How to Rid of Stubborn blackheads.

 What are the causes of blackheads?

Blackheads is formed when a follicle becomes clogged with dead cells and oil, creating a bump called comedone. As the top plug of the plug is in contact with the air, it turns dark; hence the term "blackheads"

Your chances of getting blackheads may be increased by factors like hormonal changes, stress and using inappropriate products on the face.

How to remove blackheads?

Just like acne, there are result of blocked follicles, so it's important to keep your pores clean. Touching your blackheads can spread bacteria across your skin, blocking pores and potentially causing more pimples. Popping, squeezing or picking blackheads risk acne scarring too.

Wash your face twice a day

Try using gentle cleanser or mild soap to wash your face twice day or. Avoid product that could further irritate your skin, like astringents or facial scrubs.

Keep your hair clean

Greasy hair may transfer oil and dead skin cells to your face. Make sure you wash your hair regularly and try to keep it away from your face.

Try Over-the counter Acne Products

Always consult your dermatologist first, but acne products containing benzoyle peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid can help to dry out the excess oil that causes breakouts.

How to prevent blackheads?

Hormones, stress and lifestyle factors mean it's almost impossible to remove blackheads completely. However, you can make breakout less likely.

Take Care not to over wash your skin

It's tempting to wash your face as much as possible. However, over washing may irritate your skin and take away your natural oils, causing more breakout. Cleansing once in the morning and once in the evening is normally enough to keep your skin fresh and clean. If you sweat a lot during exercise, it's also worth washing after working out. 

Try Clay-based products

For centuries, clay has been used as a natural remedy for skin complaints, Bentonite and Kaolin clays in particular are known to have purifying effect, pulling oil from the skin and controlling shine . To try it for yourself, use a clay mask once or twice a week to unclog pores.

Everyone experience blackheads at some point in life. A healthy skincare can help you avoid breakouts and speed up skin recovery.