How to remove blackheads and prevent their regrowth?

Have you ever fought against blackheads, those little black dots on your face? Here's how to remove blackheads and make sure they don't come back.

What is black?

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What is the difference between blackheads and spots?

What is the difference between blackheads and whiteheads?

What should you do blackheads?

Additional tips for protecting blackheads

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How to remove blackheads

Whatever they look like, blackheads not because the skin is dirty. Blackheads (also called open comedones) are a type of closed pore. They may appear on their own or sometimes with a rash. Blackheads form when dead skin cells come in contact with excess sebum and impurities in the pore lining. When this mixture reaches the pore opening to the surface of the skin, it oxidises, becoming darker. Blackheads often appear on your T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), especially around the nose area because it has more hair follicles and produces more oil than other parts of the face.

Excessive production of sebum inside the skin layers makes it difficult for sebum to penetrate the skin surface leading to blocked pores.

As the flow of fat combines, it mixes with dead skin cells that have not been properly adjusted as they should, reducing the 'bleeding' of the parasites so that sebum is not naturally allowed.

When the pore is still slightly open, the combination of excess sebum and dead skin cells is exposed to oxygen, which in turn stimulates the mixture and turns dark, creating a dark complexion.

Excessive sebum production can be caused by hormones, foods, supplements in cosmetics products, medical conditions and medicines.

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Gaps and blackheads are caused by compressed pores. This occurs when the hair follicle is mixed with sebum, dead skin cells and germs. Gaps form when the hair follicle is completely closed, preventing sebum and dirt from the hair follicle from reaching the surface. As a result, the size of the area may increase.

If the pore is blocked but not trapped, sebum and dead skin cells in the pore can reach the surface of the skin. Upon contact with the air (oxidisation), the sebum turns black to form black.

There are two types of blackheads: blackheads and white.

Blackheads are open comedones that look like black dots. These are black spots that are basically blocked by the oxidised sebum that causes them to turn black.

Whiteheads (white blackheads) are closed comedones that look like small barley grass. Because the pore is closed, the sebum cannot reach the surface which creates its white, rusty appearance.

Prevention is the best remedy when talking about blackheads. Following a simple skincare procedure will help keep skin healthy and protect against blackheads from forming.

Cleansing: Use a water soluble, gentle cleanser to remove impurities that include water, cosmetics and oils on the skin.

Exfoliate: Follow up with a well-established BHA structure. Salicylic acid (BHA) dispensers ensure that dead skin cells are removed and penetrate deep into the pockets, preventing the pores from closing.

Hydrate: Finish with locally produced ice cream (minimum SPF 30) and cream cream that fits your skin type. Keeping your skin level helps prevent excessive sebum production.

Additional tips for protecting blackheads

Use skincare products in liquid or gel form where possible. Rich creams and lotions often contain pore-plugging ingredients.

Avoid harmful to the skin. This is due to skin irritating ingredients, such as alcohol, peppermint, menthol, lemons, etc.

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