How To Get Rid Of Blackheads : Causes, Myths, Natural Treatments

So, you finally decided to find out how to get rid of blackheads? Congratulations, because you just stumbled upon the exact information that you were looking for. I've spent hours researching the web for the best information on how to remove blackheads from the area around my nose (and generally the whole area underneath my eyes) and I've come up with lots of good information. I've dissected the information on blackheads into 4 parts. I also hope this information will help you.





 In the first part you'll find out what blackheads really are. In the second part you will find out what generally causes blackheads. After this comes the most important area - I will list only the best and natural blackhead removal treatments. You won't have to buy any expensive acne products that will only hurt your skin. I will also share with you some myths that constantly circle around this topic. Finally, I've found some great videos on this topic, and they are going to be listed below. So, be sure to stick to this article and find out how to get rid of blackheads!

Important tip: Even though this article shows you the best practices to get rid of blackheads, there's a great ebook called Acne Cured which shows you exactly what the root causes for acne outbursts are and how to get rid of them. I know that the internet is filled with people trying to sell you something, but trust me on this one. If you don't like it (I'm sure you will), you can get your money back.

What are blackheads in the first place?

Simply put, blackheads are black or yellow bumps (or plugs) on your skin. They are a type of acne vulgaris. Those little bumps which are embedded into the very pores of your skin are the first stage of acne outburst since they form before the bacteria. As you probably already know, bacteria will simply attack the skin pores and infect and inflammate your skin.

A very notable fact that you should be aware of is that these bumps generally occur after puberty. This means that hormones are involved in this issue. Excess hormones inside of your skin produce (or better to say - stimulate) sebaceous glands, which means that excess oil production will occur eventually. Excess oils will eventually get stuck in your skin pores, and after being exposed to the air they will turn black.

Here is a video that explains pretty thoroughly what blackheads really are. If you're not into reading, I suggest you play this video first.



What causes blackheads?

There is no real evidence of one true cause, which means that there are many people and doctors who suggest that there are many causes of blackhead outbursts. Some people say that the real cause is the genetics, some people swear that blackheads are cause by hormones. Some say that medications are the real reason why you get them, while others go so far to say that irritation, stress or humidity lie behind the outburst.




Humidity has lots of strong arguments. Pretend for a moment that your skin is humid. You will sweat a lot and this is the breeding field for blackheads to appear. Why? Well, combine the oils in your skin with the fact that your surface is sweaty. There's no reason for black heads not to occur, right?

If you are a pregnant woman, you might notice the increased amount of black heads all over your face. Don't worry though, because we pretty much know that the reason for this outburst is simply the fact that during pregnancy women suffer severe hormone changes.

What about medications? Can there be a case for them to be the true cause of your pain? Well, you first need to understand that medications oftentimes block the production of sebum, which is the lubricant matter that comes out of sebaceous glands. Your skin pores will become clogged and black heads will appear. This is even more true with cosmetics which are oil-based.

We could go on like this forever, but there's no point. What's really important to understand is the process which generates blackheads. The process is important, not the source.

The process for blackhead generation.

First of all, as we've already mentioned, sebaceous (or sebum) glands produce sebum. Sebum is simply a type of oil which the skin itself produces.

As a matter of fact, normal levels of sebum production are very beneficial for your skin. This kind of oil can "water proof" your skin; it also has it's own part in moisturizing your skin surface - this protects your whole body from sun and UV rays. If the skin isn't moisturized, your whole surface would be filled with cracks.

Lets' get back to the main point. We now know that skin produces sebum which can be great. But there is a catch to it though - dead skin cells and bacteria can become trapped in the sebum. This will in turn produce clogging of the pores as well as the inflammation. Clogged pores can sometimes be huge. If they are, no layer of the skin will be produced to cover the infection mentioned above. As this infection is exposed to the air (since there is no skin above it) it will turn black (because of the process of oxidation). This is the process in which you get your little black bumps called blackheads.

How to get rid of blackheads - natural home remedies for blackhead removal.

Now that you know what blackheads are and what causes them, it's time to find out how to truly get rid of them using natural methods.

First of all, I would like to inform you about the blackhead removal treatments that DO NOT WORK.

Throw away any ideas about blackhead removers and blackhead extractors that you've probably seen on the internet. I tell you, they simply might damage your skin. Don't waste your money on stuff like  IGIA which promises you glory and wonders. I've heard about the new vacuum pore cleanser thingy from these guys which promises you to suck th blackheads out.

Don't use the blackhead removal gels or creams either. Stuff like Proactiv and other solutions simply doesn't work and should be avoided. They aggravate your skin and this is very dangerous, since the are made of very suspicious ingredients.

Now we can finally devote our time to treatments which will actually help us to get rid of blackheads.

Squeezing them out. First of all, you should not listen to people who say that every squeezing is bad. It's not, but the thing is that you should be very careful when trying to squeeze the blackheads out. However, here's a greater and more successful method:

• First of all, apply a facial scrub. One of the best is the Clean and Clear Deep Cleaning Moisturizer. For about a minute, gently massage it into your blackheads.
• After this, apply rubbing alcohol on the skin surface (which is infected with blackheads, of course). Take a small needle and scrape the blackheads. Be very gentle.
  
  
• Take a hot towel or a wash cloth and put it on your blackheads until it cools down. You can repeat this step a few times (for example you can put the hot towel 3 times in a row. After the first round cools off, warm it again, and do it again for the last time).
  
  
• After this, simply wash and dry your face.
  
  
• Repeat this process for the next 2-3 days and you will eliminate the blackheads from your face. This is the best method for me, and works all the time.

Below is a great video that I was able to find which will really help you get rid of blackheads naturally. Be sure to watch it, because this is really quality info for sure!



Some Myths About Blackheads.

#1 More washing reduces blackheads. This is completely wrong, since it in fact produces a counter-effect. Too much washing will block your skin pores. Simply wash your face twice daily and don't over exaggerate.

#2 Masturbating causes blackheads. This is wrong, since doctors generally have data that does not support this idea.

#3 Stress causes blackheads. This is a tricky one though. Even though stress does not generate them directly, we've already discussed that the black heads can be caused by hormones. Well, stress levels affect hormone levels so it can be linked together.

#4 Diets, chocolate and candies are guilty for my blackhead outburst! While this can be true, it's very individual. Have you ever seen people who just take in tons and tons of bad foods and chocolate (all kinds of candies too) and never ever get a single bump? Well, that's because their body allows them to do this. This is why eating healthy foods rich with antioxidants and vitamins is great, but you should only apply this to an individual case.

Conclusion

Well, this is the information that I was able to collect and test on how to get rid of blackheads. I hope it will help you, as it has helped me for sure. Feel free to leave your comments below. Also, if you want to, you can share your blackhead removal treatments that worked for you. Thanks!