It stinks like onions, but it pulls out pimples like a vacuum cleaner. It’s reliable and costs 5 PLN.

Are you struggling with acne or do you simply feel that a pimple is growing under your skin, which is starting to hurt and look ugly? Go to the pharmacy and buy some ichthyol ointment. For a small tube that will last you a long time, you will pay only 5 PLN. How does it work?

What is good for pimples on the face? Buy at the pharmacy for 5 PLN

This is a problem that almost everyone struggles with. They appear suddenly even on properly and properly cared for skin. All you need to do is have a stressful day, a less healthy meal, or simply a lowered immunity. When you feel that they are starting to “hatch”, you need to act before they take over your face for good. Ichthyol ointment will come to your aid. What is hidden under this mysteriously sounding name? First of all, ichthyol, which has astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, regulating effects, and at the same time accelerates the healing process. In addition, in cosmetics you will often also find lanolin and petroleum jelly that facilitate the application of the product.

Why does ichthyol ointment draw out pus? It works like a vacuum cleaner

In short, ichthyol is a reliable agent that significantly facilitates the removal of pus, i.e. it simply “pulls” it out of the skin within a few hours of application. At the same time, it has antibacterial properties, which means that it soothes inflammation, prevents the development of germs and supports the healing process. For this reason, the ointment is used primarily by people struggling with acne and pimples, although it will also work well as support for boils, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Of course, in more serious cases, you should first consult a doctor.

Can ichthyol ointment be left on overnight? Don’t forget to wash it off

Unlike other cosmetics and creams, ichthyol is not absorbed. Nevertheless, its use is trivially simple. How to apply it to the skin? Due to its strong and characteristic smell, it is best to do it before bed.

1. Start by thoroughly washing and then drying your face, paying particular attention to the area where you will apply the ointment.
2. Using a cotton bud or your finger (well washed), apply a small amount of ointment.
3. Put a patch on, wash your hands and go to sleep.
4. In the morning, remove the dressing and wash off any remaining ointment.
5. If you apply the ointment during the day, wash it off after a few hours.

You can apply ichthyol ointment even twice a day. This is usually enough to deal with a breakout. Just make sure to maintain proper hygiene, and there will be no trace of the imperfections.