Do you find yourself looking in the mirror and not liking what you see? This happens with a lot of us. It isn’t like we dislike the features of our face. It isn’t like we have an issue with that nose (Trust me, some of us don’t!) But then again, it’s the existence of those numerous blackheads that can get onto our nerves sometimes.
What Causes Blackheads?
They are most often caused due to a build up of skin cells that are dead. These dead skin cells have an impairing effect on the oil flow out of the pores. The oil may then get clogged in the pores; and this could result in blackheads or ‘comedones’ as they are called.
What Areas Of The Skin Are Prone To Blackheads?
The most commonly affected areas are the nose, chin and the forehead.
Ways Of Treating Blackheads -
Benzoyl Peroxide
It possesses anti-bacterial properties that make it adept at treating blackheads. It helps by killing the bacteria which is trapped inside the follicles of your hair. This, in turn, will help in diminishing the appearance of blackheads. Benzoyl peroxide helps by bringing oxygen into the pores of your skin; and this can be used to kill the bacteria which causes these ugly blackheads.
Since Benzoyl peroxide is known to dry the skin, it is advisable to use a moisturizer after you treat your skin. Benzoyl peroxide can be bought over-the-counter; or it could also be prescribed to you by a licensed medical practitioner.
Salicylic Acid
Salicyclic acid could be used to exfoliate the skin. Salicyclic acid helps in removing the dead skin cells that are present in the pores of your skin. The dead skin cells are what are responsible for the formation of blackheads. This, again, can be drying to the skin. So it advisable to use a moisturizer after treatment.
Ensure that you do not over-expose yourself to the sun right after you use a chemical exfoliant of this sort. Those suffering from diabetes, poor circulation of blood, kidney disease or liver disease; they should preferably abstain from using this chemical.
Glycolic Acid
This is an alpha hydroxy acid which is derived mainly from sugar cane. It helps in breaking the natural bonds which are present under the topmost layer of our skin. It helps by exfoliating the skin and thus aids the removal or treatment of blackheads.
If you want to use higher concentrations (up to 70 percent), do so only under the supervision of a medical practitioner. Those with sensitive skin should avoid undergoing topical application of Glycolic acid.
A nice and easy way to remove blackheads..! I found it useful and will recommend others too.. Thanks