Acne is a very familiar problemmany people. Black and pink acne are the most common, but there are also so-called whiteheads. They look quite peculiar - they resemble a grain of millet. And, as the name suggests, they are white. In essence, whiteheads are nothing more than a banal blockage of pores. Pores are clogged with sweat, keratinized skin particles and fatty secretions. Such acne occurs equally often in both adolescents and adults, so doctors believe that their appearance is in no way associated with hormonal levels. Unlike all other acne. The exact cause of whiteheads is currently unknown to doctors. But it is most likely that bacteria get into the pores and begin to actively multiply there, as a result of which, after some time, a white head forms in the pore.

Proper skin care

Whiteheads on the face do not please anyone, soThey try to do it in any way. And most often they start treatment that is used for simple pimples and acne. However, there is very little benefit from such treatment. which, however, is not surprising - only a dermatologist should treat whiteheads. All independent attempts can lead to the development of various complications, up to the formation of scars on the skin. Especially if you get the bright idea to squeeze out a whitehead. However, the success of the treatment, of course, depends not only on the doctor, but also on you. And on you - to a much greater extent, mind you. After all, you must not only strictly follow all the recommendations of your doctor, but also adhere to a number of specific rules, without which you are unlikely to be able to cure these acne. This is exactly what we will talk about now.

• Regular cleansing of the skin

It is very important to keep your skin clean at all times.Cleanse your skin at least twice a day using products suitable for your skin type. It is best to give preference to products that contain alpha hydroxy acids that effectively cleanse pores and salicylic acid, which has a powerful antibacterial effect. Regular use of these products can reduce pore clogging significantly. A pore-tightening toner will also be useful - ideally, it should be used after washing. The narrower the pores, the less dirt gets into them. And, accordingly, the less they become clogged. Watch your hands - they should always be clean. It is unacceptable to touch your face with dirty hands, as you can very easily introduce an infection. As a result, in addition to acne, a boil may also be added, the treatment of which will take a lot of time and effort. And in some cases, it may be necessary to resort to drug treatment. The same applies to hair, especially long hair - it should be clean. And ideally, you need to choose hairstyles that make the hair come into contact with your facial skin as little as possible. Many women have a bad habit of going to bed without removing their makeup. This is very detrimental even to healthy skin, and if you have a tendency to develop acne, it goes without saying. Unwashed makeup clogs pores at an incredible rate. Be lazy just once - and you'll get a bunch of acne that you'll have to get rid of for a long time.

• Exfoliation

Be sure to exfoliate several times a week.dead skin cells - they are the ones that clog pores the most. For this purpose, you can use soft scrubs. Apply a small amount of scrub to a pre-steamed face, massage the skin with gentle movements, paying special attention to problem areas of the skin where acne occurs most often. Rinse off the scrub with plenty of water, be sure to use cool water - it helps to narrow the pores.

• Deep skin cleansing

Make sure to treat your skin once a week.bath day. A steam bath will come to your aid in this difficult task. To prepare the decoction, you can use chamomile, succession or peppermint. By the way, mint is best used if, in addition to whiteheads, there are also pimples on the skin. The decoction for the bath is prepared in the same way, no matter what herb you choose: put three tablespoons of chamomile, succession or mint in a saucepan, pour in water and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes, then turn off and cool slightly, pour into a small deep bowl. Check the temperature of the steam so as not to burn yourself. Then lean over the steam and cover your head with a terry towel. The duration of such a bath should not exceed 15 minutes. In that case. If you suffer from lung or heart disease, or hypertension, or simply cannot breathe steam, replace the bath with hot compresses - they also steam the skin well. Just make sure that the terry cloth does not cool down - change it in time.

• Moisturizing the skin

Skin needs hydration no matter whatwhether it is dry or oily. Don't forget about it - dehydrated skin will never be healthy, no matter what you do. Choose the most suitable cream for you and use it regularly. Keep in mind that the optimal time to moisturize your skin is in the evening. Therefore, it is best to apply moisturizer after cleansing your skin before going to bed.

• Cosmetics

Women suffering from acne need tochoose cosmetics very carefully - they must be of exceptionally high quality. It is unacceptable to use oil-based cosmetics - they only make the situation worse with acne. In addition, cosmetologists recommend that girls with problem skin completely refuse to use foundation and powder, as they clog pores very badly.

• Drinking regime

Successful acne treatment is becoming verydifficult if the sick person does not receive enough fluids. The body needs water to effectively remove toxins through the urinary system. Otherwise, toxins will be excreted from the body through the pores. As you can imagine, this certainly does not help get rid of acne.

Visiting cosmetologist

All the above measures will help to avoidthe appearance of new acne. But the old ones won’t go away! What to do with them, because you can’t catch them? There’s only one way out - go to a beauty salon. Cosmetologists have mastered the technique of deep cleansing the skin from whiteheads and will not harm you. Just one visit - and your skin will be clean. And this procedure is not that expensive - any woman can afford it. First, the doctor will carefully open the pores of the skin using a steam bath. Then a thorough antimicrobial treatment of the entire surface of the skin occurs and only then the doctor will proceed directly to removing the acne. Some of the acne is removed with fingers, previously wrapped in a sterile bandage. Well, special needles are used to remove those acne that are located deepest. At first glance, it may seem that this procedure is no different from a regular deep facial cleansing for acne. But in fact, this is not so - Firstly, the technique of removing acne is different. It is very important to be extremely careful, otherwise there is a high probability of scarring. In addition, it is necessary to maintain complete sterility to prevent inflammation and further spread of acne. All instruments and gauze used must be sterile, and you cannot do without antiseptics.

Folk remedies

Don't forget about acne treatmentfolk remedies. Of course, they cannot replace the treatment prescribed by a doctor, but as improvised means they are very useful. Just make sure that you do not get any component to which your body may react with an allergic reaction.

• Soft scrub

Skin affected by whiteheads is very vulnerable.And to cleanse it, it is best to make a scrub yourself. Preheat the oven and place a few tablespoons of oatmeal on a baking sheet, spread them out in an even layer and leave for 20 minutes. After that, let the flakes cool and grind them using a coffee grinder. Store the powder in a tightly closed jar so that it does not get damp. It is better to take natural yogurt without additives as a base for this scrub - it will additionally moisturize the skin. Mix yogurt and oatmeal until you get a mass with a consistency resembling sour cream. Apply the scrub to pre-steamed skin, massage for a minute and leave for another five minutes. Wash off the mask with cold water, as it stimulates the narrowing of pores.

• Mask from aloe

Aloe is great for relieving inflammation,which often accompany acne. To prepare the mask, you will need half a medium apple and three aloe leaves from a plant that is more than three years old. Put the leaves in the freezer for at least two hours. Then defrost the leaves, peel them and chop them, grate the apple and mix with the aloe pulp. Apply the resulting mask to problem areas of the skin and leave for 15 minutes, then rinse. You need to do this mask until you get rid of acne completely. Now you know how to get rid of whiteheads and you will definitely succeed. But only if the treatment is systematic, and not a one-time occurrence. Be healthy and beautiful!

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