Beauty
How do I get rid of blackheads?
When blackheads When blackheads take up residence on your face, it can quickly become difficult to get rid of them. Whether on the nose, chin, cheeks or forehead, when a blackhead isn't properly removed, it can leave a scar or even come back with a vengeance! So what routine should you adopt? Should you squeeze out blackheads by hand, use a blackhead mask or blackhead patch? Follow our guide and blackhead treatments to get rid of blackheads effectively
What is a blackhead?
Blackheads appear as a result of excessive sebum production. Combination to oily skins are therefore more likely to see these little nuisances appear on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). Nose blackheads are actually caused by a dysfunction of the sebaceous gland. In response to a variety of factors, the gland can go into overdrive, producing too much sebum. Sebum, which forms the hydrolipidic film of the epidermis, serves to protect the skin from dehydration, and as a natural barrier, it is therefore essential for the skin! The problem is that when these glands produce too much, pores end up dilating to distribute the sebum. These excesses quickly overwhelm the pores, causing them to become clogged! Add to this an accumulation of dead cells and an oxidation phenomenon which means that, on contact with the air, this happy mixture changes colour, turning into a blackhead.
Gestures to avoid
- Of course, it's important to exercise self-control and not go after a blackhead as soon as it appears. Not only do you risk leaving a scar, but you can also spread the impurity and infect another pore.
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Avoid camouflaging them with layers of make-up containing mineral oils and artificial colorants, which act as a concealer while clogging your pores!
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Don't use the blackhead patch on your nose! Too aggressive, it's not as effective as you might think. In fact, the blackhead patch may only remove the upper part of the blackhead on the nose, without completely unblocking the pore. So blackheads gradually return afterwards.
How to remove blackheads homemade
The right tip? Start with a a steam bath with a few drops of thyme essential oil for several minutes. This facial sauna will pores and "soften" sebum. We then move on to gentle extraction: with perfectly clean hands, arm yourself with a handkerchief and press gently. Then disinfect and you're done! If there's too much or your skin is too sensitive, treat yourself to a professional in-booth treatmentsuch as Dermalogica ProSkin one-hour treatment. The good thing? You don't come out red-faced, because professional products work by modifying the skin's pH to facilitate the extraction of blackheads.
And to prevent blackheads...
- Opt for a non-comedogenic moisturizing day cream such as The Pioneer Mattifying Moisturizing Cream Pai Skincare a popular moisturizing cream for combination to oily skin, which prevents imperfections and shineIt also soothes even the most sensitive skin.
- Changing your make-up Avoid mineral oils, which are film-forming and may not be suitable for for skin prone to blackheads and artificial colorants that clog pores! Choose a foundation with a clean composition, such as Mineral Powder SPF20 Oh My Cream Skincarewhich also works well to camouflage imperfections.
- Take a close look at your habits: Are your blackheads always in the same place? Look for the cause! A cell phone screwed to your ear... but also stuck to your cheek, a blush of dubious composition, dirty brushes, or a pillowcase that isn't washed regularly enough, and you've got blackheads on your cheeks! If they're more likely to be found on the forehead, you might suspect conditioner or a hair mask with too much silicone, or even the wearing of a helmet or cap. If you're in the habit of fiddling with your face a lot, beware of the chin, which can also take a beating. Less talked about, but the back can also be prone to blackheads: change your washing powder or fabric softener, which can be responsible...
Do you still have questions about a product, or would you like to go further in your beauty routine? Write to us at contact@ohmycream.com, and our beauty coaches will be delighted to help. You can also book an appointment via this link link for an online consultation to speak directly with one of our experts and carry out a skin diagnosis.
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