Acne is a terrible condition to get, and has a horrible quality of showing up just when you least expect it. When I was in high school, I got a big pimple on the end of my nose the day before the senior prom. Boy was I embarrassed. Blackheads are probably one of the worst kinds to get, and can be the most difficult to remove. However, there are a few blackhead removal methods that have been proven to be effective, which I’d like to talk about in this article.
The most important to remember is that although pimples and blackheads seem to show up overnight, they actually take a while to form, so they can take a while to get rid of. Blackheads are no exception. So when you try the methods described here, be sure to give them at least a week before you can expect to see any difference.
The first method involves creating a miniature steam bath for your face. Just fill up a sink with hot water, and lower your head so your face is receiving a lot of steam. Then take a big towel and put it over the back of your head and shoulders, creating a small space filled with steam. If you can, leave the water running so the steam stays hot. Just be careful.
Once your face is nice and sweaty, you’re ready for the next part. This is just washing your face, and using whatever favorite anti blackhead cream you have. Some people use that soap that feels like it has sand in it. It removes the dead skin. Other people like to use regular enzymatic cleansers, as it can further break down the oil in your skin. Just be sure to wash your face really well after your steam bath.
Another method is to use some type of tape or wax to physically pull the blackheads off. You can do this two ways. One way is to buy special tape, or sticks. You clean your skin, and apply the tape or the stick to your blackhead, and then carefully pull it off. Be sure to clean the very well afterward. Another way to do this is to have your face waxed. It seems strange, but actually it’s quite common for people to do this.
Since there are several different degrees of severity of acne and blackheads, be sure to keep trying different things. Just keep trying, and stay consistent, and before you know it, your face will be clean and clear.