Are you trying to remove your blackheads? A lot of retail skincare products are made for this purpose. For instance, cosmetics containing salicylic acid are particularly made for treating blackheads. Do you cleanse your face daily and remove makeup before going to bed? These practices also help in removing and preventing blackheads. In this article, we are going to share some tips that work as a treatment for blackheads.

Clean with salicylic acid

Instead of searching for benzyl peroxide, look for salicylic acid products. This acid is really powerful against blackheads. It disintegrates the substances that clog the pores like excess oil or leftover makeup. Most people usually wash their face twice daily. So, use a facewash that contains a salicylic acid in it. It will remove blackheads in addition to dust and extra oil. Unfortunately, some people are allergic to salicylic acid. Thus, if it causes any irritation to your skin, stop using it.

Use a skin brush

A skin brush can work as an exfoliating agent because it removes the dead skin layer. In this way, they also aid in removing blackheads. But dermatologists recommend using skin scrapes once in a while. And if you have sensitive skin, avoid using such brushes completely. By the way, these brushes are very inexpensive and are easily available in markets. You can apply cleanser on them and use them for cleansing purposes.

Gently exfoliate with AHAs and BHAs

Exfoliating procedures can hurt acne because they cause redness and itching of the skin. In contrast, regular exfoliation can remove dead cells from your skin. It also removes the prevailing blackheads this way. You should prefer alpha and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs) instead of using aggressive scrubs. Salicylic acid is the most dominant BHA. Similarly, glycolic acid is the common AHA used for exfoliation. Both of them peel off the dead skin layer. They also help in:

• Reducing wrinkles and premature aging effects
• Removing dust and excess oil from your skin pores
• Making skin bright and soft.

So, you should slightly defoliate your skin with AHAs and DHAs.

Try retinoid creams

Retinoid creams are effective in treating persistent acne. They make a way for other OTC products to enter skin pores. But dermatologists suggest that if you have dry skin, don’t use such harsh retinoids. On the other hand, people apply retinoid creams to reduce the aging effect, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation.

Make sure you’re using non-comedogenic products

Non-comedogenic products are those skincare and makeup products that don’t cause blockage of pores. Such products enhance the effect of cleansers, moisturizers, or exfoliators. In fact, you can start a blackhead removal routine with the aid of non-comedogenic products. Unfortunately, not all products are non-comedogenic. Thus, you should read the labels to confirm that you are choosing non-comedogenic products.

Apply a charcoal mask

Charcoal has a natural ability to draw impurities out. So, use a charcoal mask to remove stubborn blackheads and extra oil from your skin. It also deeply cleanses your skin and improves its texture. Try to use those synthetic charcoal masks that contain fewer chemicals in them.

Avoid sleeping with makeup on

When you sleep with your make-up on, this makeup gets stuck into your skin pores and clogs them completely. The dust and excess oil start accumulating in these pores, forming a blackhead. Clogged pores are also the sites for bacterial growth. So, you should remove your makeup thoroughly before going to bed. This practice reduces the chances of acne and blackheads.

Consider chemical peeling

Do you know about chemical peels? They are usually made of exfoliates like AHAs and BHAs. Their major role is to fade the effects of fine lines and wrinkles. They also make your skin look young. When it comes to blackheads, it’s good to apply chemical defoliation. Because this treatment will give your skin a fresh look. It works by shrinking the large pores and removing the dust from them.

Conclusion

All these tips given above are recommended by dermatologists. We hope that now you get enough idea about how to get rid of blackheads. Do you know another specific tip that can prevent blackheads? Please share with us in the comments section.

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