The question of, "how to I get rid of blackheads" has been on the lips of many a teenager and young adult down the ages. Blackheads are a form of acne. They are essentially similar to whiteheads, but differ from the red bumps type of acne. Blackheads can be controlled and made to disappear. Here are some tips to use... 1. Cleanliness is important, so keep all blackheads clean. Use an unperfumed cleanser twice a day to wash the effected areas. Don't use strong soaps -- your skin needs a certain amount of oils to function properly. 2. Most over the counter treatments for blackheads contain benzoyl peroxide, which is an antibacterial agent. You can use benzoyl peroxide on your skin (sparingly to begin with) to treat your acne. It will dry out the skin and a surface layer of dead skin will soon be shed. This will make it more difficult for pores to become blocked, which will discourage future infection. 3. Finally, don't believe that fatty foods cause blackheads, They don't. Chocolate is not a cause either. And dirt has nothing whatsoever to do with the formation of blackheads, so don't scrub your skin vigorously; it will only make things worse. So, "how do I get rid of blackheads?" you may ask. You can, but it's better to take measures to prevent them in the first place. |
