Don’t we just love it when we see our blemish-free, clear face in the mirror? All seems well with the world, when we look good, doesn’t it?
Sadly, these times are few and occasional. Most of the time the face that stares back at us is marked with acne, blackheads or whiteheads. Even the most flawless of complexions is not spared of these regular skin breakouts that leave their mark on the face.
So, does that mean goodbye to our baby-soft, clear skin? No, you still can prevent blackheads and whiteheads on face with some healthy lifestyle changes and a clever skincare regimen.
How do you prevent blackheads and whiteheads?
Prevention is definitely better than cure, so why not get to know how to prevent these breakouts from appearing in the first place?
Do you know why blackheads and whiteheads occur? Yes, we all know these are a result of excess sebum combined with dirt and grime, and are often due to hormonal changes.
But did you know that even simple habits like not touching your face often, or protecting your skin from sun damage can help reduce these skin breakouts?
The following healthy habits will help in keeping your skin clean
- Eat plenty on fresh fruits and raw vegetables, and drink enough water to cleanse your system from within.
- Keep your skin clean at all times. Focus on the “T-zone” – the area from your forehead to your nose, as this is generally a spot where breakouts occur. Whiteheads and blackheads on nose are all too common.
- Make sure you use a pore cleansing face wash that deep cleanses your skin. Clay face masks work very well in exfoliating dead skin cells.
- Avoid touching your face every now and then. Dirt or germs from your fingers get transferred to your facial skin this way. Keep your smartphone surface dirt-free.
- Wash your hair regularly, as oil from your scalp or hair can clog your skin pores.
- Remove your make-up off every night. NEVER sleep with stale make-up on your face.
With these basic good hygiene habits, use the best skincare products to refine skin texture and regain your radiance.
How do you get rid of blackheads and whiteheads?
Don’t panic when these skin breakouts appear. Stress and anxiety will only worsen the problem.
Develop a skincare routine that starts with cleansing, goes on to deep cleansing and exfoliation, and ends with moisturizing with a skin brightening moisturizer.
Keep in mind the following:
- Avoid picking or scratching on blackheads or whiteheads, as this can lead to the infection spreading and skin getting scarred.
- Look for make-up products that are labeled “oil-free” and “non-comedogenic” (don’t clog pores). Products that clog your skin pores cause acne and blackheads.
- Use a pore cleansing face wash with White Birch and Peony extract, along with the exfoliating properties of Pearlstone. This remarkable face wash cleanses, purifies and brightens your skin. It has exfoliating ingredients to cleanse your facial skin of all traces of dirt, oil and environmental pollutants. Dermatologically tested, this face cleanser suits the most sensitive of skins too.
You can also exfoliate and deep cleanse your skin with a clay face wash that has Amazonian White Clay along with Aloe Barbadensis, that detoxifies your skin while visibly minimizing pores. It is gentle on your skin, and exfoliates dead skin and excess oil to leave your skin soft, fresh and healthy.
- A pore tightening toner that is alcohol free helps in keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Apply one with Calendula petals, Burdock Root extracts, and Allantoin to refresh and refine your oily or sensitive skin. This toner improves skin tone, and soothes and refreshes your skin.
- Oily, blemish-prone skin needs regular moisturizing too. Vitamin C, along with Glycolic Acid, works excellently to reduce marks and scars, and improve skin texture. Finish your skincare routine with a skin brightening moisturizer that has Activated C (the most potent and quickly absorbing form of Vitamin C), Glycolic Acid with White Birch extracts. This versatile cream can be used during daytime to moisturize your blackhead and whitehead prone skin, or can be applied at night in a thicker layer as an intense overnight mask.
So, there you are! No need to live with blackheads and whiteheads on face any more. Use the top- rated skincare products of Kiehl’s to get rid of blackheads and whiteheads, and get your radiant skin tone back.
And let the compliments come pouring in.
