How to get rid of blackheads: the most effective ways

We tried a lot of remedies for blackheads, trusting advertising or recommendations. But! There is no result. If you are still looking for the best remedy for blackheads on the nose, forehead and chin, this article is for you. Blackheads (synonym: comedones ) cause aesthetic discomfort. Many perceive them as a cosmetic defect, but currently the International Association for the Treatment of Acne Patients has recognized comedones as the zero or initial stage of acne.

That is, the decision to get rid of them is more than justified, because... their development leads to the appearance of inflammatory elements of acne on the face, or pimples.

How to get rid of black dots

Keeping pores clean is not a one-time procedure, but regular, competent care, which includes the implementation of 2 points:

1. The use of retinoids to normalize the amount and composition of sebum, as well as regulate skin exfoliation.
2. Carry out a course of superficial peeling for the same indications, then switch to maintenance procedures once a month.

professional cleansing masks for home use once a week .

These are exactly what we will talk about today.

General characteristics of products for removing blackheads on the nose

Blackheads are pores clogged with “plugs” of sebum. Gradually, the secretion of the sebaceous glands mixes with dead epidermal cells, dust, and oxidizes under the influence of oxygen, turning black. They are concentrated mainly in the T-zone, where the skin is most prone to oiliness. One of the most problematic areas is the nose.

Skin covered with black dots looks very unsightly, it causes psychological discomfort, so you need to fight them

Of the specialized products for combating blackheads on the nose, only patches of a characteristic shape can be named. Other scrubs, gels, tonics, masks, creams can be used to cleanse the entire face. To ensure effect, they solve three problems simultaneously:

• “loosening” the sebaceous plug;
• removal of pore contents;
• preventing the appearance of blackheads in the future.

Pumpkin mask DermaQuest

A professional pore cleanser - DermaQuest Pumpkin Mask - pulls out and dissolves sebaceous plugs, eliminates oily skin and impurities in just 10 minutes! Performs the function of atraumatic cleaning.

Dense comedones are difficult to remove by squeezing, and lotions and serums are not able to dissolve the dense contents of the pores.

The pumpkin mask has a steaming effect in combination with a comedolytic effect - deep cleansing. Clear skin and healthy complexion immediately after using it!

Composition of Pumpkin Mask

• 50% pumpkin pulp is a source of active ingredients for the skin: natural vitamin A, antioxidants, natural fruit acids and enzymes, pyrogens - substances that warm the skin, open and cleanse pores.
• 3% mandelic acid is a fat-soluble acid that penetrates into pores and cleanses them. Has an antiseptic effect - prevention of inflammation.
• 3% lactic acid – this percentage moisturizes and restores the skin.
• 3% pumpkin enzymes and lactobacilli - restore healthy skin balance - microbiota, prevent bacterial growth.

Properties of pumpkin pulp

Pumpkin pulp is a unique ingredient due to its active substances:

• Natural pyrogens – increase skin microcirculation, warm the skin, open pores. Due to heating, dense black dots come to the surface, making their removal easier. The active substances from the professional mask penetrate the skin better.
• Natural fruit acids - work as a soft peeling, removing layers of dead cells both from the surface of the skin and inside the pores. Helps dissolve and remove comedones.
• Natural enzymes also work to gently exfoliate the skin and promote better penetration of active substances. Restore skin microbiota - the microbial balance necessary for skin health, prevents the development of the inflammatory process and the appearance of acne.
• Natural vitamin A – normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, reduces the production of sebum. It is an ingredient in the 1st line for removing blackheads on the face. It has an additional effect - lightens pigmentation and activates collagen synthesis.
• Pumpkin pulp also contains B vitamins, vitamin C, niacin and vitamin E.

The question arises: is it possible to use natural pumpkin pulp to cleanse the skin or are there differences? There are differences. DermaQuest pumpkin mask – professional product:

• contains mandelic acid 3% - comedolytic - dissolves fat plugs, has an antiseptic effect;
• lactic acid 3% - delicate exfoliation and moisturizing of the skin;
• professional pH 4.0 – deep penetration of active ingredients from the mask;

How to clear your face of blackheads using a pumpkin mask

1. Cleanse skin of makeup and surface impurities with a cleanser.
2. Apply a pumpkin mask to clean skin for 10 -15 minutes.
3. For thick, sensitive skin, you can use it under a vaporizer or while taking a shower or bath, this will enhance the steaming and cleansing effect.
4. Rinse with plenty of water. If necessary, remove single comedones without applying much pressure.
5. Finish by applying moisturizing and soothing products to the skin.

Clean pores without blackheads, pores become narrower and less noticeable, the skin becomes smooth, even and fresh complexion.

Why does this problem occur?

Each of us, dear ladies, has pores on our skin - they serve as ducts for the sebaceous glands.
When the secreted fat oxidizes, it darkens - this is why blackheads appear on the face (scientifically they are called comedones). Sebum oxidizes when it cannot flow freely out of the pores. This happens in the following cases:

• too much fat is produced and it is thick;
• keratinized particles of the epidermis do not peel off well and block the sebum exiting the ducts;
• Inflammatory processes occur in the skin, which disrupt the normal functioning of the glands.

Cleansing strips for the nose, forehead and chin, 6 pcs, CETTUA

245 ₽

Dietary supplement NOT A MEDICINE

What else can cause blackheads to appear? Hormonal changes. For the first time, comedones appear, as a rule, at the stage of puberty, but women often suffer from them during pregnancy and menopause. This problem is also caused by dietary flaws - excessive consumption of sweets, fatty foods, and starchy foods.

However, in order to get rid of blackheads on the face, most often it is enough to use cosmetic products that reduce the amount of sebum, exfoliate dead skin cells of the epidermis, and relieve inflammatory processes.

DERMACLIA mask for problem skin DermaQuest

DermaKlia mask for problem skin DermaQuest is a complex mask for oily and problem skin with comedones. Composition of the DermaKlia mask

• Kaolin 20% - absorbs excess skin secretions from the surface of the skin, cleanses pores of comedones. The low percentage and texture of the mask does not cause overdrying and dehydration of the skin.
• Salicylic acid 0.5% - delicately and effectively eliminates hyperkeratosis and dissolves the contents of pores.
• Lilac stem cells have a pronounced sebum-regulating effect and normalize sebum production.
• Niacinamide - relieves irritation, normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands and melanocytes.
• Hyaluronic acid, allantoin, white willow bark extract, plant stem cells.

How to use DermaKlia mask

• Pre-wash with cleanser
• Apply to clean face, avoiding the eye area
• Exposure time 10-15 minutes
• Rinse with warm water
• Apply moisturizer

Used 1-2 times a week.

Rating of the TOP 7 best remedies for blackheads

Our rating presents both pharmacy products that are well-known to many, as well as those produced by mass marketing and which have shown their best side. Each of them is easy to find in any pharmacy or store in the city:

• Differin;
• A.F.Y.;
• Klenzit;
• "CLEARSKIN" by AVON;
• "Pure skin face toner" from Oriflame;
• Neutrogena Visibly Clear;
• Gel mask against blackheads “Clean&Clear”.

Let's consider what effect they have on your skin.

Differin

Well-known pharmaceutical cream from the French company Laboratoires GALDERMA. A pronounced therapeutic and cosmetic effect is noticeable after the first week of use. The product is often used as a treatment for acne and acne.

Cost: from 882 to 904 rubles.

Differin cream

• maintaining a normal balance of substances;
• nutrition and protection of the epidermis;
• decreased sebum production;
• freeing pores and melting fat plugs;
• preventing the appearance of new inflammations;
• effective treatment of acne;
• providing an anti-inflammatory effect.

• dries out the skin.

Differin has become my savior in the fight for healthy skin! The only pharmaceutical product that helped me. It has virtually no smell, does not dry out my skin - my skin is oily, so I don’t notice much tightness. I recommend!

AFY

The famous Chinese black cream film for the face, which is gaining more and more popularity every year. The basis of the product is therapeutic mud, which effectively fights not only rashes and blackheads, but also the first age-related changes. You no longer need to sign up for expensive salon treatments - because this super effective product can be used right in your home.

Cost: from 800 to 990 rubles.

AFY cream

• getting rid of acne, comedones and blackheads;
• improvement of the structure of the epidermis;
• complete skin nutrition;
• increased elasticity;
• regulation of water-salt balance;
• soft peeling effect;
• high-quality pore cleaning;
• the product has an antimicrobial effect.

• dries the skin;
• can be used for no more than a month.

An advertisement for a black mask literally followed me everywhere: all social networks were literally filled with photographs of satisfied customers. At some point I decided to try this mask, but I didn’t expect any wow effect. And I was very surprised when literally after a month of use the acne disappeared! I haven’t used any other products, so I can confidently say that this is thanks to the Afy cream film! So I recommend it!

Klenzit

Many experts believe that it is Klenzit that can get rid of blackheads, being the best remedy that can be purchased at the pharmacy. The cream was produced by a practicing Indian dermatologist and is not only cosmetic, but also a real medicine based on a retinoid.

Cost: from 700 to 800 rub.

Klenzit cream

• eliminates open and closed comedones;
• exfoliates dead and dead cells;
• effectively treats acne;
• frees pores from blockage.

• the effect will be visible only after 3 months of use.

I have mild acne: it does not cause me many problems, since the foundation hides any imperfections, but nevertheless, I have always wanted to get rid of this problem. A friend recommended “Klenzit” - it can be found in any pharmacy. I used the product for a month, during which time the acne completely disappeared, and the rashes themselves began to appear much less frequently. I recommend!

"CLEARSKIN" by AVON

One of the most affordable products on the market for problem skin, which, despite its fairly low cost, gives maximum results. The only condition is regular use: morning and night. The tonic has a pleasant smell, does not cause a feeling of tightness, giving the skin a feeling of freshness and cleanliness.

Cost: from 150 to 220 rubles.

tonic CLEARSKIN

• The optimum ratio of price and quality;
• nice smell;
• effect proven by experts: acne disappears after three weeks;
• easy to find on sale.

• contains alcohol.

I have been using Avon products for 4 years now, so when choosing a product for my problem skin, I settled on Clearskin. I've been using it regularly for a year now. During this time, the skin condition has noticeably improved, there is practically no inflammation left. For such money - an excellent result!

"Pure skin face toner" from Oriflame

A mild tonic that contains alcohol and is nevertheless suitable for absolutely any skin type. It should be applied exclusively to the T-zone (basically, this is where all the problem areas are located). It tones perfectly, does not dry out the skin, does not cause a feeling of tightness, and does not leave a greasy film on the face.

Cost: from 279 to 400 rubles.

Pure skin face toner

• suitable for any skin type;
• perfectly tones;
• does not contain oils;
• does not dry out the skin;
• effectively tightens pores;
• does not leave a greasy film.

• does not remove dirt very well;
• Not suitable for girls with dry skin.

I don’t know much about cosmetics, so when I was choosing a product, I didn’t bother for a long time - I bought the proven Oriflame brand. And I was right: acne and inflammation became noticeably less after just two weeks of use. A month later I had already forgotten about them. But I continue to use the tonic for prevention - I recommend trying it, it has an effect!

Neutrogena Visibly Clear

A daily soft scrub from a French manufacturer, containing small scrubbing particles that do not injure problem skin. The product does not dry out or irritate the epidermis, effectively dealing with impurities and minor inflammations. Ideal as a daily “wash.” Despite the fact that the scrub does not have any effect on tightening pores, acne noticeably disappears with regular use.

Price: from 393 to 500 rub.

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Scrub

• small scrubbing particles;
• the scrub does not irritate or dry the skin;
• can be used daily;
• perfectly removes acne;
• mattifies and refreshes the face.

• does not tighten pores.

The product suits absolutely everything: it has a pleasant smell, after use there is no feeling of tightness on the skin, it looks smooth, has an even color and structure. Blackheads still appear, but noticeably less. The scrub is definitely worth the money, I will continue to use it.

Gel mask against blackheads “Clean&Clear”

“Clean&Clear” is a well-known line of products that effectively combat problem skin. This gel mask gently whitens the skin, acting as a soft peeling. In addition, the product also has a drying effect and is suitable not only for combating blackheads, but also acne. Noticeable effect after 3 applications.

Price: from 351 to 469 rub.

Clean&Clear gel

• soft peeling effect;
• dries out inflammation;
• fights not only blackheads, but also acne;
• the effect is noticeable after the third application;
• Suitable for any skin type.

• does not tighten pores.

After pregnancy and childbirth, the condition of my skin noticeably worsened: inflammation and blackheads began to appear. I immediately bought this gel mask, since I had already used Clean&Clear products before. I noticed the effect after 3 uses: skin tone evened out, inflammation and blackheads became less noticeable. I recommend.