Any woman would like to have perfect skin, especially the face, since it is our “calling card”. However, we often have to deal with such skin defects as blackheads.
Most often, this problem appears in the location of a large number of sebaceous glands, in the T-zone, and is a precursor to more severe disorders: acne and pimples. Therefore, cleansing your face of blackheads is an integral part of proper self-care for every woman.
Due to the fact that the sebaceous glands are gradually clogged with dead cells and excess fat and other impurities, the pores darken and the effect of blackheads appears. The reasons for this phenomenon are varied. These include:
- Oily skin.
- Improper skin care. Most often this is insufficient cleansing and the wrong choice of cosmetics.
- Poor nutrition.
- Some diseases, for example, hormonal disorders.
Thus, measures to prevent the appearance of comedones (the scientific name of blackheads) are regular cleansing of the skin, getting rid of bad habits, a balanced diet, choosing high-quality cosmetics that suit your skin type, and monitoring your health. If you follow these simple rules, your skin will always be flawless.
Preparing for facial cleansing
Homemade facial cleansing from blackheads requires compliance with several rules. Firstly, before the procedure, it is necessary to remove all impurities from the skin. To do this, it is not enough to simply wash your face with warm water and soap. It is necessary to treat the skin with an alcohol lotion to remove not only makeup and dust, but also excess sebum, which leads to clogged pores, resulting in blackheads.
Secondly, it is also necessary to steam the skin to open the pores and improve the penetration of active components into them, which will contribute to their deep cleansing. Otherwise, you will only be able to remove surface dirt, namely blackheads. But after a few days they will still appear, since you cannot remove the rod that forms in the pores.
After cleansing and steaming the skin, you can begin to cleanse it. This procedure can be carried out in several ways - using scrubs and masks, which not only cleanse the pores, but also help to narrow them.
Now we will look at homemade recipes for blackheads. But first I would like to note the presence of contraindications to their use:
- cupidosis;
- the presence of purulent processes on the skin;
- hypersensitivity of the skin;
- irritation;
- violation of the integrity of the skin (wounds, cuts, abrasions, etc.);
- individual intolerance to the components used to prepare the cosmetic composition.
Considering all these rules, cleaning your face from blackheads at home will be completely safe for your health. But if you neglect them, you can seriously harm your skin. For example, if there are purulent inflammations on the skin, then the infection may spread to healthy tissue.
And if you have cupidosis (close proximity of small capillaries to the surface of the skin), when exposed to various scrubs, small bruises may form, indicating damage to the capillaries and internal bleeding. Therefore, you should not neglect contraindications. If you have them, then it is better to seek help from a professional who can find for you the safest way to get rid of blackheads.
What is better: masks or scrubs?
As mentioned above, you can cleanse your face of blackheads at home using scrubs and masks. But which one is better? It is difficult to answer this question, both of them have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and help eliminate blackheads.
However, it is necessary to understand the difference between scrubs and masks. The use of the former is aimed at eliminating the upper stratum corneum of the skin, along with which it also removes the upper plug that forms in the pores. And masks help narrow the pores, thereby pushing out all the contents from them.
Therefore, removing blackheads at home requires the use of both scrubs and masks. First, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin with a scrub, and then immediately make a tightening mask. We will now look at the recipes for their preparation.
Why cleaning methods don't work
If you do everything according to the instructions, but the blackheads do not disappear, it is possible:
- you have a habit of not removing makeup thoroughly enough;
- your facial cleansers contain alcohol, which dries out the skin, causing it to double sebum production for protection;
- among your facial care products there are cosmetics with lanolin, petroleum products (mineral oils, paraffin, benzocaine) and other cheap and harmful ingredients, or maybe just a cream that is not suitable for your skin type or has expired;
- you are not eating properly;
- you have a hormonal imbalance.
Think about which of these may apply to your case, pay a visit to a cosmetologist or dermatologist, make adjustments to your lifestyle and self-care, and the situation will most likely improve.
By the way, professional cosmetologists really do not like the mechanical method of cleaning and advise either not to resort to it at all, or to do it extremely rarely. Regular inept influence on the sebaceous glands sometimes provokes them to release new sebum or leads to internal inflammation, which only worsens the situation. So the reason for the increase in the number of blackheads may lie in squeezing them out too often.
Video: advice from a professional cosmetologist about blackheads and more
Scrubs for cleansing facial skin: recipes
Making a scrub at home is very simple. This does not require purchasing expensive components. Everything you need to prepare them is available in your home, as you will now see.
Salt and soda
The homemade recipe for making this scrub for blackheads is simple. You need to take 1 tsp. table salt and baking soda, mix them and add a little bit of any cream. After that, the prepared composition should be rubbed into cleansed facial skin for several minutes and then left for a deeper effect for 10 minutes. Next, the scrub should be rinsed off with cool water.
It should be noted that when using this scrub, a slight burning sensation may be felt. If the effect of the product on the skin intensifies, do not wait until the specified time has passed. Wash off the composition earlier, otherwise irritation will occur.
Coffee
This recipe for making a scrub to cleanse the skin of blackheads is even simpler. You need to take coffee beans, grind them in a coffee grinder and that’s it! Ground coffee should be applied to skin slightly moistened with water. It should be rubbed in in a circular motion, paying most attention to problem areas. After which the coffee should be washed off with warm water.
Oatmeal scrub
Homemade facial cleansing from blackheads can also be done using an oatmeal scrub. To prepare it you will need oatmeal, which should also be ground in a coffee grinder. Next, they should be mixed with some vegetable oil to form a creamy mass.
The resulting composition must be rubbed into the skin with massage movements for several minutes, and then left for a deeper effect for 10-15 minutes. This scrub is most suitable for sensitive skin. It not only cleanses it, but also moisturizes it, and also provides it with all the necessary nutrients.
Rice scrub
If you don’t have any coffee or oatmeal at home, you can make srkab from rice. This is also very easy to do. You need to take a few tablespoons of cereal, grind it in a coffee grinder or blender, and then combine it with a small amount of sour cream or cream.
The composition is also applied with massage movements and left for 10-15 minutes, then washed off with water. For oily skin types, you can add a little lemon juice to the prepared scrub. It will slightly dry the skin and eliminate excess sebum.
Salon treatments
If you don’t want to deal with the problem yourself, you can go to a salon. They will offer one of the types of facial cleansing. All of them are aimed at cleansing pores and renewing the skin.
- Mechanical peeling (using a scrub and brush or Uno spoon).
- Chemical peeling (using natural acids).
- Ultrasonic cleansing (ultrasonic facial treatment).
- Vacuum cleaning (sucking out blackheads from enlarged pores).
- Vaporization (facial cleansing under pressure).
The type of cleaning that will be recommended to you will depend on the degree of contamination of the skin, its type and the presence of other blemishes (spider veins, suspicious moles, warts).
Recipes for the best masks for cleansing facial skin from blackheads
Homemade recipes for making masks for blackheads on the face are also very simple. But remember that they should be used only after cleansing the skin with a scrub. This will give the best result.
Protein mask
This is the simplest but most effective mask that allows you to cleanse your facial skin of blackheads and eliminate oily shine. You need to take all one egg white, beat it with a fork and apply a thin layer to cleansed facial skin. This is much more convenient to do with a cotton pad.
Once the first coat of white is completely dry, apply a second coat without washing off the first. Wait for it to dry and repeat the procedure again. In total you need to apply 5-6 layers. After which you can wash off the mask with water.
If you have dry skin, then using this mask to get rid of blackheads is not recommended, as after using it it may begin to peel off severely.
Gelatin mask
To get rid of blackheads, you can use the following homemade mask recipe. You need to take edible gelatin in the amount of 1 tbsp, pour 2 tbsp into it. tablespoons of boiling water and set aside until it swells (this will take about half an hour). Next, heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave until all the lumps are dispersed, and add activated carbon crushed to a powder (1-2 tablets).
Apply the resulting composition only to problem areas of the skin. Wait until it dries and simply remove the resulting film. Gelatin will tighten the skin, thereby narrowing the pores, and activated carbon, like a magnet, will attract all impurities.
Boric acid mask
It's a good mask, but it's not suitable for sensitive skin. To prepare it, you will need to grind 1 tbsp in a coffee grinder. oatmeal, and then mix them with 3-4 drops of boric acid and kefir to form a paste-like mass.
The prepared composition should be applied to cleansed facial skin with massage movements. After a quarter of an hour, the mask can be washed off with warm water.
Aloe mask
Ideal for both dry and oily skin. Helps fight not only blackheads, but also acne, as it effectively relieves inflammation, helps activate regenerative processes and restore the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
To prepare the mask, you need to take beaten egg white and mix it with 2 tsp. aloe juice After which the resulting composition must be applied to the skin for 10-15 minutes and rinsed with water. For oily skin, you can add a couple of drops of lemon juice to the mask, and for dry skin, a few drops of any vegetable oil.
Cosmetic clay mask
Cosmetic clay is also effective in the fight against blackheads. For these purposes, it is best to use blue or white clay. It should be diluted with chilled boiled water to a creamy consistency and applied to cleansed facial skin. Wait until it dries completely and simply rinse with warm water.
All these homemade recipes for blackheads are very effective. But in order to get rid of this cosmetic problem once and for all, you need to use them at least 2 times a week. After such cleansing of the skin, it should be lubricated with a nourishing cream. This will relieve irritation and moisturize the skin. Also, after such procedures, it is not recommended to apply makeup for the next 12 hours.
What are blackheads?
Before you begin to fix the problem, you need to determine the source of its occurrence. Blackheads are sebum plugs that form in the pores. That is, to get rid of them, you need an integrated approach. First, thoroughly cleanse your face, then prevent the formation of sebum, and finally make sure that the pores are narrowed.
The medical name for blackheads is comedones. They are not inflammatory in nature, unlike acne, with which they are often confused. Acne can also form in narrowed pores. Sometimes they fester, become red and inflamed. And when the pore begins to expand, dust gets into it and a black dot forms.
By the way! The nose and forehead are more prone to increased oiliness, so blackheads usually appear in these areas. Less often - on the cheeks and chin.
Prevention
If your skin is prone to blackheads, you need to take good care of it. I offer 5 tips that you must follow.
- No soap . Despite the fact that it has a drying effect, you need to use special cleansers. Otherwise, the skin will dry out, and the sebaceous glands will begin to produce even more sebum to replenish the fat balance of the epidermis.
- Don't overdo it . If you have blackheads, you should wash your face no more than 2 times a day. The reason is the same as in the first paragraph.
- Purity . Apply any products to the skin only with clean hands or special devices: spatulas, brushes. They also need to be kept clean.
- Accuracy . Do not injure your facial skin with a towel. Wipe it as carefully as possible.
- Do not touch! During the day, do not touch your face with your hands unless necessary. Enlarged pores are very easy to become infected and cause even more blackheads.
And one more tip concerns diet. Even if you take excellent care of your skin on the outside, but continue to eat poorly, there will be no effect, and blackheads will not stop appearing. Therefore, limit smoked, fatty, spicy and sweet foods, and you will notice how your face transforms.
How to remove blackheads from your face at home. Causes of blackheads
In order for the fight against unwanted points to be truly effective, it is worth looking at the “root” of the problem and acting in appropriate ways to solve it. Pores are clogged by various pollutants: sebum + dust + cosmetic residues = blackhead. Dirt sits deep in the pore and does not allow it to narrow, thereby provoking its constant expanded state. Because of this, the problem of blackheads can last forever: you just got rid of it, but the enlarged pores accept new impurities and the comedones appear again.
Example of blackheads on the nose
Some of the main causes of blackheads may be:
- work of the sebaceous glands in “extreme” mode. This often occurs in adolescence during the hormonal formation of the body, as well as when this feature is inherited. Don’t forget about hormonal surges in women “once a month” during pregnancy;
- “harmful” nutrition regarding the skin. Such delicacies include all types of sweets, smoked meats, preserves, buns and fried edibles;
- constant stressful situations;
- inappropriate facial care (improper washing, after which impurities remain on the skin, ignoring makeup removal before a night's rest, etc. also has a negative impact)
- preference for cosmetics with dense textures, as well as its excessive use.
The presence of at least one of the presented factors in a woman’s life can appear on the skin of the face as small black dots, which definitely need to be gotten rid of.
