BLACKHEADS: PEXELS
Having blackheads on your skin can be frustrating because they prevent you from having clear skin. Many expensive skincare products are available, but some do not work well.
Healthline states that blackheads are similar to having acne-prone skin the only difference being that blackheads are clogged pores that are usually mixed with dead skin cells and excess oils.
Allison Britt Kimmins, MD, MPH says, “The good news is that there is a cornucopia of over-the-counter products that contain effective ingredients to exfoliate, soften, and even remove blackheads.”
While most people tend to pick their pimples, WedMD advises against this as it leads to your skin tissue scarring causing it to heal longer.
Speaking to Vogue on the formation of blackheads, Founder of RENDER Skin Clinic, Dr Renita Rajan says, “Blackheads are classed under comedones, one of the forms of acne, typically a milder form. Comedones occur when the duct of the oil gland becomes clogged by debris and degraded keratin. It can be an internally driven process, or, it can be externally driven when the occlusion is due to oils, make-up, dust, sweat, and pollutants.”
Here is what various health hubs had to say about getting rid of blackheads:
- Use salicylic acid: Healthline suggests using products that contain this acid whether in your night or daily time routine, adding that, they help curb the issue of your skin producing excess oils and wipe away blackheads.
- Consider retinoid creams: According to WebMD, retinoids, which contain vitamin A, can unclog pores and promote the production of new skin cells.
- Invest in a skin brush: Health hub, Healthline recommend using skin brushes to exfoliate the skin and remove dead skin cells. Dr Susan Massick, a dermatologist, advises that skin brushes should only be used occasionally alongside a gentle cleansing wash.
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