How to pop blackheads and how to prevent them
Let's get real about blackheads. You know, those annoying little intruders that take residence in our T-zone or around the nose. We've all been there, right? Let's face it, even if we hate to admit it, there's a strange sense of satisfaction from popping blackheads. However, reality check—it's a big no-no! Popping them won't give you a golden ticket to flawless skin. On the contrary, it could wreak havoc on your skin in the long run. So, let's delve into the what, why, and how of dealing with blackheads.
Troubleshooting Your Skin: What to do to effectively get rid of blackheads
Yesterday, a member of the Project Vanity Community on Facebook desperately needed a solution for the blackheads on her nose. I know how frustrating it can be, especially when the pore strips and masks don’t seem to work. However it’s important to understand that there’s no instant cure to blackheads unless you plan to manually extract each and every one of them. EVEN THEN, they’ll come back after a few weeks. You have to play the long game here and to understand where they come from.
How to get rid of blackheads
Blackheads are possibly the most annoying things ever. They're not quite pimples, which would inspire fury to all they plague. But they are mean. They are tough to kill. Blackheads are mocking little things that can make you want to just squeeze them out of existence (thus damaging your skin), but it doesn't have to be that way! There are a lot of ways to prevent them and cure them once they begin to multiply.
What causes blackheads and how to prevent them
But wait, before you go charging into combat, you need to know what causes blackheads in the first place. Blackheads are formed when too much oil gets backed up in your pores. The oil then mixes in with dead skin cells. When this yucky combination is exposed to air, it darkens, hence the term "blackheads".
In other words, the best ways to prevent BH is to:
1. Make sure the oil lessens or flows freely onto the surface of your skin. Hormone imbalance can cause excessive oil production - you might need to take some oral medication as prescribed by your dermatologist, if this is the case. Otherwise, if you're just oily because of your genetic makeup, then the best thing you could do is to wear cosmetics that don't clog pores, and to blot the oil ASAP.
2. Regularly slough off dead skin with an effective cleansing and toning routine. Choose facial washes with a mild exfoliating and anti-oil feature