This Is How to Get Rid of Blackheads at Home
Blackheads happen when a hair follicle becomes plugged with sebum and dead skin cells, dirt, and bacteria. When this pore-clogging debris becomes oxidized, it turns black hence the name - blackhead.
The best way to get rid of blackheads and prevent them from happening is to incorporate a few pore-clearing ingredients into your routine.
Salicylic Acid: A beta-hydroxy acid or BHA, it is oil-soluble which means it can drive down into the pore and exfoliate it from within. It can also help to regulate excess sebum production that can contribute to blackheads.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids: There are a few different types of AHA including lactic and glycolic acid. They slough away the surface level dead skin cells clearing the way to prevent pores from getting clogged.
Fruit Enzymes: Derived from fruits like pineapple and papaya, they nibble away at and breakdown dulling and pore-clogging dead skin cells.
Charcoal: A nifty addition to your skincare arsenal, this absorbs dirt, grime, and excess oil away from pores like a magnet.
Retinol: Speeding up skin cell turnover, this prevents dead skin from accumulating on the surface and contributing to blackheads. Just like AHAs and fruit enzymes, this is a great preventative measure!
Want to tackle your blackheads? Shop the below skincare buys that will unclog your pores, fast!
Wishful Yo Glow
Packed with fruit enzymes, AHAs and BHAs, this exfoliator is a triple threat when it comes to blackheads.
Naturience
Naturience Cleansing Pore Brush, €19.95
With a staggering 310,000 fibres, this densely-packed brush deeply cleans the skin, reduces pore size and, of course, eliminates blackheads. Use it with any wash off cleanser.
Lixirskin
Lixirskin Night Switch Retinol 1%, €36
Applied at night, this serum with 1% retinol speeds up skin cell turnover and refines skin texture for a smoother, brighter and clearer complexion.
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Ideal for anyone dealing with blackheads or breakouts, this Clarifying Mask contains Zinc and Kaolin Clay to absorb excess sebum and mattify the complexion. Antioxidant Purslane provides a soothing and calming effect.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Clarifying Mask, €125
