Blackheads (also referred to as comedones) are horrible plugs of oxidized hardened oil that has become black together with dead skin cells. The reason for the blackhead is excess oil being produced by an overactive sebaceous gland.
Despite being horrible, avoid the temptation to dive straight in and have a squeeze at the blackheads. Doing this may make thing worse by not only damaging the skin and risking scaring but also by pushing bacteria back deep into the skin and making infection worse.
Prevention of blackheads
A few tips on avoiding blackheads:
1. Drink lots of water.
Water will help to flush toxins out of the body so less has to be kicked out via the skin (causing irritation). The skin is irritated by free fatty acids caused by excess p acne bacteria which thrive on the combination of toxins and excess sebum oil production. Acne is the inflammatory skin response of the body in defense against this irritation.
2. Increase intake of vegetables and fresh fruit.
As well as being good for your general health and providing much needed vitamins and minerals, this is very good for your skin. Try to replace unhealthy junk food with portions of fruit for snacks.
3. De stress your life as much as possible.
Stress is associated with hormonal imbalance, a major contributor to sebum oil overproduction, it is also associated with many other major health problems. Lower the level of stress in your life and find time for relaxing or exercising.
4. Sugar and refined carbohydrate intake must be minimized.
5. If you must put products on your skin use oil free, natural products
6. Get rid of make up thoroughly at night
How to get rid of blackheads naturally in five easy steps
1. Dirt and dead skin to be taken away by exfoliation.
2. Either steam your face or soak in a warm damp cloth for 15 minutes.
3. This softens the blackhead. Now apply pressure gently underneath the blackhead using a tissue to avoid the risk of finger slippage.
4. Be careful not to squeeze to hard and risk skin damage.
5. A fresh oatmeal, aloe vera juice and baking soda scrub is another way to soften the blackhead and remove dead skin.
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