Blackhead Removal: Top Professional Treatments That Will End Your Blackhead Struggle

You may be one of those lucky ones that have overall nice skin, or you may have struggled with acne most of your life. Whether you’re in the first group or second, you still may have issues with blackheads. These nasty little holes, resembling black dots, appear mainly on the nose, chin and forehead. They appear when your pores get clogged with dirt and excess oil. If you’re fed up with seeing them every time you like in the mirror, read on and learn about blackhead removal treatments that can just help you get that smooth skin you’ve always wanted.

So what are blackheads actually?

Blackheads are simply impurities that collect inside the pores. The formation of these pesky things that we dislike so much is a consequence of clogged pores. They appear when toxins reach the surface of the skin and due to clogged pores can’t leave our body. Blackheads on the nose appear during excessive oil production in the sebaceous glands. Sebum along with the keratinized epidermis clog the hair follicles, creating blackheads. Black dots on the face are open blackheads, white dots are the closed ones.

Always remember to remove your makeup and properly cleanse your skin, as failing to do so may result in the formation of blackheads.

Why should you visit a beauty salon if you are considering blackhead removal?

If you’ve been struggling with blackheads for some time now, we recommend going to a beauty salon or a dermatologist. Only a specialist will be able to correctly diagnose the cause of your skin problems and choose the best blackhead treatment. At a salon you’ll have several professional blackhead removal treatments you can consider.

Blackhead extraction

During this treatment a beautician will begin with removing any make-up on your face and will then perform a facial peeling. Next your face will undergo a steam bath. Steam will aid in softening the plug of debris that’s caused your pores to clog and expand the opening of your pores. Skin prepared in this way will be ready for blackhead removal.

The beautician will wrap her fingers in cotton or tissue and then begin to squeeze out all blackheads. In some cases the skin therapist will opt for using a small metal tool called a comedone extractor. When the squeezing is over, she will disinfect the skin and apply an astringent mask and cream. After this treatment you come out of the salon with thoroughly cleansed skin.

This method, although effective, should only be occasional. Overly frequent loosening and squeezing will make the skin stretch. After a few years this can result in awfully enlarged pores.

Microdermabrasion

Another treatment is microdermabrasion. During this procedure, the skin therapist uses a special device with a diamond-tipped head. This tool gives an exfoliating effect and stimulates the production of collagen. Usually, after microdermabrasion, the therapist will apply fruit acids to the face. Typically about five such treatments are recommended every two weeks. What’s worth mentioning is that you can get the microdermabrasion treatment both at a dermatologist and in a beauty salon. If performed by a beautician, the microdermabrasion will likely be more delicate than with a dermatologist.

Some Q&A concerning blackheads and treatments