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How do I get rid of blackheads
- You are getting ready to go out and want to look your best, and then yeuk, all you see looking back at you in the mirror are - ugly
blackheads
on your nose!
It’s a common myth that blackheads are the result of modern dirt, grim and pollution. A blackhead is none of these. The blackhead we see is simply the result of a chemical reaction when excess sebum blocks the pores and is then mixed with oxygen and melanin pigment from dead skin cells, causing it to blacken. Many women including some beauty therapists like to treat blackheads by squeezing them, which can be a very effective way to remove the blackhead. This treatment is not recommended as you can cause infection, inflammation or even permanent damage to the skin, making the condition much worse than it already is. So how can we help to get rid of our blackheads?
. Once you get into a routine, it’s easy, and can be very relaxing to take time out of the day to enjoy a facial steam or face mask.
First Aid - Lemon juice has a slightly bleaching effect on the skin. Squeeze the juice out of a fresh lemon and dab onto areas of your face which have blackheads. Leave for at least an hour if not overnight.
Skin Care Plan to help get rid of blackheads :
are removed. Never be tempted to go to bed with make-up on.
2. Tone after cleansing to remove excess cleanser. 3. Exfoliate at least once a week to remove dead cells which may clog and block your pores. 4. Tone your skin after exfoliation to remove any residue. 5. Steam cleanse twice a week using a few drops of lemon, lavender or tea tree 6. Tone your skin again after steaming to remove any dislodged dirt and dead cells. 7. Use a face mask once a week, giving your skin a really deep cleanse by removing the daily build up of dirt and pollution which may clog and block your pores. 8. Dab a treatment oil or cream, such as tea tree or lavender, onto any spots or pimples you have. 9. Tone again after using a mask to remove any mask residue. 10. Use a good moisturiser, one which contains a sunblock.
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