Blackheads, How to treat them?

Before knowing how to treat blackheads, it is important to know what they are and why they occur.

Blackheads can appear on the forehead, nose, cheeks, and anywhere on the face. They are a mixture of sebum and dead cells that accumulate in the pores and when exposed to air, they oxidize, which is why they turn black. Blackheads are also called open comedones and can be part of an acne condition or as a result of having oily or combination skin. Some people are predisposed to having them and they can fluctuate with hormonal, environmental, and temperature changes, among others.

How to treat them?

Wash your face twice a day, keep these tips in mind:

• You must use a moisturizer every time you wash your skin, regardless of the type of skin you have, it must be an oil-free product.

• In areas of your skin prone to the appearance of blackheads or where you have them, we recommend using a cleanser that contains salicylic acid.

• Washing the skin twice a day can cause dryness in combination to dry skin, so we recommend applying the moisturizer right after cleansing.

• If you exercise, wash your face after training to avoid blackheads.

• Don't forget to use sunscreen, there are some types of blackheads that are related to sun exposure.

• Use niacinamide (Vitamin B3), this compound is ideal to generate tolerance to retinol, hydrates, clears and illuminates your skin.