The Guide To Blackheads Removal You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Blackheads Removal Guide 2024: Best Ways To Remove Blackheads On Face

By Anupriya Jamuar

 

We know you know how difficult blackheads removal really is. Those annoyingly stubborn black dots just won’t go away. Whether you keep popping them out or using those equally painful blackheads removal pore strips, somehow, these dots always make their way back to your face.

 

As satisfying as these blackhead removal methods might be, they’re certainly not ideal in your quest for clearer skin. For that clear, healthy skin that you want to achieve, these methods only make your skin worse in the longer run. Yes, we’re talking about skin texture, enlarged pores and so much more.

 

To understand how to remove blackheads, you need to understand how to prevent them and reduce them first, and what better than a comprehensive guide on blackheads removal, right? Don’t worry, we got you covered.

 

What causes blackheads? 

Blackheads are essentially enlarged skin pores that get clogged by dirt, sebum, and debris. These open pores when exposed to air, oxidize and turn black, aka a blackhead.

 

These are usually more common with people who have combination to oily skin. There are several reasons as to why blackheads are forming on your skin. But the bottom line remains the same, clogged pores equals blackheads.

 

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What is the difference between whiteheads and blackheads?

Whiteheads, although equally annoying but certainly more painful than a blackhead is just another type of acne. They’re like blackheads in the manner that whiteheads are also clogged pores, but the difference between the two is that with whiteheads, there is a thin skin on top of the pore covering it, which stops it from oxidising. Hence, the bump remains white or pink instead of black.

 

How to remove blackheads using a pore strip? 

Blackheads removal using a pore strip is an effective yet surely extremely aggressive method of getting rid of those black dots that are so not cute like freckles!

 

Pore strips is like a band-aid. You stick them onto the area you want to remove blackheads from and then forcefully pull them off. The adhesive on the strip sticks to all that gunk in your pore and pulls it off when you rip off the strip.

 

Not the best way to get rid of blackheads but an effective one if sparingly used.

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How to remove blackheads using steam on your face? 

Steaming your face is another way of blackheads removal. While you exfoliate your face or cleanse it with your cleanser the next time, try steaming it while you cleanse. The steam will help open your pores and allow the cleanser to penetrate deeper into your skin. This will help keep your pores from getting clogged which eventually results in blackheads.

 

How to remove blackheads by using a clay mask? 

Putting on a clay mask 1-2 times a week will eventually reduce blackheads and acne issues in your skin. Clay masks won’t magically solve your blackheads, but they pull all the excess oil out of your pores, keeping them clean and minimising their appearance. Eventually over time you will see significant difference in your skin’s health and texture.

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How to remove blackheads by exfoliation?

Using chemical exfoliators for blackheads removal really works wonders for your skin. A chemical exfoliating agent like salicylic acid is the one ingredient army you need to fight blackheads. This is due to the fact the salicylic acid has really small molecules that penetrate deeper into your pores and cleans any stubborn gunk clogging them. Thus, not only does salicylic acid reduces blackheads and all kinds of acne but it also minimises your pores giving you a smoother skin texture.

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How to remove blackheads: Alternative remedies

Apart from these, here are some smaller skincare changes you can incorporate to make a difference: 

  1. Cleanse your face twice a day to keep your pores from getting clogged
  2. Wear SPF daily as exposure to the UVA and UVB rays of the sun leads to enlarged skin pores
  3. Use physical scrubs to remove any dead tissue build-up
  4. Spot treat a cluster of blackheads using salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide
  5. Get extractions done by professionals
  6. Avoid comedogenic skincare and makeup that clogs your pores

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How to prevent blackheads?

Apart from the removal, also put more focus of prevention.

  1. Don’t let your pores get clogged
  2. Avoid comedogenic products on your face
  3. Maintain hygiene
  4. Mask and exfoliate regularly
  5. Wear sun protection

FAQs

 

Q. What causes blackheads, and how do I prevent them? 
- Blackheads are the accumulation of oil, dead skin cells, and dirt in hair follicles. To prevent blackheads, by maintaining a clean and moisturized skin. Use gentle cleanser twice a day, avoiding harsh scrubs, exfoliants, touching your face, using hot water on your face.

 

Q. What are some effective ways to remove blackheads? 
- You can use pore strips, apply a clay mask. Pore strips and extractor tools physically remove blackheads, while clay masks draw out impurities from the skin.

 

Q. Can squeezing blackheads cause damage to my skin? 
- Squeezing blackheads is aggressive for your skin and can cause skin damage, including inflammation, infection, and hyperpigmentation. Instead of trying to squeeze it out, try a gentler method to remove blackheads, such as the use of pore strips, or clay masks.