under the skin spots and black heads

[wleshbeetle]

what the best way to clear them, i have alot of under the skin little spots and black heads, on my forehead, mouth area and nose, the t-zone area basically, i do regular excercise, eat healthy what the best things to do to clear them or procducts to use? [please help!

[Roughquest]

Blackheads are caused by partially blocked pores. The "black" appearance of them is not caused by dirt, but by the oxidising effect of air on the sebum (oil) in a blocked pore and the melanin pigment from the dead skin cells.

The best way to get rid of blackheads is to remove the cause of them � excessive sebum (oil) and dead skin cells. Use only products made with natural ingredients that are not too astringent. Harsh products can strip the skin of oil, causing it to produce more sebum which leads to more blocked pores. Don't be afraid of using cleansing products containing natural oils, such as jojoba or coconut oil to cleanse the skin. These oils are close to our natural oils, so they don't block the pores. Use a gentle exfoliator every day to remove dead skin cells so they don't block pores. Just remember to be very gentle, over exfoliation can exacerbate the problem. Avoid products containing the following: alcohol, isopropyl mystate, lanolin, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, propylene glycol, mineral oil and parabens.

Do not to try and extract them forcibly, either using your fingers, fingernails or a comedone (blackhead) remover. This can cause permanent damage to the pores and stop them working properly for ever. You may squeeze some of the blackhead out, but you could also force some of it even deeper into the skin, which may lead to infection (large spots, pimples or even cysts) or permanent damage. Touching your skin should generally be avoided to prevent cross infection.

[wleshbeetle]

thats brilliant, but can you suddjest any products to use?

[Roughquest]

There are some specific strips you can use on your nose / T-zone area called Biore Pore strips, you stick them on the problem areas and leave for a while and peel them off - they should remove the dirt and blackheads easily and without damaging your skin, alternatively try searching for an exfoliate scrub - I cant think of any but there are lots on the market, go to Boots and have a look there, I remember a good one used to be Apricot Scrub but I dont know if they make this anymore, also go to Superdrug and buy a pair of wash/exfoliation mitts to use in the bath or shower, I use them and they are great for getting your skin circulation going in the morning, they are cheap too, 99p a pair, but remember to buy a new pair every couple of weeks.

[wleshbeetle]

thats fab once agian how come you know soo much?

[Roughquest]

Ha, thanks welshbeetle, unfortunatly I have found out through experience with my own skin routine since a teenager, trial and error....and older sister too !

[Lonnie]

have a look at my answer in this thread, belive me, it works, not painful, and doesn't leave any marks.

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Body-and-Soul/Q uestion340229.html