CLEARING BLACKHEADS
Yes, indeed, they most irritating spots are caused by them and are frustrating to remove. Blackheads are formed from blockage of the pores when sebum (oil) mixes with dirt and dead skin cells to clog the pores or
hair follicles of the skin to form a comedone. It then turns black upon exposure to air (oxidization). Blackeads occur mainly on oily skin around the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin), where the sebaceous glands produce more or excess oils.
They may also occur around the cheeks, chest and back. If you have severe cases of blackeads, consult your doctor or a dermatologist.
Treating blackheads would mean considering the following:
Do not use oil-based make-up and skin treatment.
Apply a facial cleanser or topical cream with 2.5 Benzoyl Peroxide, which is an anti-bacterial agent in most acne products.
Apply Beta-hydroxyl acid (Salicylic acid), an organic acid that exfoliates dead and dying skin cells so they slough off easily and open the pores to enable the blackheads drain to the surface and thus, be removed.
Blackhead Extractors
Not patient enough for a blackhead treatment routine or only need a quick fix? The blackhead extractor is for you. It is a device made by companies such as Revlon, Pfeilring etc to remove blackheads by
using a circular pressue pad to apply pressure to the area surrounding the blackhead. This pushes the comedone to the surface and is safely removed. The Revlon Stainless Steel blackhead remover is easier to clean and keep sterile.
