The successes of cosmetology are encouraging, but many still find it difficult to choose effective acne medications for themselves. Meanwhile, salicylic acid for acne is an expert-recognized treatment for mild acne. Some manufacturers present the keratolytic and anti-inflammatory ingredient in medicinal acne cosmetics as an innovation. In fact, this substance has long been successfully used in medicine and cosmetology.
Contraindications
The combination of drugs should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or hypersensitivity to the components. Do not apply externally if there are burns, open wounds, or deep cuts. Not allowed for use in children.
Boric acid should not be applied externally if there are burns, open wounds, or deep cuts.
What is chloramphenicol and how does it work?
Imperfections on the face in the form of pimples, irritation and redness may indicate a number of problems associated with the functioning of internal organs and the hormonal system. A depressed mental state and an unfavorable environment are factors that also significantly affect the health and aesthetics of the epidermis.
Acne and the systematic appearance of pimples on the face require complex treatment, the structure of which can only be determined by a dermatologist.
It is possible to cope with minor pimples and inflammations with the help of simple home remedies. Levomycetin is a substance with antibiotic properties. The drying effect of using chloramphenicol allows you to get rid of acne through targeted application of the drug. Due to its composition, the drug interrupts the damaging activity of harmful microorganisms and prevents further development of the infection process.
Doctors' opinion
Natalya Andropova, dermatologist, Reutov
Boric acid with salicylic acid is used in dermatology. Lotions and mash based on these products improve the appearance of the skin. With targeted application, inflamed areas quickly disappear. If you have large acne, it is recommended to add Levomycetin powder to the lotion. Apply the mixture 2-3 times a day for 2-3 days.
Georgy Alekseenko, therapist, Vladivostok
Medicines containing alcohol are prescribed as first aid for acne. It is recommended to exfoliate the skin 1-2 times a week with coffee powder with the addition of salicylic acid. If the skin is affected by a fungus, the medicine will not help. Consult an experienced dermatologist before application.
How to prepare and use them at home?
Recommendations for use
In order for the use of one or another talker to lead to the desired result, you must follow the recommendations for its correct use:
- Clean the skin using tar soap or a product containing milk casein (it is strictly not recommended to use alcohol-based formulations).
- Shake the container with the mash thoroughly. This must be done before each use of the product.
- Using a cotton pad, apply the mixture onto rashes or entire areas of acne-prone skin. Do not apply the mash to healthy areas, as well as the area around the mouth and eyes.
- 5 minutes after application, lubricate the skin with a moisturizer to protect the epidermis from drying out.
The composition should be used no more than once a day. It is recommended to use the mash 1-2 hours before bedtime. The duration of treatment with this remedy is 1–2 weeks. If necessary, you can repeat the course after a break of 1–2 months.
Tar soap will cleanse the skin well before applying the mash
What mixture options are there?
With chloramphenicol and salicylic acid
Turn chloramphenicol tablets into powder and mix 5 g of powder with 5 ml of 2% salicylic acid. Pour 50 ml of boric acid and 50 ml of 90% medical alcohol into everything.
This product is used for acne in adolescence and to remove acne on oily skin.
Any mash should be prepared in a glass container.
Video: How to make lotion for problem skin?
With chloramphenicol, sulfur and boric acid
Grind 2 tablets of chloramphenicol into powder, mix with 2.5 g of sulfur and dilute in 100 ml of ethyl alcohol and boric acid (take 50 ml of each component).
The product is used to get rid of inflammatory rashes.
With sulfur and streptocide
Combine 7 g of sulfur and streptocide, pour in 100 ml of a solution of salicylic acid and boric alcohol, combined in a 1:1 ratio.
The composition will help with pustular rashes, subcutaneous acne and demodicosis.
To grind the tablets into powder, you do not need a coffee grinder: this can be easily done with two tablespoons or a mortar.
Video: Anti-acne treatment with streptocide on the advice of a cosmetologist
With zinc and erythromycin
Mix 4 g of erythromycin and 4 g of zinc oxide (or oxide), pour in 50 ml of boric acid and the same volume of salicylic alcohol.
The mash is used for purulent formations, inflammation, advanced forms of acne, as well as pimples that occur during menstruation.
This composition copes well with increased oily skin, regulating the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
With trichopolum
Grind 4 Trichopolum tablets into powder and pour in 250 ml of 90% medical alcohol. Leave everything at room temperature in a dark place for 3 days, thoroughly shaking the container with the mixture every day.
The product is used to treat inflammatory rashes and dry out acne.
It is recommended to store the mash in a dark glass container.
With streptocide and camphor alcohol
Grind 4 tablets of chloramphenicol and 10 tablets of streptocide into powder. Pour 80 ml of camphor alcohol and 30 ml of 2% salicylic acid into the mixture.
This composition is used for the treatment and prevention of acne.
With acetylsalicylic acid and clindamycin
Powder 4 aspirin tablets and the same amount of clindamycin. Combine 50 ml of ethyl and boric alcohol and add the dry mixture to the solution.
The product blocks inflammation, dries out acne and prevents the proliferation of microbes.
With tar soap and ammonia
Mix ammonia and camphor, hydrogen peroxide (take 4 tablespoons of each ingredient). Dilute the solution with 2.5 tablespoons of distilled water. Add 20 ml of salicylic acid and 20 g of grated tar soap.
With calendula
Calendula tincture will provide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Dilute calendula alcohol tincture (40 ml) with distilled water, maintaining a 1:1 ratio. Add powdered tablets of acetylsalicylic acid and chloramphenicol (5 pieces each) into the solution. Leave in a dark place for 2 days.
Video: Recipe with paracetamol and calendula tincture
With glycerin, sulfur and lactic acid
Prepare a solution of camphor alcohol, glycerin and water (take 10, 15, 120 ml, respectively). Add 1 g of lactic acid and 5 g of sulfur.
Are aspirin and acetyl acid the same thing?
Acetylsalicylic acid has been known for a very long time. The analgesic properties of willow bark were appreciated by Hippocrates and medieval herbalists. Over time, this raw material became very valuable for light industry and its use for medicinal purposes ceased for centuries. The triumphant return of willow juice to the bosom of pharmacology was provoked by Napoleon, when, during his naval blockade of Europe, the import of quinine (the most popular antipyretic drug at that time) stopped, and the time for willow bark came.
The use of the active constituent of willow bark, salicylic acid, on a wider scale began in 1874, but due to its bad taste and irritating effect on the mucous membranes, it was used with reluctance. However, when in 1899 Felix Hofmann obtained a stable and pure derivative of salicylic acid, that is, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), the German company Bayer patented it under the name Aspirin. It follows that aspirin is the trade name of acetylsalicylic acid, and is no different in composition and properties .
Indications for use
The medicinal mixture is indicated for the treatment of acne of any form:
- comedonal;
- papulopustular;
- nodal.
In case of severe acne, systemic antibiotics, hormonal drugs, physiotherapeutic procedures, and a diet low in carbohydrates and fats are additionally prescribed.
The degree of the disease and the treatment method are determined by a cosmetologist or dermatologist after an external examination or based on the results of clinical tests.
Using masks with aspirin for acne
Another method, the most effective of all, that can quickly remove acne, is to apply a mask with aspirin against acne. There are many varieties of such masks. The simplest aspirin face mask is made like this. Ordinary asperin tablets are dissolved in water until thick. The resulting mixture is placed on cotton wool and applied to the affected area of the face. This face mask for acne can remove inflammation and dry out acne rashes.
Yogurt mask with aspirin
An aspirin and yogurt acne mask is prepared by combining and stirring a small amount of homemade yogurt with the powder made from a couple of aspirin tablets and a large spoon of sparkling water. Apply the resulting mixture to your face for a third of an hour, then rinse with water.
Lemon mask with aspirin
In cases where problem skin has excessive oil production, a face mask with aspirin and lemon juice will help. To do this, you need a couple of aspirin tablets and a spoonful of juice, diluted with water to a light porridge. A mask of this kind should be on the face for no more than seven minutes, in addition, there should be no visible mechanical damage to the skin. This procedure ideally normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands and removes excess fat.
Honey mask with asperin tablets
Aspirin and honey for acne are recommended for use by people over 30 years of age. To prepare such a mask: add 2/3 tablespoon of honey to a powder of five tablets, mix and massage onto problem areas for a third of an hour. After the procedure, it is recommended to wipe the skin with a soda solution. This mask dries out pimples and at the same time nourishes the skin, but you should not overexpose the mask with honey, as it is a strong allergen.
Acne mash: preparation and storage
Knowing the ingredients alone is not enough. In addition, you also need to understand that the prepared medicine will have to be stored somehow. Technology for preparing mash:
- The tablets need to be crushed very finely, ideally if they are in powder form. Do not use blenders under any circumstances, as they will be difficult to clean later.
- All solutions are often mixed and tablets are added at the end.
- The name of the drug speaks for itself, which means that after all the ingredients are mixed, you need to shake this container very vigorously.
- Despite the fact that many recipes for acne mash are similar to each other, this does not mean that you can mix just anything and wait for the result. In some cases, the components may not be suitable in composition, and this will only dull the effect of them.
Chatterbox with streptocide and sulfur
This recipe is mainly intended for those who have large red comedones (acne) on their skin, as well as a purulent rash. Components:
- 50 milliliters of salicylic acid.
- 7 grams of streptocide.
- 7 grams of sulfur.
- 50 milliliters of boric alcohol.
All components are mixed together and the solution is rubbed in before bed. After the product is applied to the skin, wait 10-15 minutes and apply a moisturizer to the skin.
Using aspirin tablets for acne rashes
Various uses of the tablet form of salicylic acid for acne and pimples are possible.
Ways to use aspirin for body acne
In cosmetology, there are two most effective methods that use aspirin:
- local;
- mask
The methodology for using local procedures is absolutely simple. To do this, grind the tablet into powder and dissolve it in a small volume of water. The resulting pulp is placed on a cotton swab, applied to the affected area and left for a couple of minutes.
To prepare a mask, salicylic acid tablets are combined with a mask base, applied to problem areas of the skin and left for some time. After the required time has passed, the mask must be washed off the face with slightly warm water and dried. During the production of the mask substance, the components that are most suitable for the patient’s skin type are taken as a basis. Often these are: vegetable oils, yogurt base, clay substance, oil vitamin complexes and beekeeping products. This procedure is designed to remove swelling and inflammation from tissues, remove keratinization without damaging the rest of the skin, narrow enlarged pores by removing black particles from them, has an effect that dries out acne, and even eliminates acne spots.
How to use it correctly
You should not use this product very often. It is enough to apply the mash twice a day - once in the morning and once in the evening.
If the skin is not only sensitive or prone to dryness, then it is recommended to limit yourself to one treatment every day.
In the case of independent use, you need to grind the tablets included in the mash to form a powder.
For such purposes, you can use a masher or mortar. Of course, there are those who use a coffee grinder or blender.
However, you should not use them, because the smallest particles of the drugs will not only remain on the equipment, but will also end up in coffee or dishes.
Before using the product for the first time, it is recommended to undergo a specialized skin test. It will show how well the selected composition is suitable.
Also, after performing a skin test, you can determine whether an allergic reaction will occur or not. Shake the product thoroughly before each use.
If you ignore the rules or use the product incorrectly, this can cause irritation, dry skin and flaking of the skin.
Therefore, you should not forget about moisturizing the skin, and after the procedure it is necessary to treat the skin with a moisturizer.
During the treatment period, you will need to stop using cosmetics and take care of your skin, protecting it from external negative factors (cold, wind, ultraviolet rays).
Side effects and possible complications
Usually, homemade mash is well tolerated. In rare cases, allergic reactions such as hives, swelling, redness, burning or itching may occur.
To avoid an unexpected reaction, it is necessary to test the tolerance of the components of the mixture. To do this, apply a little product to the inner surface of the elbow and leave it on for 20 minutes. If allergy symptoms have not appeared during this time, the solution can be used as directed.
Algorithm for the correct use of mash with salicylic acid and chloramphenicol
The mash must be applied to previously cleansed skin, using special products or tar soap.
You need to shake the drug for a few seconds, and then soak a cotton pad or swab in it. Then carefully treat areas of inflammation, avoiding healthy areas of the face, the area around the eyes and mouth.
The mash must be applied to previously cleansed skin, using special products or tar soap.
You should not press hard on pimples. After complete absorption, apply a nourishing cream to avoid peeling of the top layer. It is not recommended to use decorative cosmetics during treatment.
What is boric acid?
Boric acid (H₃BO₃) is a solid, white, odorless powdery substance. It dissolves at a temperature of 0 ºС. Contained in mineral waters, as well as in small quantities - in berries, fruits, and sometimes in wine.
The use of boric acid covers a huge number of different areas. Nowadays, boric acid is used :
- in the production of enamel products;
- has disinfectant properties, due to which it is widely used in medicine for treating wounds;
- included in some medicines;
- when tanning leather;
- in the production of mineral paint;
- participates in nuclear production;
- in agriculture;
- in the food industry;
- in photography;
- in jewelry making.
