Blackheads And Blackhead Removal: What You Need To Know by George Hutton

Since you are sitting there reading this, you are likely suffering from acne. Acne is the one thing that nobody wants, but everybody gets. And one of the worst parts about acne is the dreaded blackhead. Similar to other forms of acne in how it is created, effective blackhead removal methods are sought out because blackheads just look much uglier than other types of acne. After reading this article, you'll have a couple of ideas on how to deal with these.

Since they are formed from the same things as pimples, you can use the same tricks to get rid of them, and also some other ways that only work for blackheads. Most everybody is commonly shocked when they find out how easily and naturally these methods work. You can choose to either do these on your own, or hire a professional to do the dirty work, either way will work.

The most popular method is to simply get a good facial scrub and to go work. These are fairly cheap, and really give your skin a good clean feeling when you are done. One secret is to simply use these cleansers on a daily basis, whether you have blackheads or not, as this will go a long way in preventing you from every getting them, as they will keep your pores nice and open.

Another method is to wax your skin. While waxing is generally used to remove hair, it can also be used to remove blackheads. You can either buy a do it yourself waxing kit, or have it done professionally if you're not sure how to do it. Most people feel a little strange asking to have their blackheads waxed, but it's actually pretty common.

One additional way is to get one of those blackhead sticks. These work similar to waxing, but they are made specifically for removing blackheads. They come in small sticks, with pieces of adhesive on the end. The process is the same. Make sure the area is clean, put on the wax, or tape, wait ten minutes, then quickly yank it off. After you pull off the blackhead, make sure to keep the area clean, otherwise you might get infected.

Of course, these are only a couple of the many effective ways to blast away blackheads. The best method, of course, is to prevent them from happening in the first place by always scrubbing your skin with a good exfoliate, as well as eating foods rich in Vitamin E and A, as these have been shown to have a positive effect on your skin.