{"id":29925,"date":"2017-02-15T16:06:37","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T15:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/treatment-files\/?p=6183"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:36:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:36:59","slug":"spots-removal-under-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk/treatment-files\/spots-removal-under-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get rid of spots under the skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are few things in life more frustrating than spots under the skin. Okay, okay, so we know we\u2019re not supposed to squeeze our spots but when they\u2019re taunting you with their presence and threatening to make an appearance from underneath the surface of your skin? Well, it\u2019s all we can do to stop ourselves, frankly. Luckily we\u2019ve got the intel to help, plus the lowdown on how to tackle them and how to stop them reoccurring. Read on to discover what facialist and \u00a0expert spot-sapper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/place\/chelsee-lewis\/\">Chelsee Lewis<\/a>, facialist has to say\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By Georgia Day<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766161516950\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can you tell what type of under-the-skin spot you have?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can identify the spot by its appearance and texture. Colourless hard bumps are often related to hormonal changes, red spots can be triggered by acidic fruits, and white lumps (milia) are usually due to sebum buildup or excessive dairy.<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766161516951\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best way to cleanse your skin to prevent spots?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use a gentle, creamy cleanser and massage it well into your skin for best results. This helps stimulate circulation, opens up pores and removes debris that can cause spots. Adding a hot flannel boosts the cleanse by letting steam penetrate your pores and helps buff away residue.<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766161516952\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Should you squeeze spots that are under the skin?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You should avoid squeezing spots that are not at the surface or lack a visible white tip. Squeezing deep spots can break the skin, increase the risk of infection and cause long-term scarring. Leaving them alone helps your skin heal more safely.<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766161516953\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How does exfoliation help with under-the-skin spots?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Gentle exfoliation, especially with salicylic acid, helps de-clog pores and calm redness. Avoid harsh, grainy scrubs, as they can damage your skin or worsen the spot. Exfoliating regularly as part of your cleansing routine keeps skin clearer and reduces bumps.<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766161516954\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which salon treatments can help remove stubborn under-the-skin spots?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Deep cleansing facials with steam extractions, Microlance, microdermabrasion or peels can effectively remove impurities and refine your skin&#8217;s texture. Manual extractions done by professionals, following proper preparation, are also effective for clearing buildup under the skin.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are few things in life more frustrating than spots under the skin. Okay, okay, so we know we\u2019re not supposed to squeeze our spots but when they\u2019re taunting you with their presence and threatening to make an appearance from underneath the surface of your skin? Well, it\u2019s all we can do to stop ourselves, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3366,"featured_media":29932,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Spots Under Skin: Causes, Treatments & Prevention | Treatwell","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Spots under the skin? Discover expert advice on diagnosis, cleansing, exfoliation and salon treatments. 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Colourless bumps, which are usually hard but can feel angry, are often a result of hormonal changes such as the beginning your menstrual cycle or stopping the contraceptive pill. &lsquo;Red spots under the skin can be due to eating too many acidic fruits like berries&rsquo; says Chelsee, while congestion in the form of white lumps (known as milia) can be caused by a build up of sebum (usually caused by inadequate cleansing) or too much dairy.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":29926},{"block_title":"Listen to your body and never squeeze","block_content":"<p>&lsquo;The body is always telling us what&rsquo;s going on. Generally spots like this mean something is imbalanced or something is wrong with our diets&rsquo;, advises Chelsee. Try and identify any patterns in your routine and if necessary cut back on potential triggers.&nbsp;Unless a spot is at the surface of your skin and has an obvious white tip, it&rsquo;s best left alone. To attempt to do otherwise can burst the skin on top and cause infection and scarring.<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":29927},{"block_title":"Thorough cleansing","block_content":"<p>A good cleansing routine is a must and should form the basis of your at-home regime. Use a gentle, creamy product that has good slip, which allows you to really massage it in to the skin properly. This will not only help stimulate circulation, which boosts the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, but it will open pores up and help remove cellular debris that cause the spots to occur in the first place. Add a hot flannel into the mix and you can turn your nightly cleanse into a mini-deep cleanse. How? Hold it over your skin and allow the steam to penetrate your pores, then use it to buff away your cleanser concentrating on areas such as your brows, nose and around your mouth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":29928},{"block_title":"Effective exfoliation","block_content":"<p>If you want clearer skin, introudcing&nbsp;a gentle exfoliator to your cleansing regime is a must; look for one with salicylic acid, which is excellent at de-clogging but is also anti-inflammatory so will calm any angry redness. Using a very harsh, granular scrub is not advised as it could break the skin or aggravate the spot further. Hit up &nbsp;Decleor, Elemis, Dermalogica&nbsp;and Environ to find an exfoliator that really keeps spots under the skin at bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":29929},{"block_title":"In salon action","block_content":"<p>&lsquo;Opt for a bespoke deep cleansing facial with steam extractions or try one with Microlance, a procedure which involves a small sterile needle that allows the therapist to break the skin, making it easy to do extractions and remove any spots&rsquo;, advises Chelsee. Anything that involves deep exfoliation like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/places\/treatment-microdermabrasion\/offer-type-local\/\">microdermabrasion<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/places\/treatment-chemical-peel\/offer-type-local\/\">peel <\/a>is also good as it will draw impurities right out of the skin and help refine its surface. Manual extractions (Squeezing spots) is the only way to get rid of build ups under the skin, but the preperation must be done correctly in order to avoid damaging the surface. Any professional deep cleasning facial will start with steam and exfoliation before any spot zapping gets under way. &nbsp;Our Editorial Director Liz Hambleton recommends the following four extraction&nbsp;facials in London....<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/place\/chelsee-lewis\/#offerId=722255&amp;venueId=271474\">Chelsee Lewis Le Visage Facial&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/place\/face-place-at-sense-spa-rosewood-london\/#offerId=1218033&amp;venueId=298037\">Face Place Signature Facial&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/place\/seduire-london-beauty-clinic\/#tt=4&amp;offerId=991410&amp;venueId=292151\">Jan Marini Vitamin C Deluxe Facial at Seduire London&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/places\/brand-dermalogica\/in-london-uk\/#offerId=492971&amp;venueId=1654\">Dermalogica Extraction Facial at Cucumba&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":29930}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Spots Under Skin: Causes, Treatments &amp; Prevention | Treatwell<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Spots under the skin? 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