Everyone knows the small black dots on the nose, forehead, and chin, but besides these blackheads, there is another form of blackheads, so-called whiteheads.
Whiteheads: what is it?
Unlike the visible, black blackheads, whiteheads usually do not reach the surface of the skin. One, therefore, speaks of closed blackheads. They result from dead skin cells, excess sebum, or bacteria that get stuck inside the pores and are enclosed by the skin. Changes in the hormonal balance, for example, during the period or when taking the birth control pill, also contribute to whiteheads’ development.
Although the Whiteheads usually can not be seen, for them to nasty impurities arise. The blackheads are not just on the face, because they can also develop on the chest, shoulders, and back.
How to get rid of Whitehead blackheads?
Rule # 1 for the treatment of Whiteheads is: stay away! Because with every touch on the face, we bring new bacteria, dirt, and oils from the fingers to the skin; the risk of clogged pores increases. Whiteheads, which sometimes appear as white pimples, should not be expressed under any circumstances to avoid inflammation.
Instead, care products with the ingredients benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are suitable. Benzoyl peroxide regulates the skin’s oil production and is a great bacterial killer. While gentle peelings with salicylic acid clean the face of dead skin cells.
If you prefer natural remedies, you should regularly spoil the facial skin with tea tree oil. It has a natural antibacterial effect and, thus, optimally prevents inflammation. Simply massage into the skin after cleansing and leave it on overnight. And a hot steam bath also helps to open the pores regularly, dirt, bacteria, and the like can be removed more easily.