5 things you’re doing wrong when it comes to acne

There’s nothing worse than waking up on the day of a big event with an ever bigger pimple. Let alone having constant clusters of breakouts that you just can’t seem to get rid of no matter what you try. And while staying inside is one strategy, it may be that you’re just overlooking some everyday mistakes that could be easily solved...

1: Don’t douse it in toothpaste

Remember when we all scoffed at Toula’s dad for suggesting she put Windex on her pimple on her Big Fat Greek Wedding day? Well, you wouldn’t be so cocky if you knew your trusty toothpaste was barely any better. Yep, reaching for your toothpaste tube when a pimple pops up will only cause dryness and irritation (causing your skin to over compensate with more oil and therefore triggering more acne). Vicious. Cycle.

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2: Don’t forget to wash your pillowcase

Turns out, you should be changing your pillowcase like you should your underwear (AKA often). “Changing pillow cases frequently, at least once a week, to avoid a breeding ground of bacteria is a good idea, and you can even add a few drops of tea tree oil to the wash to help kill off the bacteria,” says Victor Tuballa, Naturopath and Education Manager for Thursday Plantation. Switch it out weekly to cement your slashie status as a domestic goddess and clear skinfluencer.

3: Don’t disregard your diet

Look, we’re partial to a chip and choccy craving too (and we’re not going to pretend last night didn’t involve a chick-flick-and-family-block combo), but whilst your tastebuds love treat time, your skin does not. “Diets that are highly processed, packaged, that contain sugar and dairy may exacerbate or lead to acne”, Victor explains. Yep, sadly, sometimes you have to sacrifice your snacks for your skin. Cue crying face emoji.

4: Don’t suffocate it with cover-up

It would be amazing if we could click our fingers and have our pimples disappear, but packing on the coverage isn’t the best call. “Unfortunately concealers and foundations, often used to hide blemishes, can worsen the inflammation and clog the pores more,” says Victor. But that doesn’t mean you should let your skin intruder off scot free. Instead, opt for a product that treats the blemish, rather than just breeding more bacteria (gross).The Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Medicated Gel for Acne is formulated with 100 per cent pure Australian grown tea tree oil (it’s actually the active ingredient at 20 per cent), so it does not mess around. It relieves symptoms of acne & skin inflammation, while also working to help you manage future breakouts. If your face is the party, and blemishes are the gate crashers, this gel is the bouncer. See you later spots.

5: And please, we beg of you, don’t pop it

We get it–Dr. Pimple Popper videos are super satisfying and your blemishes are basically begging to be burst, but in the name of good skin, keep those fingers away. If you’re still keen to cut down the length of time you have to face the world with a complexion crater, Thursday Plantation’s Tea Tree Medicated Gel for Acne is the clear solution – literally. It’s completely invisible, so you no longer have to treat breakouts from the privacy of your own room under the cover of nightfall; you could get away with having this stuff on your face at work, the shops, the Oscars, etc. Give it a go–the results will reward you.

Thursday Plantation Tea Tree Medicated Gel for Acne: Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your healthcare professional.

Main image credit: @taylorhill

What's the best acne tip you have ever received? Have you tried tea tree oil on blemishes before?

52 Member Comments

Miramarmari 20 Feb 2021 4:50 PM

All great advice, especially food wise

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BeautySwan88 12 Jan 2021 4:30 PM

Great advice. Thank you!

misfortune8 17 Jul 2020 7:03 PM

I've marked the comments by zzchloee, mania1 & Megan Tan as SPAM!

tinakapoor02 27 Apr 2020 8:00 PM

aha... this acne...gives serious problems But in the past few years i learned something about them

Touching your face may not cause acne, it can definitely make it worse.
Eating junk food, carbs and not eating on time can have adverse effects on the skin in the form of pimples and breakouts.
When we are under pressure it results in increased oil production and clogged pores so try avoiding stress.
Dirty pillowcases and bed sheets can very well be the cause of acne breakouts.

Miramarmari 28 Feb 2020 2:34 PM

I’ve learnt not to pop

zzchloee 26 Dec 2019 2:44 PM

I also have troubles with acne. This article has helped me a lot and mentioned a lot of precautions, but my acne is a little serious, so I was recommended that using some medical methods to treat acne in addition to regular diet and the above details. And I sawin this blog , which said that laser is very useful for acne, so I tried laser acne. I just tried it once, and it worked well, so I shared it you guys who need it!

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MerryGoRound 26 Nov 2019 10:43 PM

There should be a law against adult zits. Stupid freakin hormones break out horrid acne like clockwork here. So hard to be taken seriously when you’ve got several big red zits or blind pimples. Not to mention I often scratch them in my sleep, so nice scabs are also a cyclical scourge.

Megan Tan 12 Nov 2019 9:14 PM

I agree with you, what's more, the acne scar is a headache of the acne improvement. I tried some ways to improve my acne scar before. Some skincare products, massage method(I learned from the internet), but it seems I am already an adult, so my scars can be improved slowly, I am so upset about that. So I tried to figure out any other beauty way to improve my acne scar, it said that some beauty technology, like the rf, microcurrent, and the led lights can improve it( I learned from this article: https://www.mychway.com/blogs/what-facial-treatment-is-best-for-acne-scars.html) I loved rf so much! I got a new device, it can heat my skin, and I feel that my skincare products can get results more effectively!! I also look forword to the effect to remove my ance scar.

BeautySwan88 30 Aug 2020 12:41 PM

Yes, popping pimples is a no-no. It will leave scars and even worst; spreads even more.

RenaLevi 31 Oct 2019 9:17 PM

You can also do the following things.

1) Use an ice cube it will help a lot. 2)apply a paste made of crushed aspirin. 3) Don’t pick your face. 5) Don’t overdry the affected area. 6) Don't wear makeup with pore-clogging ingredients.

Susmat 30 Oct 2019 12:19 PM

Letting it breathe is key

Wendy1965 30 Oct 2019 9:46 AM

interesting information

Am1851 30 Oct 2019 8:39 AM

Interesting and certainly common sense information here. Sadly, when I was much younger we were told to smother a pimple in toothpaste. I don't think that actually worked. Also, I am guilty of popping but I did apply antiseptic or methylated spirits to dry it out. These days there are so many good products out there to treat this 'teenage' problem.

Sally10 29 Oct 2019 5:48 PM

Not a problem for me.

Shop A Everyday 26 Oct 2019 7:57 PM

Drinking plenty of water is good too

Shop A Everyday 26 Oct 2019 2:16 PM

sometimes you just have to squeeze it

Sally10 25 Oct 2019 7:09 PM

Susmat 25 Oct 2019 2:20 PM

Glad I'm not suffering from this at the moment

sootyblack_14 25 Oct 2019 1:04 PM

Interesting...

Sydneyswans910 25 Oct 2019 11:11 AM

Great tips, a good reminder to wash my pillowcase more often!

Angage 23 Oct 2019 1:25 PM

I always try to keep my hand off on my face when i see a pimple.But it's not easy in front of the mirror.

Susmat 23 Oct 2019 11:35 AM

Hard as it is, not covering it up is best as it lets the skin breathe

Meedee 23 Oct 2019 7:46 AM

Clean pillowcases really are a big thing when you are dealing with skin issues and also scalp issues.

Cynful 22 Oct 2019 10:08 PM

A silicone free skincare routine that includes retinol is what’s getting my skin on track (I’m using drunk elephant) but consistency and persistence with getting through the rough retinol stage is key. But I agree, pillow cases, sponges, or anything that comes in contact with your face should be super clean!

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