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There are many things that you can do to prevent blackheads from appearing on your face. Most involve cleansing and some require the use of medications.
Avoid using creamy, greasy, and thick (emollient) products. This alone will greatly lessen your chances of sprouting blackheads.
Use a gentle and water-soluble cleanser.
DO NOT use bar soap!!! The ingredients that hold soap in a bar form can clog the pores in your skin. They can also cause skin cells to flake off prematurely and clog the pores. If you have dry skin you will need to use a cleanser that has a bit of moisturizer in it, but be careful! The excess moisturizers can cause an increase in oil on your skin.
Exfoliate to eliminate dead skin cells. If there are no skin cells to clog the pores, the natural oil is able to flow through freely. Exfoliation also removes the built up dead cells from inside the pores that cause them to become misshapen and more-easily clogged. Using an exfoliant that contains 1% or 2% beta hydroxy acids (BHA or Salicylic Acid) will penetrate the lining of the pore. If you are unable to use BHAs, you could use products containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), however these acids are only good for surface exfoliation because they do not penetrate the pore lining.
Absorb excess oil. If you have oily skin, try using a clay mask that does not contain mint, peppermint or other irritating ingredients. This will absorb the oil that may clog the poor. If you have dry skin, this is not necessary because pimples on dry skin are caused by oil inside the pore, not on the surface of the skin. Also, oil-absorbing papers may help to reduce the oil in your pores.
Visit your dermatologist. Retinoids, which are a form of Vitamin A, can help regulate the pore shape which will keep oil flowing normally. The most common retinoids are tretinoin and adapalene, found in prescriptions such as Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Tazorac, and Differin.
Other medications. Hormone blockers and low-dose birth control pills can lower levels of androgens (the male hormone) and Accutane should be discussed with your physician in severe cases of oily skin and breakouts.
Blackhead Removal
Though the best way to remove blackheads is an area of contention, the most common method for getting rid of blackheads is to gently squeeze them. Removing the “stuff” inside of the blackhead helps the skin because you are relieving the pressure which causes the damage. We know it can be nearly impossible to leave a blemish alone so here are some tips for gentle blackhead removal:
Use a mild scrub or exfoliant to remove any dead cells and expose the blackhead.
Pat your face dry.
Place a slightly warm compress on your face for approximately 10-15 minutes in order to soften the blackhead, making it easier to remove.
Pat your face dry again.
Place a piece of tissue on the tip of each finger to avoid slipping, which could tear the skin and cause further damage.
Gently apply even pressure to both sides of the blackhead by pushing down, then up around the blemish. You’re trying to apply the pressure from *underneath* the blackhead.
Only attempt this once or twice. If it does not “pop”, you may bruise the skin, make the blackhead worse, and could cause scarring.
PORE STRIPS: Using pore strips to remove blackheads is not recommended for many reasons:
The warnings on the box tell you not to use them on swollen, irritated, sunburned skin; not to use them on excessively dry skin; and not to use them on any area other than the nose. Also, the warnings state that if the strip is too difficult to remove, you should add water and remove carefully.
Removing the superficial blackheads, along with some healthy skin, will only help temporarily.
Repeated use of pore strips can cause irritation and future breakouts.
The adhesive on the strips can tear or injure the skin, especially if you are using an acne medication such as those listed above, or if you naturally have thin skin due to psoriasis, rosacea, or seborrhea.
Vacuum blackhead removers and blackhead extractors are not recommended for the same reasons as the pore strips. Because blacheads are caused by excessive oil production clogging the pores, the most effective way to get rid of blackheads is to control oil on the face by using mild cleansers and by balancing your hormones.Whats the homemade remedy to get rid of blackheads?
ok mix together
1/2 of avacado
lavendar(optional)
3 tbsp oats
4tbsp honey
apply to face leave for 3-5 min then GENTLY wash away if u dont wash gently then u will be washing awaynatural oils vitamins and minerals your face needs.
for dry skin try this:
4 tbsp oats
4 tbsp honey
mix apply to leave for 3 min then gently wash away with warm water and a cloth
hope it helps!!Whats the homemade remedy to get rid of blackheads?
I have always heard that putting raw egg whites on your skin will pull out blackheads. When it dries, it is super tight. Then just rinse with warm water to get it off. Follow with a good facial cleanser and a cool water splash to close pores. Good luck!
juz wash ur face with hot waterand u hav black head remover thn squease it do it twice a week !!
i don't know about homemade remedies, but i use clean and clear blackhead clearing scrub, it really made a difference for me.
Home Remedies to Get Rid of Blackheads:
Boil some oatmeal in a little water. Cool it and add some lemon juice and mix it well. Apply on the face.
Warm a little honey and apply on the trouble spots. Wash it after 10 – 15 minutes.
Make a paste of ground radish seeds with water and apply it on face to remove blackheads.
Take 1 teaspoon of fresh coriander leaf juice with ½ teaspoon of tumeric powder. Use this treatment overnight and wash it off in the morning. Repeat for a week.
Beat an egg white part. Add 1 teaspoon honey and with a cotton swab, apply it on face. Keep it for around half an hour. Rinse with warm water.
Apply grated potatoes to treat blackheads. It is a good treatment.
Take 1 teaspoon lime juice mixed with 1 teaspoon of finely powdered cinnamon. Apply it at bed time and wash it off in the morning.
Take lime juice, almond oil and glycerime in equal proportion. Make a lotion and apply it on face. It is an excellent method to remove blackheads as well as spots on the face.
Apply undiluted lemon juice on the affected area. Do this 2 -3 times a day.
Take 2 teaspoons soda bicarbonate. Add this to 3 -4 cups of boiled water. Steam a towel in this and place the towel on face. Repeat this around 5 -6 times a day. Now make a paste by mixing 1 teaspoon curd and 1 teaspoon of rice flour. Rub this paste on the area of blackheads and on getting dry, wash it off with cold water.
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