BLACKHEADS

Blackheads are caused by the overactive sebaceous or the oil producing glands of the body. The primary cause of blackheads cannot be eliminated, so it is that condition of the skin that cannot be cured but only be prevented.

FORMATION OF BLACKHEADS
Due to the over activeness of the sebaceous gland, excess oil is secreted and this excess oil expands and thickens the pores of the skin. The oil gets accumulated in the pores and this thick oil clogs the pores. Since the pores are open, the tip of the clogged grease gets exposed to air and dirt and hence it attracts the dirt and grime from the environment. Consequently, skin texture becomes coarse and rough.

Blackheads appear not only on the face but also on the other areas that are rich in sebaceous glands. Blackheads are the primary cause of acne; infact the primary acne lesion is a blackhead.

To avoid Blackheads:

• Wash your face with Soap and water.
• Avoid eatables that are too oily
• Go slow on night Creams and oil based moisturisers.
• Don’t dig Blackheads. Keep the blackhead removing to strict professional expertise. Otherwise you will b left with ugly scars, open pores and skin infection.
• If you have a chronic blackhead problem, which look like Cysts then please consult a Dermatologist. You may have to drain them out.
• Keep your skin, hair & nails clean of oil, dirt & dandruff.

Some myths about blackheads

• They don’t spread.
• They are not moles in the making.
• They are not hereditary (Only your skin type can be hereditary).
• Whitheads and Blackheads don’t need separate attention. They are variations of the same skin problem.

Ways to fight Blackheads

• Use and astringent.
• Take indirect light steam.
• Use a good face scrub.
• Clean and dry the area around the Nose and Chin thoroughly.

Areas most affected by blackheads

• Lower chin
• Nose
• Forehead
• Jawline
• Shoulders / armpits and back