Whiteheads and blackheads refer to closed and open comedones, which are a form of acne. To be more precise, there are two categories of acne: pimples and cysts in one group, and whiteheads and blackheads in the other.
Acne appears as a result of an inflammation caused by the excessive sebum (skin oil) which clogs the skin pores.
How To Treat Blackheads And Whiteheads
Skincare Regimen For Comedomes
First, think of the perfect skincare routine — what would suit your skin most, and follow that regimen regularly. Clean your skin with a mild, non-comedogenic cleanser, and regularly use chamomile astringent. You can occasionally dab on witch hazel on the affected area, and apply skin masks to remove any excess sebum and dead skin cells, and thus prevent the buildup of oil in the follicles.
Warning
Using metal extractor, squeezing with fingers or suction are some of the most frequently used methods of blackhead removal
Even though they might be successful and remove the blockages, sometimes these methods can leave scars and permanent damage of the capillary blood vessels (tiny blood vessels that bring