Using hydrogen peroxide to treat spots – here’s how

Hydrogen peroxide for spots – how this home remedy works

Hydrogen peroxide combats spots in a variety of ways.

• The substance’s disinfectant properties make it useful for treating spots and skin blemishes.
• Pus-filled spots occur when bacteria penetrate the skin’s pores and mix with the sebum there. Hydrogen peroxide effectively kills these bacteria.
• This cleansing effect can subsequently help prevent spots from forming. This is why some skincare products also contain hydrogen peroxide.
• If a spot has already formed, this home remedy not only helps to disinfect the area, but also dries out the spot.
• If you have squeezed a spot, a small wound is created. Here too, hydrogen peroxide helps with cleansing and disinfection. This allows the spot to heal more quickly.
• Important: Only use hydrogen peroxide with a maximum concentration of three per cent. Higher-concentration hydrogen peroxide is corrosive and can cause skin damage.
• However, you should always use even three-per-cent hydrogen peroxide with caution. Under no circumstances should the solution come into contact with your eyes.

Skin care for spots using hydrogen peroxide – here’s how to do it

Using hydrogen peroxide is simple, provided you follow the instructions. This means you should only use hydrogen peroxide with a concentration of no more than three per cent to avoid skin damage.

• To treat a spot, dab it with hydrogen peroxide several times a day.
• The easiest way to do this is to use cotton buds.
• You can treat both closed spots and those that have already been squeezed with hydrogen peroxide.
• Tip: After treating the spot with hydrogen peroxide, wait a little while before applying cream to your face. This allows the treatment to work most effectively.