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Mouth-Area Pimples: Why They Happen & How to Banish Them For Good

Somto NwanoluebySomto Nwanolue
June 27, 2025
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Mouth-Area Pimples: Why They Happen & How to Banish Them For Good 
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For me, there’s few things that are as annoying as mouth pimples—the uninvited guests that show up right before a big event: a date, a big meeting, or (of course) the day you plan to rock a bold lipstick. Unlike your average forehead breakout, these inconvenient acne are extra annoying because they hurt, take forever to heal, and always seem to come back.

But why do they love your mouth area so much? And more importantly, how do you remove and permanently get rid of them? In this article I break it down —no complicated jargon, just real facts and science-approved fixes.

Mouth-Area Pimples: Why They Happen & How to Banish Them For Good 

But first,

Why Do Pimples Love Your Mouth? 

Turns out, this zone is a perfect storm for breakouts. Here’s why:

  1. The “Triangle of Doom” Effect:

The area from your nose to your mouth (aka the perioral zone) has more oil glands than other parts of your face. More oil means more clogged pores, and this in turn leads to more pimples.

  1. Toothpaste & Lip Products:

SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) in toothpaste can irritate skin. Also, heavy balms or lipsticks migrate and clog pores around lips.

  1. Hormones:

If you get deep, cystic pimples here around your period, blame androgens (hormones that boost oil production).

  1. Some Bad Habits: such as
  2. Resting your face on your hands (transferring bacteria).
  3. Over-exfoliating (disrupting your skin barrier).
  4. Drooling in your sleep (moisture combined with friction leads to irritation).

How to Treat Them: A Step-by-Step Action Plan

Step 1: Identify Your Pimple Type

  • If you see small whiteheads, chances are they’re likely clogged pores from products.
  • If it’s a case of red, angry bumps, bacteria or irritation might be the reason.
  • Then for deep, painful cysts, the cause is likely hormonal.

Step 2: Switch Up Your Products

  • For Toothpaste: Opt for SLS-free versions (like Sensodyne or Hello).
  • For Lip balms: Avoid petroleum-heavy formulas if you’re breakout-prone.
  • For Makeup: Use non-comedogenic lipsticks and foundations.

Step 3: Treat with the Right Actives

  • For whiteheads: Salicylic acid (try Paula’s Choice 2% BHA).
  • For redness: Niacinamide (The Ordinary 10% is a fan favourite for skincare enthusiasts).
  • For cystic acne: Benzoyl peroxide is the way to go ( spot-treat with 2.5%).

Step 4: Heal & Prevent Future Breakouts

  • Pimple patches: Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch is reputed to work overnight.
  • Ice it: Reduce the swelling in 10 mins by wrapping ice in a cloth and placing it on the affected area to cool it).
  • Hands off your face: Avoid picking the affected area as it’ll leave a dark mark.

When to See a Dermatologist

If you’re dealing with constant breakouts, it might be:

  1. Perioral dermatitis (red, rash-like bumps that need prescription cream).
  2. Fungal acne (tiny uniform bumps that require antifungal treatment).
  3. Hormonal imbalance (birth control or spironolactone can help).

In summary, mouth-area pimples are annoying but luckily, they’re fixable as well. The key? Less irritation, more smart skincare. And if all else fails? A trusty pimple patch and your favorite bold lipstick (applied carefully, of course).

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Somto Nwanolue is a news writer with a keen eye for spotting trending news and crafting engaging stories. Her interests includes beauty, lifestyle and fashion. Her life’s passion is to bring information to the right audience in written medium

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