Effective Whiteheads Skin Care Treatments

Whiteheads are a type of pimple common with acne. There are now certain specific whitehead skin care products available today that can prove very effective if used correctly.

Acne is a disease of the skin that forms in the follicles or pores on your face and body. Each follicle has an oil duct that produces sebum, a type of oil needed by the skin and hair. In people who have acne these oil ducts tend to produce too much oil, which can cause pores to become blocked.

The skin below and around the follicles also releases dead cells. These cells are normally shed through the pores. When the oil and dead cells mix they can form a blockage of the pores.

When the follicles are blocked bacteria can cause the pore to become infected. The result is a red, inflamed pimple. A whitehead is a pimple that has a white bump in the center. The pimple will eventually come to a head and the bacteria pus insides will release.

Here are some tips for avoiding whiteheads.

  • Use over the counter products to cleanse the affected areas. Leave the product on the skin for several minutes before rinsing.
  • Resist the temptation to pop the pimple. This will only allow more bacteria to enter the pore as well as push bacteria further into the underlying skin.
  • Popping or picking whiteheads can cause scars. Leaving your face alone will help to keep your acne from spreading.
  • Don't over wash the skin. Washing more than twice a day can make the skin dry and irritated.
  • Sweat can contribute to acne and pimples. Always shower after heavy sweating. Wear loose fitting clothing made of cotton to help keep sweat away from the body.
  • Always wash cosmetics off every night. Excess products can fill pores clogging them further and causing more acne.
  • Use products that contain salicylic acid. This ingredient helps to loosen clogged pores and prevent future pimples from forming.
  • Clay facial masks help to absorb oil and can dry up pimples. Use only once a week as these can irritate the skin.
  • Try products for several weeks or more before giving up. Most acne treatments take a while to work and many people stop using them just when they are starting to work.
  • Use a good skin care routine. Using products and properly cleansing will work with most acne if you continue to use it each day.
  • Steaming the face can help to open up pores and unclog them.
  • Pore strips, commonly found in most drug stores, can help unclog pores that are plugged up.
  • Working in places that are hot and humid or places that use hot oil (such as fast food restaurants) can contribute to acne breakouts. If you must work in this environment always rinse your face after work.
  • Change your pillowcase nightly to reduce the amount of oils and bacteria that touch your skin.
  • If regular treatments don't work or your acne is severe you should see a dermatologist. He can prescribe stronger whitehead skin care medications and give you a plan to follow for your specific acne problem.

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