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BLACKHEADSCAUSE, PREVENTION AND REMOVAL OF BLACKHEADS
Blackheads are symptoms of the very common skin problem known as acne. It is caused by over-active sebaceous glands of the skin. The excess oil secreted leads to clogged pores. The combination of oil and dead skin cell hardens and is called plug. The plug stops sebum from reaching the surface of the skin and allows bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) to grow. Our skin is exposed to a lot of dirt and grime from the environment. These pollutants also collect in the pores with hardened oil. This causes the pores to be further clogged. Blackheads occur when the trapped sebum and bacteria partially open to the surface. The clogged oil oxidizes with the air and turns black. The clogged contents may remain for very long as it takes a long time to drain to the surface. Blackheads are very commonly found in the area across your forehead and down your nose and chin (also known as T-zone). Sebaceous glands on this area of the face are very, very active. However they can also occur on other areas of the face, neck, chest, back, shoulder, even arms – any area that is rich in sebaceous glands. Blackheads cause the pores to be further enlarged and people with oily skins end up with a skin texture that is coarse and rough. Apart from the fact that it is unsightly, full-blown pimples and acne lesions will develop. When a pore is fully blocked, the oil gland can get infected resulting into a pimple. Therefore, controlling and removing blackheads is one way of preventing acne. HOW TO PREVENT AND REMOVE BLACKHEADS? Looking for ways to get rid of or remove blackheads and prevent them from recurring. The bad news is, blackheads are hard to prevent as the skin is constantly producing sebum and renewing itself. The collection of oil and dead skin cells builds up quickly in the pores. A consistent skin care routine can help keep them under control. Do not pick at or try to squeeze the blackheads with your fingers. The risk of doing so is infection and scarring. Here are some tips and methods that will help to keep them under control and remove them in a timely manner. Each of them has its benefits and its drawbacks. √ KEEP YOUR SKIN CLEAN Develop a good facial and body skin care routine. Exercise discipline to wash the dirt, grime, oil and cosmetics away from the face and skin. Facial cleansers with salicylic acid will help to remove debris and surface oil that clogs pores. Looking for a good facial cleanser? SkinStore, Inc offers a number of carefully selected facial cleansers. There are some which are specially formulated for acne prone skin. Click here use the search box to help you search for what you need. Type in “facial cleanser with salicylic acid” in the search box if you are looking for one that will help you with your acne problems √ EXFOLIATE YOUR SKIN Use an exfoliator once a week. Skin care products with Alpha-Hydroxy acids or AHAs are a good choice. Do it gently. ZENMED™ Exfoliation Complex is very effective for removing dead skin cells and unblocking clogged pores. It is excellent for even the most stubborn blackheads. SkinStore, Inc offers a number of good exfoliators with AHA. Click here and type in “exfoliator with AHA” in the search box to help to look for what you need √ FACIALS Go to a beauty salon or do it at home. Pamper yourself with a facial once a month. √ PORE STRIPS Benefits √ TOPICAL RETINOIDS Topical retinoids such as Retin-A help to remove and prevent the formation of blackheads. However, these are prescription acne medicines and you will need to see a doctor for it. Benefits √ CHEMICAL PEELS Chemical peels can also help to remove blackheads. BenefitsA regimen of skin care products with salicylic acid and chemical peels with glycolic acid have been found to be beneficial. 5 to 6 peels are usually recommended. SkinStore, Inc offers a number of different types of peels that you could use. Click here and type in “peels” in the search box to help to look for what you need √ METALLIC EXTRACTOR A metallic instrument that has a small and round opening at the end, the extractor can be used to remove each blackhead individually. This is by far the most effective method but must be done properly to prevent scarring. The skin is not squeezed by any means and all the contents of the clogged pore are extracted as the tool exerts pressure around the pore to make the contents pop out. Keep the tool parallel (not perpendicular) to the skin and press around the blackhead with the smaller circular head. Do not drag the tool across the skin as it can cause skin ripping and permanent damage.
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