Blackheads & Whiteheads Care

Blackheads? This is a common problem of everyone!! I didn't face his problem in Qatar how much am facing it in Japan! Prolly coz of my diet :(

Blackheads are tiny, dark spots caused by a small plug in the opening of a follicle (pore) on the skin. Blackheads are also called open comedomes. A blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. It is caused by excess oils that have accumulated in the sebaceous gland 's duct. Blackheads are typically caused by excessive oil and makeup, which can facilitate the multiplication of the bacterium propionibacterium acnes, the predominant anaerobe of the normal skin flora. The substance found in these bumps mostly consists of keratin and modified sebum (an oily secretion of the sebaceous gland ), which darkens (resembling dirt) as it oxidizes.

Blackheads are the slightly different sibling of zits, and like zits, squeezing them can be addictive. Composed of the same oil, or sebum, that contributes to the production of pimples, blackheads result from a building up of this oil in pores the difference in appearance is the esult of the blackhead's exposure to the air, the reaction of which with the oil causes the trademark black color of these blemishes. And while blackheads are more easily obscured by makeup, they can seem less offensive to the sufferer, and as a result, less damaging to squeeze. But squeezing is not good for blackhead. It leaves a permanent scar on skin and also infection will occur.

Blackheads and especially whiteheads are promoted by dark appearance is caused by the densely packed skin cells, which take on a dark color excessive cellular exfoliation. The other name of Blackheads is open comedones, skin colored are flat, darkened spots that form when pores become clogged with a mixture of sebum (or oil) and dead skin cells. Whiteheads and blackheads, both symptoms of the skin condition acne, commonly appear on the face and shoulders, but they may also develop on the trunk, arms, legs, and buttocks. They are most common in teenagers but can occur at any age, even in infants. Treatment for whiteheads and blackheads depends on the severity of the condition. Treatment may include lotions or gels placed on blemishes or sometimes entire areas of skin, such as the chest or back (topical medications). Oral medications, such as antibiotics, may be prescribed.

Well as you know blackheads are caused by excess of skin oils excess skin oil, sebum and congesting toxins are expelled through your skin from the blood and lymph fluid that supplies your skin with nutrients. These congesting toxins combined with skin oil and sebum clogs your pores causing blackheads, whiteheads, and full blown acne.

Dirt is another major factor. The dirt stored on the face or other parts of body make the bacteria to develop. The dirt with oily skin makes things even worse! Although food i'd thought not to be the cause of blackhead but doctor believe that there may be some role of food in it too.

Mild acnes/Blackheads can be easily cured at home. I do the steaming process by hot towel at home. There are no saloon here to get it done professionally. At least in my area! I recently bought blackhead remover machine. Lets see how it works!

Heavy makeups helps in making it even worse! This is the only reason why you see your face with heavy black heads! I will advise you to see dermatologist if its possible. However I will give you tips which you can cure the mild Black and White heads. They will cure the heavy ones as well but if you use it on a longer run!

Reduce anything which will help in making your skin oily! Don't stop having food which contains oil but try reducing it! Increase fruits and water. If you end up eating heavy food rich in spices and oils, then have cold milk before you go to bed. It will clean your system the next morning. In case you have stomach upset do not go for coffee or milk! Have ginger tea, you will feel good in sometime :)

Home Made Cures:

• Take about 1 tsp of juice extracted from fresh coriander leaves and add ½ tsp of turmeric powder in it. Apply this mixture while going to bed. Wash your face the next morning with cold water.
• Make a paste by mixing 1 tsp limejuice and 1 tsp of finely powdered cinnamon. Apply it on the affected area before going to bed. Wash it off in the morning.
• In 3-4 cup boiled water, add 2 tsp of soda bicarbonate. Steam a towel with this. Thereafter, place the towel gently on your face. Do it for about 5-6 times. Make a paste by mixing 1 tsp curd and 1 tsp rice flour. Apply the paste on the affected area. After some time, wash your face with cold water.
• Take a pinch of soft portion of glycerin soap and mix with a pinch of table salt. Apply this mixture on the blackheads. Do it for about a week and see the magical results.
• Dead sea salts are very helpful when mixed with baking soda. But first Steam your face.

I will advise for having done Sauna and Steam 2 times a week. Sauna may be done once but Steaming twice in a week. It opens up the pores and when you scrub, almost 80% of dirt, blackheads, whiteheads etc are removed!

Most of the girls face problems when they have heavy blackheads. This is how you should do to cure them! Plz follow these steps, you will definitely find some difference!

• Do not use same towels. Always use clean ones while doing your facial at homes. Soft tissues recommended! Even on the daily basis have your own clean towel.
• Clean your face with warm water.
• Cleanse it with any cleansing foam or gel
• Give steam to your face with hot towel for at least 5-10 minutes
• Use a deep cleansing scrub
• Wash with warm water
• Exfoliate your face with any mild face exfoliater.
  
• Steam your face again for 5 mins and wash it off with warm water
• Apply home-made Mask mentioned above in the home cure and keep it for sometimes.
• Wash your face with warm water
• Tone your face with Rose water
• Apply moisturizer and gently massage upwards towards the cheeks.

It will hardly take 30 mins to do these steps. After done few times and when you get used to the above steps it will take less than 30 mins. You can do this anytime of the day.

DO NOT SLEEP WITH MAKEUP ON! Make sure your skin is well cleansed and moisturized with night cream! You can't get rid of it in one night so you have to be very very very CAREFUL!

I will suggest you few cleansers and scrubs in case you don't have time to prepare at home!


This is my all time favorite product! Though I use only when I know am gona spend whole day outside! I love to pamper my skin with this product at the end of the day! Fire away at blackheads. Self-heating cleanser warms to target pore-clogging dirt and oil, helps prevent new blackheads from forming. It can be also used on daily basis as well ;)

• Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment.
• Heats & treats to target dirt and oil for clear skin.
• Oil-free.
• Cleans better than other warming cleansers.
• Fire away at blackheads.
• Oil-free formula with maximum strength salicylic acid helps unclog pores and prevent new blackheads from forming.
• Made in U.S.A.
• Treats acne.
• Penetrates pores to control acne blemishes.
• Helps prevent the development of new acne blemishes.

Most of them have got in their minds that strips are not safe and good for skin. Well yes in some ways they are not safe if you don't use a good strip! Biore Ultra deep cleansing strips is really cool! Pulls out all the stops on dirt and oil build-up in pores. Patented system literally pulls out dirt, oil and blackheads instantly. Formulated with tea tree oil, menthol and witch hazel so you can feel the strips working. Custom fit to get dirt and oil in those hard to reach areas. Helps reduce the appearance of pores with regular use. Do not use more often than once every three days. Saves time as well :)

This is the cool stuff in the market. Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing scrub. Blackhead clearing daily scrub that works to unclog pores and clear blackheads. With natural jojoba beads to remove dirt and oil and help clear blackheads. I had recommended this product to one of my friends and she got amazing results :)
Gentle Exfoliating Foaming Facial Cleanser gently reveal fresh, new skin every day. Gentle Exfoliating Foaming Facial Cleanser features soft massage beads with ¼ moisturizing cream to gently polish away dull, lifeless skin and reveal your natural glow every day. Nourish your skin with moisture as you cleanse.

• Ultrafine exfoliants with ¼ moisturizing cream
• Gently removes dull, lifeless skin

Hope the above helps you in reducing or getting rids of b&wheads! ;)

Stay Beautiful ;)
AK