How to Get Rid of Blackheads and Keep Them Gone

Are you frustrated with the blackheads that’s been popping up over your face? Do these blackheads seem even more difficult to get rid of than acne? Blackheads are notoriously difficult to get rid of from your skin and has a reputation of being even more difficult to get rid of than acne. Blackheads are essentially excess oils in the pores that cannot escape because they are being blocked by dead skin cells. This oil turns black when exposed to oxygen. However, unlike acne, there are quick fixes for blackheads that can temporarily solve the problem while there are also long term solutions to stop blackheads from forming all together. Below is a guide for identifying black heads, treating them, and preventing them.

Hormones
Male hormones can especially cause black heads as oily skin contributes greatly to having blackheads.

Makeup and Skincare Products
Ironically the use of something that should improve your appearance can actually be the cause for blackheads. Remember that blackheads are caused by clogged up pores, so if your face has a thick layer of foundation on top of it everyday it can of course clog your pores.

Pore Strips
Pore Strips are the quickest way to get rid of blackheads but you should have extreme caution as it will get rid of the top portion of the blackhead and leave the deeper blackhead still within your skin. It is definitely a quick fix solution but it might be liberating for you to see the gunk on the strip after just 10 or 15 minutes of applying in on top of your nose. Beware that it can be very painful.

Squeezing Individually
You can use a scrub to soften your skin first, use a hot towel to steam your T zone to make your skin softer and pores expand. Using tissues on both fingers, gently squeeze with pressure from the base and up to remove blackheads. Do not force if it doesn’t come out as it can damage your skin.

Putting toothpaste on blackheads with reduce swelling and dry out the oils. Applying lemon juice from an actual lemon helps to also remove the oil. Applying aloe vera is also a way to help sooth and help stop blackheads. A mixture of one egg white and one tablespoon of honey and applying it to your face for 20 to 30 minutes and then rinsing it off with lukewarm water is also a solution that has proven to work.

Make sure you follow a daily routine of washing your face twice a day. Try to keep to a routine so you will be more likely to stick to it and less likely to suffer from a host of other skin problems. Do this for a few weeks and see if it helps. Also invest in skin care products specifically for blackhead prevention and acne, and remember to experiment so you find the product that is right for your skin. Regularly keep your skin clean with skincare products and scrubs and you should be blackhead free soon.