| Remove blackheads now! | | | | - Steaming - If you want a good method of deep |
| The blackheads you see on your face will soon | | | | cleaning the pores, you should try steaming. The |
| turn into painful and ugly acne spots. Over 80% | | | | steam helps to open up the pores and allow you |
| of young adults are affected by this chronic | | | | to remove dead skin cells, oils, blackheads. You |
| condition. If you want to have clear, radiant | | | | can do this 2 times a week. Here's how you do it. |
| & beautiful skin, you must do everything to | | | | Boil a pot of water. You can also add herbs such |
| prevent blackheads from forming in the first | | | | as rosemary, peppermint, lemon, or chamomile. |
| place. | | | | Allow to water to cool down a bit to avoid |
| What are blackheads? | | | | burning your skin. Drape a towel over your head |
| Blackheads develops when excess oil is clogging | | | | to prevent the steam from escaping and put |
| the pores that are close to surface of the skin. If | | | | your face directly above the steam. Do this for |
| the pore is open and the oil is exposed to air and | | | | 10-15 minutes and then rinse your face with |
| reacts with Oxygen, what you get is a dark | | | | lukewarm water. |
| colored blackhead. This clog occurs because the | | | | - Exfoliate to get rid of dead skin cells - Excess of |
| excess oil is unable to flow to the skin's surface | | | | dead skin cells can clog the pores, leading to |
| due to blockage by dead skin cells. | | | | blackheads and acne problems. Exfoliation helps to |
| What causes blackheads? | | | | clear away the dead skin cells and excess oil. It |
| The following conditions usually lead to blackheads: | | | | can be done my mechanical (using liquid scrubs or |
| - Excess of oil on the pores - Hormones are the | | | | cloths) or chemical means (using salicylic or glyolic |
| leading cause of increased oil production. | | | | acid). Salicylic Acid is actually the most |
| - Excess of dead skin cells on the surface of the | | | | recommended exfoliation agent, since it also helps |
| skin, which blocks the openings of the pores. | | | | to unclog pores whose openings have already |
| - Use of skin care and beauty care products on | | | | been obstructed by oil and dead cells. In this |
| the face that contain too much oil. | | | | manner, your skin will be pimple-free for a longer |
| As you can see from the above, the main causes | | | | period of time. Over-the-counter Salicylic Acid |
| of blackheads are oily skin and blocked pores. To | | | | solution should be available in every pharmacy or |
| prevent blackheads, keep the skin as clean and | | | | drugstore. You can safely and easily use these at |
| oi-free as possible. Here are some guidelines on | | | | home to take care of acne flare-ups. |
| how to prevent blackheads: | | | | - Get enough sleep and rest - Stress is unhealthy |
| - If you want to prevent blackheads, stop using | | | | and can trigger excess oil production. Getting |
| oil-based skin care products and make-ups. These | | | | enough sleep and rest is the best way to control |
| oil-based products will clog your pores, increasing | | | | stress and give you energy. Furthermore, sleep |
| the chance of developing blackheads. You should | | | | helps to rejuvenate the body and nourish the skin |
| opt for gentle, natural based, oil-free and | | | | cells, giving you healthier and more glowing skin. |
| non-cosmetic (doesn't clog pores) products | | | | Additionally, it is important to exercise regularly |
| instead. Dermalise is a good natural skin care | | | | and eat a healthy, balanced diet, and drink plenty |
| products that you can try. | | | | fluid, all of which improves blood circulation, fights |
| - Apply a mask 2 times a week to absorb the | | | | inflammation, and nourishes the skin for a healthy, |
| excess oil and to tighten the pores. | | | | clear, and radiant skin. |
| - Cleanse your face in the morning and evening | | | | The use of pore strips, metal blackhead |
| with a gentle, oil-free cleanser to remove excess | | | | extractors and vacuum blackhead removers - |
| oil from the face. Blackheads are not caused by | | | | These are commercial products that can be |
| dirt, so do not use harsh, abrasive cleanser and | | | | effective to remove blackheads if used properly. |
| do not scrape and scrub the skin harshly as it | | | | If not used properly, it can irritate and injure the |
| may damage the sensitive skin and the pores. | | | | skin. It is best to avoid using these products. |