Benzoyl peroxide skin products can help get rid of blackheads.
Whiteheads, a common form of acne, are also known as closed comedones. These white, raised bumps are filled with pus and can form on the surface of the skin on the face, shoulders, and other areas. The basic cause of pimples is the obstruction of the openings of the follicles. Blackheads, or open comedones, occur when sebum and dead skin cells clog overgrown follicle openings and oxidation causes the plug to turn black. The cause of pimples is more or less the same; sebum and dead skin cells clog the openings of the follicles, but because these openings are microscopically small, the plugs do not oxidize, so they remain white.
Whiteheads are a form of acne caused by the accumulation of pus as a result of inflammation.
Knowing the cause of pimples makes it easier to prevent them. Both open and closed comedones can be avoided with a regular skin care routine. Since dead skin cells cause pimples, exfoliate at least twice a week to remove dead skin cells. Cleansing your skin twice a day with a gentle, oil-free cleanser also helps remove dead skin cells and excess sebum, another cause of pimples. Using a facial cleanser that contains alpha hydroxy acid will help unclog pores, but most recommend that these products be used only three to four times a week.
Washing your face regularly can help reduce the bacteria that cause many pimples.
A steam treatment once or twice a week can also help unclog pores. First, fill a sink with hot water. Then drape a towel over your head and lean over the sink so the towel forms a tent around your face, trapping the steam. A steam treatment should last about ten minutes.
Another way to prevent pimples is to stop using beauty products that contain oil. Instead, use oil-free moisturizers and choose non-comedogenic, water-based cosmetics. Try to avoid using products for oily hair, because oily hair brushed on the skin can be the cause of pimples on the forehead and around the hairline. People who touch their faces a lot should also avoid using hand creams and lotions that contain oil.
Whiteheads can form on the surface of the skin on the face.
Getting rid of pimples takes time and usually requires a lot of patience. Trying to get rid of pimples the wrong way can result in permanent scarring. A good skin care regimen will often make pimples go away on their own. Products containing benzoyl peroxide, prescription oral antibiotics, and antibiotic creams can also help clear up pimples. In some cases, consulting a professional cosmetologist or dermatologist is the best way to get rid of pimples quickly and safely.