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Tips To Soften Blackheads Before Removal

By Debdatta Mazumbder

There are some skin problems that seem minor at beginning but give you great difficulties later. Blackheads are such type of problem. Many of you get irritated with blackheads and become more annoyed when you find it difficult to remove.

What is a blackhead? Generally, due to excessive sebum production and presence of skin debris, your skin gets black bumps. These are known as blackheads.

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Why does this happen to you? Your skin gets exposed to the dirt and pollution. Moreover, dead cells deposits on the outer portion of your skin.

All these mix up and clog your pores and your skin can’t breathe properly. Then those black marks appear on your skin. If your skin is not cleansed properly, blackheads appear and cause pimple and acne. But sometimes it becomes hard to remove blackheads.

What do you do then? You start to prick or squeeze it. But that is not the solution of it. Rather pricking may cause scars and open pores. Therefore you need ways to soften black heads before removal.

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What are the ways to remove black heads? There are many but before removing you need tips to soften blackheads before removal. Why do need ways to soften black heads before removal? If you make those soft, they will easily come out without hampering your skin. Here are some helpful tips on how to soften black heads before removal-

1. Cleanse

1. Cleanse

following certain ways to remove black heads include proper cleansing. Try to carry face wash that suits you and wash your face at least thrice a day. Cleansing makes the dirt washed away and your pores will remain clean.

2. Use Scrubber

2. Use Scrubber

usually, blackheads appear on nose, chin and foreheads. Regular exfoliation can make those soften and remove easily. Try lemon sugar scrubber or walnut scrubber to remove blackheads. Rub on the areas for 15-20 minutes. Then with an extractor remove blackheads.

3. Hot Water Steam

3. Hot Water Steam

one of the best ways to soften black heads before removal. Boil water on stove. Take it off and put your face close to the pot. Cover your head with a towel. The steam will help to clean the dirt and thus your blackheads will soften enough to remove.

4. Use Face Pack

4. Use Face Pack

there are some face packs which serve well as ways to remove blackheads. Take baking soda and make a paste with mineral water. Rub the paste on the areas of black heads. Do it for 10 minutes. Baking soda can clean the dirt and soften your black heads to remove.

5. Use Blackheads Removal Strips

5. Use Blackheads Removal Strips

this is not only one of the ways to soften black heads before removal, but also extract it from deep down your skin. These strips are easy available in cosmetics medicine stores. Follow direction and wait as directed. Pull off and see the black dots are on the strips.

6. Warm Compress

6. Warm Compress

take a clean towel and soak it in hot water that you can take. Now rinse it and put on your face. Keep it for 10-15 minutes. The warmth will let your pores open and blackheads removal will be easy.

There are many other ways to soften black heads before removal. But you also need to follow a routine so that those never come back. To build a shield you have to be healthy from inside. Increase your intake of fluid.

Eight glasses water a day can keeps such problems far away. Instead of taking caffeine or beverage drinks, go for fruit juices and fruit smoothies. Never forget to remove make up before going to bed.

Story first published: Monday, June 22, 2015, 17:20 [IST]
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