for many people, especially those with sensitive skin.
@vishaskincare has none of these ingredients because it is dermatologist formulated.
Pimples are small micro infections of hair follicles. You may not be able to get “rid” of a pimple overnight, but you can make it look a lot better, so it appears to be gone.
What Are Some Tips to Get Rid of a Pimple Overnight?
Pimples are caused by:
- follicular occlusion
- microbe growth
- sebum production/adding oil
- inflammation
These can all be addressed and helped when a pimple is early in the game. The most common way to address the above is to use a benzoyl peroxide,sulfur, tree oil or salicylic acid products to the pimple before you go to bed. BPO is a bleaching agent that kills microbes and dries up oil in the follicle. Tea tree oil and sulfur does a similar thing (make sure you are not allergic to these ingredients before using- placing a small test spot on your wrist or neck may be helpful to know. This can make the pimple look smaller in the am. Salicylic acid products not only dry up the pimple, kill any microbes, but also exfoliate the skin in top to let any accumulated puss out of the follicle.
Should you invest in a certain cleanser? exfoliating cleansers are perfect for acne, as they help unclog the pores to not only treat pimples, but also prevent them from occurring. @vishaskincare Advanced Purifying Cleanser has Salicylic, glycolic acid, lactic acid, tea tree oil and B vitamins to exfoliate the pores, decrease microbe growth and calm inflammation. It is also used as an overnight spot treatment.