Blackhead
A Blackhead occurs when the sebum and resulting bacteria are only partially
trapped, slowly draining out the surface and turning black because of your
skin's melanin or pigmentation.
When they come into contact with air this causes them to turn black.
How do you get rid of them?
There are many treatments on the market that promise to get rid of your
blackheads. However the only way to remove them for any period of time is to
squeeze them out.
IMPORTANT: Before you run to the mirror and start squeezing there is a
technique to it and by following this advice you will reduce the chance of
causing skin damage.
Blackhead Removal Made Easier
Squeezing blackheads or pimples is a sure way to damage your skin. The force
of the debris coming out of the skin can cause damage as well. In order to
minimize this damage take the following steps:
1. Get two pieces of tissue (or a sterilized gauze pad) and wrap them around
your finger tips. This will keep your fingers in contact with the skin and
reduce the chances of them slipping. Which usually hurts and damages your skin
as well.
2. With the tissue on your finger tips gently (and I do mean gently) apply
pressure to the area around the blackhead.
3. Hold this gentle pressure for several seconds. Relax the pressure and
repeat. Repeat this process until the blackhead has been extracted.
What happens if the blackhead does not come out using gentle pressure?
If the blackhead does not come out you can do the following:
* Combine 1/4 cup boiling water with one teaspoon of Epsom salt and three
drops of iodine. If you don't have iodine, it's pretty cheap and can be picked
up at your local drug store. Or you can skip the iodine and use only the Epsom
salt.
* Let mixture cool until it's not to hot to the touch.
* Dip a cotton ball in the mixture making sure it's well saturated and then
blot on the blackhead(s).
* This mixture will help loosen the blackhead and make removal easier.
* Repeat the removal process above. Gently squeezing and holding the pressure
for several seconds.
If the blackhead is still not coming out repeat the entire process again.
Sometimes it takes forever for the blackhead to loosen up enough to come out.
Try not to get frustrated and resist the urge to squeeze harder.
This does nothing but damage your skin.
Alternative Blackhead Removal Information
Pore Tips for Blackheads - You can purchase these at your local drug
store and they are fairly affordable. How effective they are, I personally don't
know, I have used them myself and frankly wasn't too impressed. You might find
you receive better results.
Depression Tools - Again you can pick these up at your local drug
store. They work by depressing the area around the blackhead for easier removal.
As with using your fingers, gentle pressure is essential to ensure you do not
damage your skin.
Facial Peels - There are many facial peels out there designed to
gently remove blackheads from your skin.
Your local pharmacy or beauty store will more than like have many to choose
from.
Controlling Excess oil - One way to help fight blackheads is to
control the excess sebum that builds up and clogs your pores.
You should be able find some great all natural products to help control
excess oil at your drug store.
Putting an End to Blackheads
Ultimately, keeping your skin blackhead free comes down to:
1. Keeping your skin clean
2. Following a comprehensive skin care routine
3. Using the right products for the job
4. Using the products that are right for you
5. Persistence, patience, and consistency
If you follow the tips on this page along with tips from a skin care
professional you are one step closer to blackhead free pores.
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