Does visine take redness out of pimples?

Are you tired of waking up with a pimple that decides to take center stage on your face? Do you have an important event coming up and want to look like a flawless goddess/god but don’t know how to reduce the redness in time? Fear not my fellow acne-sufferers, for today we are going to delve into the age-old question – does Visine take redness out of pimples? Let’s find out!

The Origins of Visine

Visine is a brand name that has become synonymous with eye drops. It was first introduced in 1960 as a over-the-counter remedy for dry eyes, allergies and red eyes caused by fatigue. But did you know it wasn’t initially intended for these purposes? Bruce Johnson, who invented Visine, originally came up with the formula after hearing from airplane pilots who used vasoconstrictor drugs (like Tetrahydrozoline) on their skin before flying at high altitudes to prevent rosacea flushing. He then realized he could make his own product using this ingredient – thus creating one sure fire multi-purpose tool.

What Causes Pimples?

Before we dive into whether or not Visine can help treat those pesky pimples, let’s first understand what causes them. Acne is typically caused when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells leading to inflammation which manifests in multiple forms like whiteheads, blackheads or even cystic bumps.

While there isn’t exactly a cure for acne (sigh), there are ways we can try and reduce its appearance before our big date night!

The Science Behind Eye Drops

Let’s get scientific for a moment shall we!

As aforementioned,Tetrahydrozoline is the active ingredient within most brands including Clear Eyes or Systane although some variants will include Naphazoline or Phenylephrine hydrochloride. These key compounds are considered vasoconstrictors, which means that they work to narrow the blood vessels and reduce inflammation by constricting capillaries when applied topically (to your eyes.. not yet on acne).

Not only do they help with allergies or tiredness causing redness in our peepers, but these drops also have astringent properties i.e., it has some mild acidic qualities that can help close pores temporarily creating an even skin appearance around the area where it’s applied.

Can Visine Really Help Treat Acne?

Here comes the big question – does this miracle-worker actually work on pimples? Many individuals swear by its power to remove pimple redness overnight since Tetrahydrozoline is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. However, there isn’t much research-based evidence supporting this claim – so while a lot of people say yesss!, it won’t be applicable in all cases.

Potential Side Effects

While there is very little scientific proof of the efficacy of using eye drops like VIsine as spot treatments for pimples, we need to keep in mind that direct application such products especially those containing chemicals / acids (like salicylic acid) could result in severe irritation,further breakouts and sometimes even allergic reactions depending on one’s individual sensitivity. Hence refraining from taking chances and testing out unproven methods might save you time as well as money spent experimenting with different remedies.

Other Alternatives

While Visine may be hit-or-miss approach – there are multiple safe alternatives available!

Aloe Vera

A natural remedy derived from plant sap! This organic product contains calming and healing benefits that works wonders at reducing inflammation thus safely soothing troubled skin whilst fading scars without any adverse effects.

Calamine Lotion

Many use calamine lotion as a pink spot treatment paste! While it may not be the “miracle-cream,” this lotion is generally considered safe, as it contains calamine which brings temporary relief from itching and helps to calm down skin with redness.

Green Tea

Superfood? More like super ingredient! Thanks to its polyphenol content (an antioxidant) , green tea reaps a multitude of benefits i.e., reduces inflammation and soothes skin sensitivity. Dip your teabag in hot water till saturated, cool in fridge either saturate a cotton ball or spray onto affected area throughout the day!

Using Visine on Acne: Do’s and Don’ts

If you must go ahead with using visine for treating acne/redness here are some Dos & Don’ts:

Do use only branded eye-drops meant for soothing eyes.
Don’t apply more than two drops per pimple.
Don’t let it sit too long (no longer than 10 minutes).
Do test on sensitive parts of your skin before applying all over face/affected areas.

Conclusion

In conclusion while Visine’s usage needs until exploration; considering trust factors (side effects) – one should always lean towards safer alternatives such as organic or natural skincare regimes combined with healthy cleansing/diet habits that can help keep acne at bay without having to constantly spend money investigating unknown solutions that could potentially back-fire further.

Hopefully we’ve been able to answer the question floating around in everyone’s mind. If nothing else works… still try out our top recommended pick – bags under your eyes!! 😉

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