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get rid of blackheads

Unfortunately, blackheads are something most people will experience due to the skin’s constant sebum production and cell turnover.
However, there are a few things you can do:

1. Proper skincare routine
 
• Choose products that are non-comedogenic and free from:
 
a. Lanolin – fatty substance obtained from sheep’s wool. It has moisturizing properties but also pore clogging capabilities.
b. Fragrance – artificial fragrance contributes to acne infections.
c. Mineral oil – this oil has been shown to cause pore clogging and aggravate blackheads.
d. Avoid using creamy, greasy and thick (emollient) products. This will help lessen your chances of sprouting blackheads.
• Recommended complete routine to prevent blackheads from appearing:
 
StepsRemarks
Cleanser
• Stop using 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.
• Be careful when using a cleanser that has moisturizing properties in it as the excess moisturizer can cause an increase in sebum on your skin.
• Use a gentle scrub cleanser designed for oily or combination skin; pat dry the skin gently without vigorous rubbing. Avoid over drying cleanser with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate)
• Wash your face twice daily; any more than that and you run the risk of replacing the sebum on your face that is caused by dried out skin.
Treatment
• Use sebum control treatment to control or get rid of the excess sebum.
• Always look for product that is able to unclog pores, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory but soothing and hydrating at the same time. An over drying treatment will lead to skin irritation, or worst, excessive sebum secretion.
Moisturizer
• It is essential to keep the skin supple and moist, as skin cells function properly only if the skin is kept in a constant hydrated or moist state, in order to prevent the formation of blackheads.
• It is best to use a gel based moisturizer rather than a creamy / rich moisturizer.
Sunblock
• The harmful rays of sun cause skin to thicken and contribute to the clogging of the pores.
• Always wear a light weight sunblock with at least SPF 30 and PA+++; both helps protect the skin from the sun.
Exfoliation
• An effective exfoliate helps prevent building-up of dead skin cells from inside the pores; if not, they can cause the pores to become misshapen and easily clogged.
• Using an exfoliant that contains alpha hydroxyl acids (AHAs) which has proven its effectiveness in removing dead skin cells.
• Using it once a week is enough to avoid over drying of the skin.
2. Promote a healthy lifestyle
 
• Lessen the pressure of life
• Regular exercise helps flush out toxins in our body
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
• Get sufficient and quality sleep for 8 hours
• There is no hard and fast rule about what you should eat but you should stay away from alcohol, spicy and fried food and eat a healthy diet to prevent the formation of blackheads and whiteheads.
3. Common misperception in getting rid of blackheads and whiteheads
 
• One of the common myths about blackheads is that they are black because there is dirt trapped in the pore, and you would probably work very hard to scrub out the dirt on a daily basis. Doing so will lead to skin irritation and the area will become extremely oily where more sebum is being pumped into the pores!
• Using a pore strip is basically useless for getting rid of anything that’s stuck deep in your pores. The strip can actually damage your skin, causing skin irritation and increase sensitivity!
• Another common myth by many is that getting a tan will help clear up blackheads and acne. Although it is true that the tan helps cover the redness or inflammation, overdoing it will lead to skin thickening and contribute to the clogging of the pores!
• Squeezing blackheads or popping whiteheads is a tricky matter that often results in increased infection and possibly damaging the skin tissue, which leads to scarring. You should never perform extraction yourself as it should be performed by a skin specialist or esthetician and using the right methods and tools.
• The use of facial blotter does indeed helps in oil controlling, but overusing it will strip off all sebum content on the skin, causing the sebaceous glands to produce even more to replace the lost sebum!