Almost everybody wants to have a clear complexion because the face is the first thing most people notice when they meet someone.
Unfortunately, if you have a bad complexion there isn't much you can do to hide it.
That's why good skin care is essential if you want to not only avoid acne but also other skin problems that can wreak havoc on your appearance and confidence such as blackheads.
Here are some tips on keeping your complexion in top shape.
Clogged pores are the problem of most complexion problems.
Most people know that clogged pores can lead to pimples and this is also the cause of blackheads.
The key to solving a blackhead problem is keeping your pores clean.
There are many different ways that pores become clogged and some of them, such as a genetic predisposition to clogged pores, can't be controlled completely.
Other problems that cause clogged pores like too much oil in the skin can be helped to some degree.
It's important to figure out what is causing your blackheads so that you can then take steps to clear up the ones you have and prevent future blackheads from forming.
Excellent hygiene can make a big difference in the appearance of your complexion.
Establish a good skin care routine that involves washing your face daily with an anti-acne or anti-bacterial facial cleanser.
This is the best way to get all the potential pore-clogging materials off of your skin such as pollution, makeup, dirt, and sweat.
Makeup should be kept to a minimum if your pores clog easily, especially oil-based items like foundations and cream blushes.
Switch to natural or mineral makeup if you have a lot of clogged pores and always be sure to wash off all your makeup entirely before going to bed.
You should also exfoliate your face once a week using a scrub to take off the dead skin cells resting on the surface of your skin that prevents your pores from breathing.
If you already have a lot of blackheads on your face, you may be looking for a good way to get rid of them.
A lot of people squeeze their blackheads and this does indeed eliminate the gunk lurking inside and clear the pore.
The problem is that your fingers can introduce a lot of bacteria to the pore and this could lead to inflammation and pimples.
No one wants to trade blackheads for pimples so be very careful and use clean fingers or better yet use a tool made for extraction so that you don't have to touch your skin at all.
Steaming the face first can make removal a lot easier.
If you have a large area to cover, a pore strip can make the job faster.
These adhesive strips pull all the material out of your pores upon removal to help remove a bunch of blackheads at once.
Some people prefer to use chemical treatments to get the sebum out of their pores because manual extraction is a big unpleasant and can take up a lot of time.
Products that contain salicylic acid or beta hydroxy acid go deep into the pores and break up the sebum that is collecting there so it can be easily washed away.
This can be used in conjunction with manual extraction, using the chemical treatments to prevent future blackheads and reserving extraction for the bigger blackheads that pop up and are easy to see.
Keeping your pores clear is not hard if you commit yourself to the process and take a few extra minutes out of your day to focus on prevention and treatment.
You may still get smaller blackheads from time to time but by following these steps you should notice a big improvement in your complexion.