Our face isn’t all white and radiant as always but sometimes it annoys us to see something black on our face. Sometimes we also can see something which is in white color instate of black. So what are these two things that are on our face? One thing I can tell you that it is called blackhead and whitehead.
Blackhead is named black due to its appearance on your face which is black but it is not dirt stuck to our face. It composes of melanin, skin particle and excess skin debris that is accumulated which also can be called dark pigments; blackhead is also one of the types of acne. Generally, blackhead is formed due to excess sebum produced by glands that are trapped in the pores of out skin. A plug is formed when sebum oxidize and hardens close to the upper layer of the skin which clogs the pores.
Whitehead is formed when the hair follicle does not open to air, so it’s clogged with sebum and dead skin cells. Due to its lack exposure to air, the air does not oxidize the melanin thus leaving it white in color. Whitehead plugs are embedded deeper than blackhead which makes it hard to be removed.
An infection on the plug starts when the white blood cells overproduce to battle against bacteria that are destroying our skin. Propionibacterium acnes or P. acnes bacteria can cause inflammation of acne formed then it becomes reddish in color.
Removing acne, blackhead or whitehead needs time, patient and the right medium. Some people speculate that it might be the cause by food intake and some are not. Therefore, we don’t need to go on a diet to remove it but just avoid any food that can cause inflammation of acne. Blackhead doesn’t mean our face is dirty and constantly washing it. The more hard you scrub and more frequent you wash, it will definitely do more damage to the face. Thus, the advice is to wash twice a day with facial scrub or suitable soap to reduce the amount of oil contained on the skin.
Antibacterial products that contain benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin can be used to treat blackhead and whitehead. Benzoyl peroxide usually works with mild cases of acne cases to none where it acts to reduce clogging by treating hair follicle. Trentinion acts the opposite way from benzoyl peroxide where it forces whitehead to open up and easily plugged out.
In conclusion, removing blackhead and whitehead manually is not a wise choice to do and it’s better to rely on facial wash or cream to remove it.
Time to dispel a few acne myths and focus on some facts.
What you eat doesn’t cause acne. Eating chocolate and greasy food likes fries and pizza doesn’t necessarily give you spots. If it’s all you eat, it’s the fact your body is not getting all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy that’s causing spots. Eating a balanced healthy diet should cause no problems. If you notice when you eat a certain food, you get acne, it’s likely you have an allergy and it would be wise to avoid this food as much as possible.
Another common myth is that acne breakouts are caused by not washing your face enough. Of course everyone should wash their face everyday but over washing your face can aggravate acne. Some cosmetics could initiate a breakout, but if a soap or certain make-up causes you to have more pimples, it is worth it to recify that immediately. It could still be a good idea to consider using hypoallergenic products.
Lastly, there is an acne myth that daily stress causes acne. Common stress in not a major factor causing acne, however some anti-stress prescriptions have acne listed as a potential side effect. If you are using a product that you think may be causing acne then it is best to consult your doctor or research this.
There are several herb for acne treatment. Some actually help acne while others help to cover it up.
Sandalwood apart from being very aromatic, can be used as a paste. It is very smooth and when applied to the body can create an unblemished look.
In the Orient, tumeric can be used for infections, boils and help in recovery of an accident. It has been used for centuries. Another herb, used in the Orient is basil. Basil is thought of as on the purest of plants, and not just the plant but the soil where it grows. It is said to be so good that if it is used in the bath it will heal any skin complaint.
Burdock, dandelion root, sarsaparilla and red clover all promote a good healthy blood stream so these can help acne as well.
Lastly some good herbs for acne that have anti-inflammatory properties and are good for the skin are witch hazel, tea tree oil, licorice root and calendula.
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