How To Treat Blackheads

What are blackheads and what causes them?

In order to treat something, it’s best to understand the cause…

Blackheads are caused when a combination of naturally occurring oil (or sebum) and dead skin cells clog your hair follicles. As the skin attempts to secrete and shed sebum and dead cells, the bacteria comes into contact with oxygen at the opening of the pore, which then turns black.

The way we treat acne must also be applied to your blackheads. Pricking, squeezing, pulling it out must never be practiced. As this will only make your skin worse, leading to scars that will last forever.

Blackheads VS Whiteheads

With blackheads, the pore remains open. Whereas with a white head, the pore is closed.

Useful Tips

By exfoliating your skin with a chemical exfoliator such as Dr Vanita Rattan’s Exfoliate To Glow, you are safely and effectively removing the top layer of dead skin cells, dirt and makeup which can block your pores.

PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY PHYSICAL SCRUBS OR FACIAL BRUSHES AS THIS WILL LEAD TO INFLAMMATION CAUSING MORE ISSUES.

One of the causes of blackheads is excess oil, so if you’re suffering from blackheads it’s best to incorporate NAFE SAFE products in your regime.

Below is a step-by-step routine to help banish blackheads:

AM ROUTINE