Banish Blackheads For Good
Blackheads don't just affect teenagers... We've all had moments when we've wanted to squeeze the hell out of these pesky dots! So how can we prevent and zap these unwelcome visitors? Just follow our blackhead guide.
Blackheads don't just affect teenagers... We've all had moments when we've wanted to squeeze the hell out of these pesky dots! So how can we prevent and zap these unwelcome visitors? Just follow our blackhead guide.
What are blackheads?
Blackheads (or open comedones) crop up when sebaceous glands in our pores produce too much sebum. As the sebum comes into contact with the air, it oxidises and turns black (bit like rotting food, yuck!). And produces what we call a 'blackhead'. Blackheads often appear on the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin) and can leave our complexion looking dull and dirty. So how can we get rid of them?
And who is likely to get them?
Blackheads are often associated with oily or combination skin, which tend to produce too much sebum and suffer from open pores - teenagers often get the worst deal. That said all skin types can be affected, for example when our hormones go haywire (pregnancy, menopause) meaning comedones are formed.
Dry skin also get its share: dehydrated skin makes up for its lack of water by producing lots of sebum that in turn causes blackheads.