Having blackheads can be annoying and removing them at home can be a task. Besides blackheads, many people also experience whiteheads, which at times may look like acne and also known as closed comedones. Dr. Nisha Arya, a Dermatologist based in Chandigarh explains that when sebum, dead skin and dirt present in the skin clog the pores, whiteheads begin to appear. They can also appear as a result of not removing the makeup properly, improper skin care, pollution as well as hormonal problems such as PCOS.
Dr. Nisha says that the main reason for the occurrence of black and whiteheads is common, i.e. clogging of the pores and hence, exfoliation is the best way to avoid the problem. She says that using scrubscontaining AHA, BHA or Benzoyl Peroxide is very beneficial. It helps in removing the sebum, dead skin and dirt from the skin to a great extent. And besides preventing blackheads and whiteheads, scrubbing also is beneficial in dealing with many other skin problems.
However, not just exfoliation, proper regular skin care also is helpful in preventing such skin-related conditions from developing. Cleaning the face with micellar water before going to bed and using a face serum containing retinolis highly beneficial in removing whiteheads. But remember, if the problem worsens, if you experience too many blackheads or whiteheads on the face, growing too quickly, consult a dermatologist.