Treating blackheads requires that you understand what a blackhead is. What causes a blackhead? How does it differ from a whitehead, pimple or zit? When you understand the causes of a break out, you can treat it.
Once we have defined the underlying causes and have identified the problem, we will be able t get rid of the blackheads for good. Thus the first question we need to ask ourselves is what is a blackhead?
A breakout begins with a clogged pore. Each hair follicle is a combination of a follicle, a pore and a sebaceous gland. A pore can become clogged as dead skin cells block the pore. The oil from the sebaceous gland can't get out becomes trapped within the pore. The light colored oil creates a whitehead.
A pore that is only partially blocked allows some air inside the pore. The trapped oil reacts with the oxygen and darkens, becoming a blackhead.
Next, it gets converted into a pimple or zit. Bacteria surviving on the skin injest the sebum oil and multiply. The trapped oil in these pores acts as a feast for these bacteria. The lack of air inside these pores accelerates the growth of these bacteria. Our immunity system becomes active due to the presence of the bacteria. As a result, our white blood cells converge at pore just below the surface causing inflammation and raised bump of a pimple.
When it comes to treating blackheads and pimples, there are two main types of treatments involved. The first method is to exfoliate the skin. This treatment facilitates the cleaning of the dead skins cells preventing them from clogging a pore. These substances can seep through these blockages and remove the dead skin. This will allow the oils in the pores to escape.
The second type of treatments is substances designed to kill the bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide will increase the oxygen level on the skin, and kill the bacteria. This is effective at treating pimples.
Lemon juice is considered to be a perfect exfoliating substance for the skin. It is also said to contain salicylic acid. The lemon juice gets into the pores which have been clogged and remove the clog. This will let the oil from the sebum glands get out, making the skin free of blemishes.
Lemon juice can be harsh on the skin. It may cause a rash. For this reason, it is recommended you try lemon juice on a small patch of skin as a test. It can also sting, especially on open sores or in the eyes.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. It is an exfoliant, similar to a brush. The gritty feel of the baking soda can scrub away the skin cells. You massage the baking soda on the skin. It unclogs pores and allows the sebum oil out.
Baking soda actively scrubs off the topmost skin layer. It is not harsh on skin, unlike lemon juice. But excessive scrubbing may result in injury of skin below the surface. You might experience tenderness, inflammation and ultimately more breakouts.
Applying toothpaste is also a tried and tested remedy for pimples. The hydrogen peroxide element along with baking soda and alcohol content is known to be effective in getting rid of pimples. These compounds increase the oxygen levels on the skin and remove the bacteria, via alcohol content. The baking soda acts as a perfect exfoliate. This makes the toothpaste a good treatment combining both the methods.
Toothpaste can dry out the skin and a pimple. However it is likely to irritate the skin and cause redness and peeling. The skin can become burned by toothpaste.
Once we have defined the underlying causes and have identified the problem, we will be able t get rid of the blackheads for good. Thus the first question we need to ask ourselves is what is a blackhead?
A breakout begins with a clogged pore. Each hair follicle is a combination of a follicle, a pore and a sebaceous gland. A pore can become clogged as dead skin cells block the pore. The oil from the sebaceous gland can't get out becomes trapped within the pore. The light colored oil creates a whitehead.
A pore that is only partially blocked allows some air inside the pore. The trapped oil reacts with the oxygen and darkens, becoming a blackhead.
Next, it gets converted into a pimple or zit. Bacteria surviving on the skin injest the sebum oil and multiply. The trapped oil in these pores acts as a feast for these bacteria. The lack of air inside these pores accelerates the growth of these bacteria. Our immunity system becomes active due to the presence of the bacteria. As a result, our white blood cells converge at pore just below the surface causing inflammation and raised bump of a pimple.
When it comes to treating blackheads and pimples, there are two main types of treatments involved. The first method is to exfoliate the skin. This treatment facilitates the cleaning of the dead skins cells preventing them from clogging a pore. These substances can seep through these blockages and remove the dead skin. This will allow the oils in the pores to escape.
The second type of treatments is substances designed to kill the bacteria. Benzoyl peroxide will increase the oxygen level on the skin, and kill the bacteria. This is effective at treating pimples.
Lemon juice is considered to be a perfect exfoliating substance for the skin. It is also said to contain salicylic acid. The lemon juice gets into the pores which have been clogged and remove the clog. This will let the oil from the sebum glands get out, making the skin free of blemishes.
Lemon juice can be harsh on the skin. It may cause a rash. For this reason, it is recommended you try lemon juice on a small patch of skin as a test. It can also sting, especially on open sores or in the eyes.
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. It is an exfoliant, similar to a brush. The gritty feel of the baking soda can scrub away the skin cells. You massage the baking soda on the skin. It unclogs pores and allows the sebum oil out.
Baking soda actively scrubs off the topmost skin layer. It is not harsh on skin, unlike lemon juice. But excessive scrubbing may result in injury of skin below the surface. You might experience tenderness, inflammation and ultimately more breakouts.
Applying toothpaste is also a tried and tested remedy for pimples. The hydrogen peroxide element along with baking soda and alcohol content is known to be effective in getting rid of pimples. These compounds increase the oxygen levels on the skin and remove the bacteria, via alcohol content. The baking soda acts as a perfect exfoliate. This makes the toothpaste a good treatment combining both the methods.
Toothpaste can dry out the skin and a pimple. However it is likely to irritate the skin and cause redness and peeling. The skin can become burned by toothpaste.
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