When we notice blackheads on our face , we have a desire to get rid of them as quickly as possible. But what is the best way to do this and is it possible to squeeze out blackheads?
Experts say that with the right approach this can be done . Squeezing out blackheads is one of the stages of mechanical facial cleansing, which helps improve the condition of the skin.
Where do blackheads come from?
Black dots on the skin of the face are formed at the end of the pore , they are also called comedones. They are compacted sebaceous plugs that are darkened by the admixture of cosmetics, dust and dirt.
This problem most often affects people with oily skin, but no one is immune from the formation of comedones.
Causes of blackheads:
- insufficient skin cleansing,
- use of comedogenic cosmetics,
- disruption of the process of sebum secretion and self-cleaning of pores in the body.
Most often, comedones form on areas of the skin with enlarged pores , that is, on the nose or chin.
However, they can also appear in other places, such as on the cheeks, forehead or lips.
Professional cleaning of comedones
There are cosmetic procedures for grinding, peeling, and mechanically squeezing out pimples with a deep core. Diagnosis of pathology and determination of the degree of damage by comedones is carried out using a microscope.
When removing a formation, a specialist can use a Uno spoon, a metal cosmetology needle, or a Vidal loop - a stick with an elongated eye at the end. Before squeezing, the patient’s face is steamed, softened, and dirt is removed from the pores by pressing on the area with the comedone.
Types of hardware cleaning:
- vacuum: the plug is sucked out from the skin with a device;
- ultrasonic: short waves penetrate the epidermis, massaging the tissue, pushing out comedones;
- galvanic: low voltage currents soften sebaceous plugs, squeezing the substance out of them.
You can remove the top layers of skin by extracting the formation using chemical peels: Jessner, salicylic, trichloroacetic, fruit, glycolic. The procedures help eliminate wrinkles, scars, tighten the oval of the face, and remove pigmentation.
What to do with blackheads
To get rid of comedones , you need to keep your skin clean and take measures to narrow the pores. If the reason for the appearance of blackheads is only poor hygiene, then these measures will help after a while.
If the reason is the use of comedogenic creams, then you should discard them and replace them with more suitable ones. However, it will also take time to restore normal skin condition.
The fastest way to get results is to squeeze out the contents of comedones .
How to squeeze out blackheads correctly? This is best done by a professional cosmetologist , but it is possible to perform a similar procedure at home.
Most often, it has to be repeated regularly, so it would be a good idea to learn how to squeeze out blackheads yourself .
Mechanical facial cleansing
The main method of combating comedones is their regular removal and maintaining clean facial skin.
Regularity will be the key to stable results, and the skin will become smoother and more attractive.
How to squeeze out blackheads at home? First, the face needs to be prepared . Secondly, carry out the procedure in compliance with the rules of disinfection. Thirdly, carry out proper skin care after it.
Preparing your facial skin
Before squeezing out blackheads on your face, you need to cleanse the skin and enlarge the pores .
For cleaning, you can use special lotions, scrubs and other cleansers. You can expand your pores by steaming your skin or using products designed for this purpose.
Steaming facial skin effectively opens pores . To get results, you can do steam baths or hot masks; the same effect can be achieved when visiting a bathhouse or sauna.
To make a steam bath, you need to boil water or prepare a decoction. Now you need to lean over the container and, covering yourself with a towel, breathe hot air for about 15 minutes.
Ingredients for preparing the decoction:
- herbal mixture of chamomile, St. John's wort, sage,
- Oak bark,
- essential oils of eucalyptus, tea tree.
Steaming your skin at home is not difficult , but not everyone likes to breathe over a saucepan with steam.
It’s quite easy to do this with the help of a professional device – a steamer. You can purchase it in stores offering products for cosmetologists.
Hot masks
A cloth moistened with a decoction of herbs or still mineral water, heated to a temperature of 400C, is applied to the cleansed skin.
This mask is applied for about 15 minutes, but every 4-5 minutes you need to wet the fabric again to maintain a constant temperature.
In addition, you can use ready-made masks with blue clay , special steaming strips or hot scrubs.
Squeezing large blackheads
Squeezing out small blackheads on the nose usually goes without problems and the procedure does not require much effort. But it happens that too large comedones form on the nose, which are not so easy to deal with. It happens that large inflammations are not removed after steaming and scrubbing; they can only be squeezed out using the following steps:
- Clean your face thoroughly first. Remove makeup with special products suitable for your skin type,
- since you plan to squeeze out blackheads on the nose, clean this part of the face more thoroughly, then treat with tonic or lotion,
- Steam your skin over a container of hot herbal infusion for 20 minutes to maximize pore expansion,
- use thin medical, sterile gloves pre-treated with Chlorhexyline,
- Buy a magnifying mirror in advance. You need to squeeze comedones in good lighting so that you can see the rod coming out of the pore,
- try to press your fingers around the large black dots so that the contents come out straight away. Try to minimize trauma to the skin when squeezing, otherwise unsightly marks may remain after the procedure,
- find exactly the direction of movement when squeezing out blackheads in which the result will be visible,
- after eliminating each acne, lubricate the area with a disinfectant solution,
- after squeezing is completed, apply an emollient to the entire treated area for a few minutes, then remove the residue with a napkin,
- At the end of the procedure, treat your nose with a tonic tonic.
To relieve inflammation and redness from the nose after squeezing, sprinkle it with baby talcum powder and leave for an hour. Then the remaining powder can be removed with a regular dry cloth.
Do not get carried away with squeezing out blackheads, because this can lead to noticeable marks on the nose. And on the wings of the nose a network of burst small blood vessels may form.
Squeezing out blackheads
After preparing your facial skin, you can begin the procedure itself. How can you squeeze out blackheads? This can be done with your fingers or using special tools .
When squeezing with your fingers, you should wrap gauze napkins around them to protect the skin from scratches that may be left by your nails.
How to do it:
- gently place your fingers on both sides of the comedone,
- press on the skin without squeezing the blackhead.
Please note that the skin does not need to be squeezed, the pressure should be directed downwards. This will allow the contents of the pore to come out and cleanse it.
In order for the contents of the pores to be easily squeezed out, they must remain open, so you need to periodically apply a warm, damp cloth to your face.
You can squeeze out blackheads using special tools that are sold in professional cosmetics stores. One of these tools is a stick with a loop on one end and a needle on the other .
The second option is the Uno spoon , which is a device that resembles a small spoon with a hole in the center.
By applying a loop or spoon to the skin in the area of the pore so that the black dot is in the center, you can force its contents to come out. To do this, you need to press the tool onto the skin.
Precautionary measures
It is not recommended to resort to squeezing out formations, however, if this is necessary, be sure to treat your hands with an antiseptic.
You should definitely remember these rules before getting rid of acne:
- It is not recommended to squeeze out blackheads without finding out the reason for their appearance.
- It is forbidden to squeeze out comedones with your fingers, as the condition may worsen.
- Before the procedure, hands must be washed and treated with an antiseptic. Tools too.
Skin care after the procedure
After squeezing out blackheads, the skin must be treated with an antiseptic to prevent infection. Antiseptics can be any:
- tincture of calendula,
- cleansing lotions,
- salicylic alcohol.
The final stage is tightening the pores , that is, reducing their size.
To do this, you can buy special products or use “grandmother’s” methods. For example, wipe your face with a piece of herbal ice .
A mask made from egg whites has a good effect on narrowing pores . When it dries, it forms a thin, tightening film, which is washed off with warm water. After removing the mask, rinse your face with cold water.
Folk remedies
Kefir , which contains acids, is an excellent remedy for getting rid of comedones. Kefir-based masks are useful for oily and combination skin.
- Apply kefir to problem areas.
After 20 minutes, wash off.
Hercules mask with kefir:
- In a mixer, mix 1 tsp. oatmeal with kefir to obtain a thick paste. You can add a pinch of table salt and a couple of drops of boric acid.
Apply for 20 minutes, then rinse.
Lotion made from honey and calendula tincture:
- Add 1 tsp to a glass of warm boiled water. honey, 1 tsp. calendula tincture, mix.
Wipe your face 2-3 times a day.
Parsley juice:
- Finely chop the parsley and pass through a juicer.
Wipe your face with juice 2-3 times a day for 14 days.
Scrub
Scrubs that can be easily prepared in the kitchen will help you remove spots on your face. They can remove both small and large and deep blackheads. The scrub recipe must include abrasive ingredients. This could be salt, ground coffee and oatmeal.
Nutrients are also added to the scrub, which can be honey, clay or yogurt.
To combat blackheads, you can purchase special patches in any store (they can also be called strips or patches). The nasal patch must be moistened in warm water and immediately applied to the skin. After 20-30 minutes, when the patch dries, the patch must be torn off from the skin.
Thanks to antibacterial substances, the skin does not become inflamed, and its redness is insignificant. Propeller patches are effective against blackheads. They are classic (regular) and special. They contain activated carbon and green tea. Charcoal is good at removing dirt from pores, and green tea removes skin irritation.
In addition to Propeller, strips from Nivea and Skinlite remove blackheads.
Real reviews
Valentina, 23 years old, Voronezh:
“For me, activated carbon was the most effective. It's convenient that the process is quick. Crush the tablets, add a few drops of water, mix and you can apply immediately. I usually use it before bed to allow my skin to breathe at night. I got rid of blackheads in a few weeks, I continue to apply masks sometimes for prevention.
Natalya, 20 years old, St. Petersburg:
“I suffered from blackheads, acne and other problems until the 10th grade. I thought that no means would save me, I was even embarrassed to go out for a walk. Then a friend told me about the medicine Baziron AS, since then the gel has always been in my cosmetic bag. It is expensive (for a student), but the result is decent. After a month of use, the face evened out, the skin became healthy and clean.
Vladislava, 28 years old, Gelendzhik:
“I never change my favorite recipe for skin problems - I bought an inexpensive salicylic acid at the pharmacy, wiped my face with a cotton pad in the morning and evening, and after a couple of weeks I forgot about all sorts of spots, small pimples and other troubles. I know that a friend constantly uses store-bought charcoal strips for her nose. He says that they are very helpful in maintaining cleanliness, if not neglected. Personally, I haven’t tried it, there’s no need.”
German, 19 years old, St. Petersburg:
“I had terrible skin for 2 years of high school and tried a bunch of things to try to be normal because my peers made fun of me. Even the scars after the inflammation remained. Friends recommended coffee scrubs, herbal infusions, lemon - everything was in vain, because my skin was sensitive and it got worse. I found salvation in salicylic acid.
Yulia, 26 years old, Nizhny Novgorod:
“I do the cleaning myself, squeezing out blackheads regularly, mainly in spring and early autumn. For disinfection I use formic alcohol. After the procedure, no makeup or exposure to the sun for 3 days. When I first tried to clean blackheads, I neglected sterility. Then for 2 months I didn’t know how to cure inflammation with small abscesses.
