Blackheads, best way to get rid of/prevent?

The best way to remove blackheads, is to buy a commercial blackhead gun. Or something called a comedone extractor. Squeezing with your fingers can actually cause cross-infection, so try not to do it. ( Easier said than done sometimes!!)





If you use any of the black head removal methods, be sure to quickly clean the skin surrounding the blackhead thoroughly with soap and water, and then apply cold pressure to close up the hole that once contained the blackhead. I use ice wrapped in a face cloth or a bowl of ice water that I can dip the face cloth in.





Besides using blackhead removers, you can also buy over the counter medications and face washes that will reduce the chance of blackheads coming back, by removing excess oil, dirt, and bacteria.


It can help if you apply steam to the face for a few minutes before using the over the counter treatments. You can do this either by using a facial steamer, or even putting a hot wet face cloth over your face for a few minutes.


This will open up the pores and enable the medication or cleaner to penetrate deep into the skin.Blackheads, best way to get rid of/prevent?
wash your face more often. Medicine is no good if your face makes too much oil. I suggest every 4 hours. This may cause your face to get red, but its better than having the face plague.Blackheads, best way to get rid of/prevent?
make sure to keep your skin exfoliated with salicylic acid or BP
Don't touch your face w/ dirty hands, and wash your face like 2 times a day with a good cleanser.