Blackheads are pores that are clogged
with excess oils and dead skin cells. When the spot or a pimple is open to the
air, the plug of oil and dead skin is called a blackhead, when it’s closed by
the skin, it’s a whitehead. These are also called comedones. They’re a mild
kind of acne and usually found the face but can also be on the shoulders,
chest, and back. Its black shade isn’t because they’re dirty. When the pigment
in skin oil oxidizes, it turns dark. Blackheads are oxidized oils, not dirt!
Blackheads affect teenagers but adults also suffer from this issue.
Teenagers may have lots of blackheads on
their face, especially around their forehead. In adults, they can be more
stubborn and transparent.
How Can You Prevent Blackheads?
To avoid an excess of oil, products that
are water-based and oil-free should be used. Decide on moisturizers and
cosmetics that are called “non-comedogenic.” This means it’s less more likely
to cause whiteheads or blackheads. Blackheads aren’t due to poor cleansing
habits but keeping your skin healthy and clean can help stop their development.
You need to wash the concerned areas twice a day with a gentle cleanse,
lukewarm water, and gentle soap; still, don’t scrub your skin as this can
result in irritation.
As part of your skincare routine,
regularly use a gentle cleansing exfoliant and mask. These may contain
salicylic acid in a volume that makes for a very mild peeling element. These
products clean the outer layer your skin and open the pores. Other products
containing the alpha hydroxy acids or glycolic acids are also gentle on the
skin. Over-the-counter products containing retinol can also help promote skin
peeling. However, retinol isn’t tolerated well by everyone and some people may
suffer from its side effects.
Three Ways to Eliminate Blackheads.
Most people agree you should try not to
squeeze blackheads as it can introduce bacteria, making things more intricate
and resulting in scarring. Here are some of its alternatives:
Comedone Extractor. These are about the size of a pair of tweezers. They’re metal and
have a small hole at one side which you press down over the blackhead. The
extractors are easy to clean with alcohol wipes. The pressure they apply is
more even than pushing down with fingers so the chances of infection are
minimized. However, there are reports they can result in visible broken
capillaries.
Masks That Contain Clay or Sulfur Can Draw out Facial Oil.
There's a little
evidence that a bad diet or smoking results in blackheads; still, stopping
smoking can improve the look of your skin and your health will benefit from
healthy balanced diets.
Pore Strips. These are mostly designed for the T-zone of your face. You place the
strips over the area with blackheads, stick them down, and wait for a few
minutes. They’re designed to eliminate blackheads, oil, and dirt as well as
unclog pores. You can see what’s been cleaned because it’ll be stuck on the
pore strip.
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