They seem to be a right of passage and most of us had them as teenagers. Blackheads and other problems with acne, particularly on the face and neck are quite a common problem, one which most of us seem to outgrow by the time we reach our early 20’s. Some people seen to be plagued by facial blemishes for much of their lives and cannot seem to get rid of the problem. Cleansing the face thoroughly several times a day is not enough and those who suffer from the problem may appear to be unwashed when they actually try harder than many of us to clear up the problem they are faced with (no pun intended). What causes these facial blemishes and is there any remedy that actually works on it?

Whiteheads blackheads and acne look unsightly

No matter whether you are a teenager or someone much older when plagued by acne related facial blemishes you are most likely embarrassed by it.

1)     Whiteheads are a comedone (showing up as rough areas of the skin or sometimes small bumps which may appear as flesh colored, dark, or white). They are found in sebaceous follicles or pores, usually at the opening of the pore itself. Whiteheads form when the hair follicle does not open to the air, but is blocked.

2)     Blackheads are comedones that have a significantly wider opening than normal allowing oils to build up along with sebum (a natural skin lubricant). When these products are oxygenated they turn dark in color and are noticeably darker than the surrounding skin.

3)     Acne is the result of our body’s oil glands becoming blocked by blackheads and becoming infected. Removing and or preventing the development of blackheads will help in the control of acne.

Wash affected areas frequently to help control acne caused by blackheads

Washing the affected skin at least twice daily with gentle soap and warm water will help by cleaning out the pores. Never use harsh soaps or extremely hot water or even more damage will be done to your sensitive skin. Choose skin care products that do not clog the pores on face, neck, shoulders, and back or wherever acne is a problem. After exercising, be sure to shower to keep sweat from blocking the pores and creating still further problems with skin cells and pores. Use of a gentle exfoliant will help cleanse the skin without doing damage.

Steam and hot water open pores for thorough cleansing

You can effectively open pores while taking a very warm shower or try placing a wash cloth with very warm water on it upon your face for a few moments. Then wash with a gentle soap to clear the pores of residue from air and direct contact with dirt and germs. It is the direct contact with airborne and directly contacted soil that clogs pores initially and results in body oils and excess skin (which is shed daily) thoroughly stopping circulation of the sebaceous skin system.

Soap and water helps but surgery may be needed in severe cases

When pimples and pustules become severe and evidence of acne becomes a serious issue for the patient he or she may opt to seek out professional help from a dermatologist who can recommend more stringent measures to deal with the problem of acne. The affected area can be treated by opening the comedones that are blocked and removing those that are opened too much. Either issue will be the cause of severe acne and can be treated individually or as a group if they are in close proximity. Upon opening the comedones the doctor will remove any blockage material and flush the area with antiseptic fluids. There may be a small amount of bruising or skin discolorization but it will not last long. The procedure has been carried out for decades and offers a safe method of saving skin from further damage and scarring which is common with severe acne cases. Keeping the skin clean by washing thoroughly with warm water and gentle soap will keep the mild cases of blackheads, whiteheads, and acne to a minimum but it a common occurrence around puberty. Teenage girls seem to be especially troubled by mild acne which appears around the days she has her period. Diet plays a part in teenage acne and eating greasy foods and drinking soda pop seems to aggravate the problem for many.

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Blackheads are a very common problem in the teenagers. There are various reasons for the blackheads to occur. The main reason is carelessness. The youth must be hygiene conscious and prevent blackheads. The sebaceous glands secrete sebum which accumulates on the skin pores and further get oxidized thus leaving black and hard marks on the skin thus blocking the pores of the skin. It is also due to excess melanin secretion. The problem of blackheads is mainly observed in the teenagers because the teenagers are very ignorant and thus hardly go for any treatments or preventive measures. Thus teens must be very careful and sensitive about this issue.

** Commonly the blackheads are observed on the nose region as this is the area which is very prone to blackheads. This is so because the sebaceous glands are very active on the nose region thus secreting the maximum amount of sebum and blocking the pores of the nose and thereafter getting oxidized and giving a very shabby look altogether. To get rid of this problem of blackheads is really very important and correct ways must be adopted to do so. Let us now look at the blackheads problems and tips to remove them.

1. The most widely used method used for the removal of blackheads from the nose is the use of steam. The use of steam helps in getting rid of the dirt from the nose area and helps in opening of the pores. One may either purchase a steamer which can be adjusted in such a way that it fits around the affected area that may be the mouth area or the nose. Thus the area which is soiled by the blackheads gets completed clean and thus opening the pores and increase the circulation of fresh air. One must use this technique carefully because it may be dangerous and can cause burns on the skin.

2. One may even use scrub made from certain natural products which may be the white of the eggs or green tea or fresh mint may be used. These scrubs are easy to prepare.

Thus can be prepared in the following way:

One may Mix the white part of the egg and honey. Mixture should be applied on the area of the skin where the blackheads are very prominent with cotton. Hands should be avoided. One must wash off the scrub with warm water after keeping the scrub on the face for ten minutes.

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According to scientific terminology blackheads are known as open comedos. Blackheads occur due to excessive oil secretion from the sebaceous glands and thus are a covering to the sebaceous glands opening on the face. There is as such no precise treatment for the blackheads but if one keeps patience and maintains hygiene and cleanliness then one can with time get rid of these blackheads.

Most of the people know only a single method to get rid of these blackheads that is by squeezing the nose and getting rid of those ugly blackheads. It appears to be a very easy and infact the only way to get rid of blackheads. Howsoever in order to follow this method one should make sure that is done with ease and delicacy and not harming one’s skin at all. But the best solution to any problem is to get it rid form the roots and finish the problem once and for all.

Let us now study the Blackheads problems and tips to remove them:

1. In order to remove the blackheads in a very effective manner firstly one should understand their nature. Sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands collects on the skin pores. Apart from the oil other toxins are also released and the oil along with these toxins blocks the pores of the skin and thus hardens that particular area. Oxidation takes place at that particular region giving it a black color. It must be kept in mind that if blackheads are not removed it may give rise pimples further worsening the situation.

2. One must maintain the cleanliness in order to prevent blackheads. One must use a cleanser and even an exfoliating agent on a regular basis in order to get rid of the dead skin and thus preventing sebum collection into the pores.

3. If one is already suffering from the problem of blackheads one must give this remedy mentioned below a try. One must mix four tablespoons of water and baking soda. After properly mixing both of them one must gently massage with them onto the skin thus helping in removal of the blackheads. After that the face must be washed with Luke warm water. Warm water helps in opening the pores thus help in easy removal of the blackheads.

Add a tablespoon of the Epsom salt in warm water & add about 3 drops of iodine. Cool the mixture and then put it on the blackheads with cotton. After a few minutes one should squeeze out the blackheads.

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It is good to have a flawless, smooth skin which makes you stand out in the crowd. But, stress, tension and pollution adversely affect the skin. Blackheads are one of the common skin problems of an oily skin which is triggered by these factors.

Scientifically blackheads are known as “open comedones”.  It is a type of “acne vulgaris” and looks like a yellowish (whiteheads) or blackish (blackheads) bump on the skin. The excess oil which gets accumulated into sebaceous duct, results into the formation of blackheads. Dead skin, bacteria and dust worsen the condition and then black heads turn into black spots.

Blackheads can be seen on the area of skin which is dust prone. Major problem areas are those which are exposed to air like nose, forehead, chin, neck. One may also have blackheads on neck or back. It is very important to know the right way to prevent blackheads before they ruin your skin. Because the later stage of blackheads is acne.

Tips to prevent blackheads:-

1. Keep washing your face to remove the dirt and excess oil on the skin.

2. It is very important to keep your skin dust free and oil free.

3. If you have an oily skin, then use oil free cosmetics. You should avoid putting makeup on the face but if it is required then use water based makeup products. Skin too needs to breathe.

4. Don’t clog skin pores with cosmetics and dirt.

5. Always wash your face before going to bed.

6. Exercise regularly. As exercising improves the blood circulation and half of your skin problems will get solved.

7. Yoga, pranayam, meditation and breathing exercises are helpful.

8. One beauty regime you will have to follow is to have enough sleep.

9. Never squeeze blackheads as it will spread the infection. Don’t touch blackheads with nails, fingers.

10. Use scrub regularly to remove the deposited dead skin.

11. Use lukewarm water to wash your face as it helps opening the skin pores.

12. Drink lots of water as it keeps your skin hydrated as well as toxin free.

13. Keep your pillows and towels clean. If needed, keep them in boiled water after washing, for 1-2 minutes.

14. Apply paste of fuller’s earth with rose water on face. Do this twice to thrice a week. It will give you a bright as well as even complexion.

15. Wash your face with buttermilk.

16. Apply paste of cucumber peel on your face. It will refresh your skin. Orange peel powder is also useful.

17. Sandalwood does wonders for oily skin. Apply sandalwood paste in rose water.

18. Apply grape pulp on your skin and then wash away with lukewarm water. It is useful to maintain acid balance (PH) of the skin.

19. Use oatmeal and almond paste in rose water.

20. Though lemon is good for health, do not use in alone. Mix some lemon juice with the tomato juice and apply on the skin. Do this twice a day.

21. Once in a fortnight, your skin needs deep cleansing. This can be done by a professional beautician. In which, blackheads are removed after giving steam to the face.

Love your skin, don’t be harsh with it.

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BLACKHEADS are so common, yet many people do not know what they are. They know even less about dealing with them.

It is a condition tendency based on the type of skin. In other words, the particular cause of blackheads cannot be eliminated. However, they can be controlled and even prevented by taking regular care of the skin.

Blackheads are caused by over active sebaceous glands-the oil-producing glands of the skin. The excess secretion of oil expands and thickens the pores of the skin. The oil collects in the pores and hardens into a plug. The pores are then clogged with hardened sebum or oil. Since the pores are open, the tips of the clogged grease is exposed to the air and oxidises, turning black. Hence, the name blackheads.

Oily skins, naturally tend to attract dirt and grime from the environment and these pollutants also collect in the pores with the hardened oil. Blackheads cause the pores to be further enlarged and people with oily skins end up with a skin texture that is coarse and rough.

The counterpart of the blackhead is the whitehead, which is also caused by the collecting of sebum in the pores, but in this case the pores are not open and the sebum is not exposed to the air.

Apart from the fact that blackheads look unsightly, they are the cause of acne. The primary acne lesson is, in fact, a blackhead. When a pore is fully blocked, the oil gland can get infected resulting in a pimple. If the infection progresses, it ruptures the well of the oil glands and attacks the inner layer of the skin, giving way to an acne condition. In acne infection, the inner layer is destroyed and this is the cause of intensive scarring.

Therefore, it is obvious that the control of blackheads is one way of preventing acne. Blackheads not only appear on the face, but on the back, chest and other areas that are rich in sebaceous glands.

The vital part of the treatment is proper cleansing, Soap and water washing is not enough to keep the pores free of hardened oil. However, washing the face twice a day with a medicated soap and lukewarm water helps reduce the oiliness of the skin surface and eliminate the chances of infections.

Washing the face with soap more than twice a day is not recommended, as the mantle of the skin has to be protected to avoid bacterial infections. The skin can be rinsed with plain water often, to keep it free of environmental pollutants.

Washing must be followed by a more thorough cleansing to dislodge hardened sebum and keep the pores clean. This is done by using a cleanser, like beauty grains mixed with a rose-based skin tonic. The mixture is rubbed gently on the skin, left on to dry for a few minutes and then washed off.

This method of cleansing is highly effective for the removal of blackheads and also for their prevention. It also helps to smoothen the skin and improve its texture. The skin tonic is used to reduce oiliness, close the pores and beautify the skin. Thus the pores of the skin are gradually ‘porcelained’ over a period of time and the entire look and feel of the skin improves.

After washing, the skin needs to be protected from environmental pollutants, more so if you are going out. This can be done by using a cream containing sandalwood which forms an invisible protective film on the skin. Sandalwood has germicidal qualities. The surface oil is controlled, and the skin is kept moisturised. In other words, it brings about a better balance between the oil and moisture contents of the skin.

A daily mask is another way of preventing and controlling blackheads. Masks help to deep-cleanse the skin. In fact, they can be powerful cleansers to keep the pores free of grease. This itself helps to porcelain the pores, as sebum is not allowed to get collected and enlarge them. To be effective, the mask must be applied daily.

A specialised mask has been used in the treatment of the most persistent blackheads, with extremely satisfactory results. It consist of a herbal powder which is mixed with a seaweed lotion, honey, yoghurt and the white of an egg. This is applied,  left on to dry and removed by dampening the skin is washed with plenty of water. The skin’s texture improves, the pores shrink and blackheads are prevented from forming. This also helps keep the skin smooth and youthful, as it removed the accumulation of dead cells. The extraction of blackheads also becomes much easier after the application of the mask.

Blackhead extraction is a professional job and it should be left to people who know exactly how to do it. I would like to emphasise on this aspect particularly. Never pick at them or try to remove them yourself. Tamping with the skin by forcing blackheads out brutally can damage skin tissue by destroying the inner layer. Perfect hygiene must also be maintained.

All said and done. what should be apparent is that daily care is the only way to avoid most skin blemishes. One must know the characteristics of one’s own skin in order to pinpoint the cause of simple problems. Skin care has become so advanced and highly specialised. Professional guidance is within the reach of everyone.

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