| Acne treatment is not only limited to treating | | | | care products and is proven to be a good |
| pimples and blemishes. It also involves removing | | | | treatment for blackheads. |
| impurities such as blackheads and whiteheads. | | | | Alpha Hydroxyl Acids - can be used to remove |
| Blackheads are a type of acne vulgaris and are | | | | dead skin cells and get rid of whiteheads. |
| also known as open comedones. It is mainly | | | | Benzoyl Peroxide - contains antibacterial properties |
| caused by excess sebum that clogged the pores. | | | | that are effective in treating mild pimples but it |
| When excess oils are combined with trapped | | | | can be very drying on the skin. Also, it is not as |
| toxins and subsequently exposed to oxidization, | | | | effective in terms of blackhead removal. |
| blackhead becomes the result. People with oily and | | | | Accutane - this should be used as a last resort |
| combination skin types often have blackhead | | | | and only for sever cystic acne. If possible, try to |
| problems, especially around the T-zone area. | | | | avoid using Accutane as it has many side effects. |
| Blackheads that are left untreated can lead to | | | | Home Remedy - you can also use a face steam |
| unsightly enlarged pores. | | | | to remove whiteheads. Add some essential oils to |
| Whiteheads, on the other hand, is not as obvious | | | | the steamer. The essential oil can be use for anti |
| as blackheads. It is also a symptom of acne | | | | bacteria purposes. You can also use lemon juice |
| vulgaris. Whiteheads are primarily caused by pores | | | | to help reduce excess oils on the skin while it acts |
| clogged with excess oils and dead skin cells. Many | | | | as an astringent. |
| people have the habit of squeezing the blackheads | | | | There are also the popular pore strips that will |
| and whiteheads on their skin. This type of | | | | help remove dirt and blackheads on areas like the |
| treatment can be very dangerous as it may | | | | nose, forehead and chin. This coupled with the use |
| cause inflammation and scarring. You have to be | | | | of salicylic acid have been one of the most |
| aware that treatments for blackheads and | | | | effective ways to remove blackheads. However, |
| whiteheads will take some time. However, there | | | | remember not to overdo with the pore strips. |
| are products that can help to speed up the | | | | You should use the salicylic acid solution for a |
| process and at the same time, prevent scarring. | | | | while to loosen the clogged pores and use pore |
| Salicylic acid - effective in eliminating bacteria and | | | | strip once or twice a week to remove the dirt. |
| excess oils on the skin. It is used in many skin | | | | |