Blackheads or open comedones are very common skin impurities giving a dirty impression from the aesthetic side. They look like very unaesthetic dark protrusions which are formed after the expansion of whiteheads or closed comedones, giving our skin a dirty & dull appearance. If the blackheads become particularly large in number it is advisable to consult a dermatologist, but it is always usefull to use specific natural remedies against these blackheads, below find a list of suggestions.
Some Practical suggestions
Usually, Blackheads are formed due to an over production of sebum, which tends to accumulate in our secretory ducts & hair follicles; giving form to small masses called whiteheads which expanding open. Their content in contact with air oxidizes & becomes dark & in some cases also smelly. A very widespread practice for who suffers from this problem is to squeeze the blackheads with our fingers, although this practice is continuously not reccomended, because without the correct precautions it could cause scars and even infections due to skin laceration. In order to avoid these unpleasant incidents we must take good care of our skin hygiene, remembering to remove makeup and/or creams used on our face & neck during the day. It is also reccomended not to use face cleansing products that are very aggressive because these can cause an opposite effect and stimulate even further the production of sebum.
Egg: A great ally against blackheads
Eggs nourish & revitalize our skin therefore are a very good epidermis cleansing ally. With an egg based facial mask we can remove impurities & give our skin healthier & brighter colour & appearance. Facial masks & scrubs with an egg base are without any doubt the best & most widely used natural remedy against blackheads. To prepare a good mask all you need is the following: 1 egg, but only the egg white (albumen) and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Start by separating the egg yolk from the albumen and add the lemon juice, whisk the lemon juice with the albumen untill it becomes foamy, apply your face & were the blackheads are located (you can help yourself with a little clean makeup brush). Let it rest for at least 20 minutes. Once dried it is possible to remove the mask by delicately removing the natural thin film formed on your face starting from your chin going up. Finally rinse your face first with lots of lukewarm water, removing any residue, after rinse your face once again with cold water in order to close your pores. To prepare the scrub, we will need the egg white (albumen) and a teaspoon of cane (brown) sugar instead of lemon juice. Pour everything into a container & mix thoroughly, hence apply to your face. During the application of the scrub it is advisable to rub it in a slow circular (clockwise or anticlockwise) but firm way. Usually for the scrub preparation it is advisable to use unrefined cane sugar rather sugar beet because the grains in cane sugar are bigger, therefore a more beneficial for the treatment.
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