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:
