THE ENEMY : BLACKHEADS .

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Ok , so we all have blackheads and it seems like they never go away .
The good news is , there are solutions and ways to prevent , control and get rid of them .

Let’s start from the beginning though and I will tell you what causes a blackhead .

Causes of Blackheads -

Basically when a pore gets clogged with too much oil (which enlarges the pore) and then it mixes with built-up dead skin cells that cannot shed normally .
The combination of the two then get exposed to air, which causes it to oxidize and turn black .

How to Get Rid of Blackheads -

You need to remove and absorb excess oil and also remove dead skin that isn’t shedding on its own .
Not all products will do this, even though they claim to .
Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid help along with gentle manual exfoliation .
Scrubbing harshly and vigorously will not get them out . You will only irritate the skin . This is one of the reasons that pore strips do not work .
These blackheads are not just sitting on the surface of the skin so it may appear that you got them out but you actually only got the tip of the blackhead .
Using proper skin care products will balance out your skin and keep the blackheads away .

Comments

  1. miss jMay 24, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Which type of skin care products cos I've tried many

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    1. NIKKISAVYMay 24, 2013 at 3:27 PM

      My brand is called nikkisavy.u can view contact details on blogger page

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