Let's Talk About How to Remove Blackheads 

Blackheads are a common type of pimple that is often too small to be seen by anyone but you. You know they’re there though and it only takes a single bacterium below the plug in the pore to make the blackhead infected. With this in mind, learning how to remove blackheads as soon as they appear is necessary. There are several cheap and easy ways on how to remove blackheads.

How to Remove Blackheads using a Cleanser or Facial Wash

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Several cleansers on the market are specific for removing blackheads. You should use one that contains salicylic acid, as it is this ingredient that helps to open up the pores in the skin and dislodge the plug. You don’t need an antibacterial product, because blackheads aren’t generally caused by the build-up of bacteria.

Using a facial wash or cleanser twice a day will keep pores free from the excess oil and dead skin cells that cause the blackheads. As added protection, you can use an exfoliating wash or exfoliating pads on occasion - once a week is sufficient in most cases. To get the maximum benefit from cleansers it is suggested that you use a facial steam bath first to really open up the pores. Remember to use a cooling toner afterwards though so that the pores aren’t left open to the elements.

How to Remove Blackheads using Mechanical Means 

If you have the time and the patience, you can learn how to remove blackheads mechanically. There are several products on the market that pull the blackhead out for you but you can easily do this yourself, without the need for expensive gadgets.

Before you start popping your blackheads out you will need to get them soft and warm. The softer a blackhead is the easier it is to remove so using a facial steam bath is recommended. A chamomile steam bath is both refreshing and beneficial to your skin so this is a good one to try. Relax over the facial steam bath for around five minutes before looking for blackheads. This then gives the pores time to open up ready to release their contents.

You can wash your face with a blackhead facial wash at this point, if you want. This is how to remove blackheads that are very soft. The ones that need a bit of extra help will be left behind. One important thing to remember when removing blackheads mechanically never force the blackhead out or you might end up creating a scar. Blackheads will only come out when they are ready to and squeezing vigorously can damage the surrounding skin and cause much bigger problems.

How to remove blackheads push gently on the surrounding skin and if the pore is open enough the head should pop out. If it doesn’t, leave it and try again a few days later. Another option is to use pore strips to remove blackheads. Make sure they are for sensitive or all-skin types though as the glue on some strips can react with already damaged skin e.g. from acne.