What are blackheads, what causes them and how the heck do get rid of them, oh and how do you prevent them?

i NEVER had acne but since the birth of my child im always getting it the pimples are gross but at least they go away...and yes i wash my face. i've bought tons of diffrent products but nothing works!What are blackheads, what causes them and how the heck do get rid of them, oh and how do you prevent them?
Blackheads are caused by over active sebaceous glands (the oil producing glands of the skin). The excess secretion of oil expands and thickens the pores of the skin. The oil collects in the pores and hardens into a plug. The pores are then clogged with hardened sebum or oil. Since the pores are open, the tip of the clogged grease is exposed to the air and oxidises, turning black. Hence, blackheads are formed.





Oily skins naturally tend to attract dirt and grime from the environment and these pollutants also collect in the pores with hardened oil Blackheads cause the pores to be further enlarged and people with oily skins end up with a skin texture that is coarse and trough. Apart from the fact that blackheads look unsightly, they are the cause of acne. When a pore is fully blocked, the oil gland can get infected resulting into a pimple. Therefore, the control of blackheads is one way of preventing acne.





Blackheads not only appear on the face, but on the back, chest and other areas that are rich in sebaceous glands.





Blackhead extraction is a professional job and it should be left to people who know exactly know how to do it. Never pick at them. Tampering with the skin by forcing blackheads out brutally can damage the skin tissue by destroying the inner layer. The counter part of the blackhead is the whitehead, which is also caused by collection of sebum in the pores, but in this case the pores are not open and the sebum is not exposed to the air.





Effective methods for removing Blackheads.


It is most important to keep the skin scrupulously clean.





1.Use an oatmeal or almond mask throughly to cleanse your face. Mix either oatmeal or almond powder with enough rose water to make a soft paste that spreads easily on the skin. Rub it on your skin with your fingertips, paying special attention the problem areas. Leave to dry for about 15 minutes and then rinse off with cold water.





2.Apply undiluted lemon juice, two to three times a day, on the affected areas.





3.A solution made out of one and a half cups of hot water and half a tablespoon of boric powder is an ideal concoction for blackheads, Saturate a face napkin in this hot solution and press on to the skin, repeat twice. Extract blackheads carefully with a blackhead remover and sterilized cottonwool. Pat on an astrigent.





4.Warm a little honey and apply on the trouble spots. Wash off after 10-15 minutes.





Try out these home remedies for cleaning out your blackheads yourself or get in touch with a qualified beautician.What are blackheads, what causes them and how the heck do get rid of them, oh and how do you prevent them?
I have great luck with ';Acne Free,'; which you can buy at WalMart.
Blackheads are an accumulation of dirt and oil on the face and is specially prevalent on people with big pores. What you can do to get rid of them is to go to the dermatologist for a facial and cleaning. They will ';vacuum'; your blackheads. You can also try home remedies such as facial masks and the strip that you place on your nose but for deep blackheads, professional treatment and removal is recommended.





To prevent them, just keep your face clean regularly. If you have an oily face, use a face cleanser for this particular skin type (try Acne-Aid) and avoid facial washes with a lot of moisturizers as this will contribute to oiliness.