Sometimes our bodies change when we start or stop different medicines,
stress or hormones. I stop using birth control pills a few years ago and my
skin
went crazy. Make sure the astringent doesn’t have alcohol it could be
irritating your skin.
Try using a spot treatment product with 2% Salicylic acid
or
Benzoyl peroxide ,what those products do is exfoliate the dead skin cells off
of the blocked pimple. Scrubbing can irritate the skin so harsh scrub
shouldn’t be used. You can use a moisturizer for acne prone skin that has a
small
amount Salicylic acid in it to help keep break out under control.
Hope this
helps a little. Sometimes a little ice on the blemish and an Advil will take
the
swelling down but there aren’t any quick cures.
Lisa (RI)