If you look in the mirror and are regularly confronted with nasty blackheads, it’s enough to make you sprint back to the sanctuary of your bed before pulling the duvet over your peppered skin.
Contrary to popular belief, however, living an incredibly stressful life or eating a poor diet, whether it’s a love for chocolate or greasy food, does not cause blackheads or make them worse.
In fact, blackheads are caused by a small blockage in the opening of a pore, which is the result of your body producing too much oil, although some makeup and foundations can combine to irritate the skin.
So what steps can you take to get rid of these unpleasant blemishes?
Buy a Dedicated Blackhead Remover
We’d all like to look in the mirror and be happy with the reflection staring back, so purchasing a dedicated blackhead remover is often the first step on the journey to blemish-free skin and your mirror telling you that you’re the fairest in the land.
Typically, your blackhead remover will contain a variety of special ingredients designed to work together to manage and combat any breakouts, with the elements combining to gently exfoliate your skin and unplug your pores.
Don’t Be Afraid to Get Steamy
One of the cheapest and easiest ways to reduce your blackheads is to steam your face and make it part of your regular skin care routine. Before you get going, though, make sure you wash your face thoroughly to remove any dirt, grime, make up or oil.
Next, fill a sink or a basin with hot water and drape a towel over your face to trap the steam and heat inside. Vitally, you should try to hold your face over the steam for approximately 5-10 minutes before washing your face with cold water to close the skin up. Easy!
The Woman in the Clay Mask
A tried and tested method of getting rid of blackheads, a clay mask made up of bentonite clay has a variety of rich healing properties to rid your skin of any nasty blemishes. It works by drawing out the impurities and oils in your skin, making sure your face is left glowing.
Crucially, this clay mask will tighten your skin as it dries and provide your face with the essential minerals it needs to get the blood flowing. More importantly, it’s one of the quickest and simplest ways to wave goodbye to blackheads for good.
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