Black dots on the face is a problem familiar to many firsthand and found in people of all ages. The formation of sebaceous plugs (comedones) is due to blockage of the glands responsible for the production of sebum.
Their tops, located in the upper layer of the epidermis, become black from contact with dust, dirt, cosmetics and exfoliated layers of the epidermis. Most often, the formation of such pimples, the favorite places of which are the chin, nose and forehead, occurs due to exposure to external factors (dust), improper skin care, the use of low-quality cosmetics, hormonal imbalance and poor he alth.
Squeezing out blackheads with preliminary cleansing of the face is the simplest method of solving the problem, aimed not only at removing unpleasant formations, but also at making the skin smooth, velvety and he althyaesthetic appeal. The face must first be steamed - in this case, the sebaceous plugs, after a slight pressure, go away instantly.
Carrying out steaming procedures
The main steaming procedures aimed at the qualitative removal of black spots on the face at home are:
Steam mask. Boil water in a small saucepan, add a spoonful of herbal decoction (sage, St. John's wort, chamomile), a drop of essential oil (lemon, eucalyptus or tea tree) and a little s alt. Then you should bend low over the saucepan, cover your head with a thick terry towel and breathe hot air for 15 minutes. It is recommended to cleanse the face before the steam mask
- Visiting a sauna or bath. It is during such hygiene procedures that the maximum opening of the pores occurs: in terms of effect, they are equivalent to steam baths. In parallel, it is recommended to use compresses: in a hot decoction of chamomile, gauze folded in several layers should be squeezed out and applied to the facial area. Change the compress as it cools.
- Hot masks. To use them, you will need ready-made compositions characterized by a steaming effect: special strips, hot scrubs, blue clay masks.
Fighting Blackheads: Home Methods
Squeezing black dots on the face should be done after the pores have expanded. Hands should be cleanly washed, wrapped in a sterile napkin, fingertips -soaked in a solution of alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. You need to remove only well-groomed blackheads, squeezing them with your fingers on both sides. If the desired result is not fully achieved, it is better not to overdo it and leave the remaining comedones for the next procedure.
To narrow the steamed pores and bring them to their natural state, the treated skin should be wiped with a tonic or lotion. Then it is recommended to make a mask that is best tightening (based on lemon juice, egg white or clay), after which wipe the skin with ice and lubricate with a moisturizer. After cleansing, the face should definitely be given a break from cosmetics.
Disadvantages of homemade skin steaming
The method of steaming the face with subsequent extrusion of black dots has a number of disadvantages:
- risk of infection in open facial pores, which can lead to an increase in the number of comedones and the appearance of acne;
- possible overdrying of the skin.
Squeezing out blackheads with preliminary cleaning is recommended once every 1-2 weeks; more frequent steaming can lead to enlarged pores and aggravate the situation.
Patch against blackheads
An alternative to steaming is a cleansing patch, which is glued to the back and wings of the nose, kept for the time set according to the instructions and abruptly removed. Strips of this type can be prepared independently. To do this, mix warm milk with a mixture of gelatin and place for 10 minutes in the microwave.oven.
The swollen warm mass should be applied to the skin, wait for it to harden completely, and then remove. Then the face must be disinfected with infusion of calendula or chamomile and softened with cream. Removing black dots on the face with gelatin is a fairly effective and widespread method in which 80% of the dirt present in the pores is cleansed.
Extruding black dots with a rod
With all the variety of facial cleansing devices, everyone has a scribbled ballpoint pen - the first assistant in home cosmetic procedures.
Squeezing black dots on the nose with a rod is done after steaming the face over herbal-based water vapor. With a pre-disinfected rod, it is required to alternately, with light pressure, cover black dots and, with the help of rotational manipulations, achieve the extraction of sebaceous plugs. After the end of the procedure, the face should be wiped with an antiseptic.
Salon facial cleansing by hand
If you are unwilling or unable to carry out the above procedures at home, you can try to remove black dots on your face in the salon. Reviews about the cleaning process and the results are different, it all depends on the professionalism of the master, the sterility of the instruments, the reputation of the institution.
There are several ways to get rid of comedones, one of which is manual (manual) cleaning. Extrusion of black dots andfacial cleansing is carried out by the hands of a beautician using various tools along the way: spoons, needles, a strainer, and so on.
Pre-opening the pores by steaming or applying warming creams, heat compresses, paraffin masks.
Procedure steps:
- remove dead cells and remove fat with a strainer;
- cleaning the pores manually using sterile wipes and tools;
- face disinfection with infrared rays or masks;
- soothing actions: cryomassage, darsonvalization, masks.
Features of the hardware method
The hardware method is considered an excellent alternative to manual and consists in cleansing the face with special nozzles (brushes, vacuum, ultrasound, low-frequency current) attached to a specific device.
Ultrasonic cleaning does not require preliminary steaming, it has a cleansing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, increases its elasticity and firmness. For problematic skin, manual and hardware methods are recommended.
Ultrasonic cleaning reviews
Ultrasonic facial cleaning customer reviews are as follows:
- Feels absolutely painless.
- Under the influence of ultrasound, the sebaceous plugs seem to fly out.
- Sometimes there is some tingling.
- Some patients report that when cleaning their wingsnose was a little sore. But the result pleased: the skin tightened, black dots disappeared.
Steps of ultrasonic cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning is carried out in several stages:
- Cleaning the skin (without steaming).
- Applying a product (gel or cream) that is a conductor of ultrasound.
- The main procedure (about a quarter of an hour), during which the master runs an ultrasonic scrubber over the face.
- Additional manual or mechanical cleaning, including squeezing out blackheads on the nose and in particularly difficult areas.
Folk methods in the fight against black dots
Blackheads can be effectively combated with folk remedies, one of which is a green tea mask, which you need to apply for a quarter of an hour on your face, then rinse with warm water.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp l. crushed green tea;
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar;
- 2 tbsp. l. sugar;
- 2 tsp honey.
Prevention of blackheads
To prevent the appearance of comedones on the face, it is recommended:
- eat wholesome he althy food, the main components of which are fresh vegetables and fruits;
- keep active, exercise regularly;
- carefully cleanse your face with boiled or mineral water.
