Blackheads appear on the forehead when sebum and bacteria contaminate the innermost layers of the skin and clog the pores with dead cells. There are various methods to remove them without leaving marks on the skin.
Steps
Step 1. Use an exfoliating or cleansing scrub
These products are designed to clear pores of impurities and remove dead skin cells, so they help prevent blackheads from appearing.
Step 2. Apply a chemical peel
Contains glycolic acid and is used on the skin following the peel manufacturer's instructions.
Step 3. Use adhesive pads to remove blackheads
The sebum and bacteria will stick to the patch when you pull it off your skin.
Before applying it, wash your face with warm water to open the pores
Step 4. Apply tea tree oil directly to the blackhead
Repeat this once a day before going to bed, after washing your face.
Step 5. Use the specific tool for removing blackheads
This special tweezers will help you extract the sebum and bacteria that have clogged the pore, causing the blackhead.
-
Open your pores by placing your face over a sink filled with hot water or use a steam machine to clean your face for 5 minutes.
-
Sterilize the blackhead remover by placing it in boiling water for 5 minutes.
-
Place the round part of the tool around the black point.
-
Press until all the oil comes out of the blackhead.
-
Cleanse your forehead using a toner or antiseptic cream after the operation.
Step 6. Go to your doctor to find out which medicines or cosmetic treatments can help you remove blackheads
- Ask him if he can prescribe a retinoid cream to apply to the skin to reduce sebum secretion.
- Ask a beautician about microdermabrasion, a cosmetic exfoliating procedure that removes all dead skin cells.
Advice
- Use a light, oil-free moisturizer instead of a thick, creamy one that may clog pores.
- Prevent blackheads by using mild soap or soap-free cleansers instead of harsh and antibacterial cleansers that may dry out the skin too much and thus increase sebum production.
Warnings
- If you use a retinoid medicinal cream, it may take several weeks for you to notice results.
- Do not use the face scrub more than once a week as it may irritate the skin and cause redness.
- Do not apply a chemical peel if you are already using a retinoid cream because used together they could damage the skin.