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Blackheads appear due to excessive accumulation of sebum or oil in the pores, leaving them clogged and leading to the development of blackheads, blackheads or whiteheads. This accumulation of oil ends up attracting bacteria that break it down, further irritating the skin and leaving it inflamed.
This problem is typical of adolescence, since it is during this time that a greater production of hormones occurs, which stimulate the production of fat by the sebaceous glands. However, blackheads and pimples may appear after the age of 30, in adulthood, due to genetic factors.
The following are the 5 most important steps to eliminate blackheads without leaving marks:
1. Clean the skin properly
To start you need to wash your face with warm water and liquid soap. In addition, a cotton pad soaked in micellar water can be rubbed onto the skin to completely remove all dirt and excess oil from the skin.
See how to properly clean your skin step by step.
2. Do an exfoliation
Then, an exfoliating product should be applied to the skin. In addition to the options found in markets and shopping malls, you can prepare an excellent homemade scrub, totally natural with the following recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of cornmeal
- 1 spoon of honey
Preparation mode
Just make a homogeneous mixture and then apply to the nose and cheeks with circular movements. This step is important to open the pores and remove dead cells.
See how to prepare other homemade scrub recipes.
3. Apply a removing mask
After that, you should apply a blackhead remover mask that can be found in beauty supply stores, but a homemade and easy to prepare option consists of the following recipe:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin powder
- 4 tablespoons milk
Preparation mode
Add the ingredients and microwave for 10 to 15 seconds, until a uniform mixture is left. Then apply directly on the nose and let it dry naturally. The thicker this layer becomes, the easier it will be to remove the mask. Once completely dry, which can take approximately 20 minutes, remove the nose mask by pulling on the edges. It is expected that the blackheads will stick to this mask leaving the skin clean and silky.
4. Extraction of blackheads
What you can do to remove the blackheads that are deeper in the skin is to squeeze them with your fingers or with a small instrument to remove blackheads from the skin. In order for the skin not to become inflamed, care must be taken to squeeze the blackheads from the nose using 2 cotton swabs, which must be pressed exactly next to each blackhead.
Other options are to use an electronic blackhead remover, tweezers or blackhead or whitehead remover that can be purchased online, pharmacies, drugstores or beauty supply stores.
5. Moisturize the skin
After extracting the blackheads from the skin, you should spray a little thermal water over the entire face, dry with a few gentle pats with a cotton pad and apply a drying gel for pimples or moisturizing gel for oily skin prone to acne.
After all this process, it is not recommended to be exposed to the sun because the skin can be blemished. In addition, it is possible to opt for a professional skin cleaning so that there are no permanent marks and scars on the face. See how professional skin cleaning is done.
Daily treatment for blackheads and pimples on the nose
The treatment for blackheads and pimples aims to control the oiliness of the skin and improve its appearance. To do this, you must clean and tone the skin daily, in addition to moisturizing and protecting from the sun with a lotion or without oil in the composition.
The home treatment for blackheads and pimples also includes dietary precautions, such as avoiding the consumption of foods high in fat and sugar and preferring the intake of fruits and vegetables and drinking about 2 liters of water per day.
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Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team