Whiteheads and spots can be the bane of many teenagers lives, although the good news is there are lots of treatment for whiteheads on the market. Gone are the days are dirty flannels and regular soap. There are now literally hundreds of dermatologically tested creams, soaps and wipes out there specifically designed to rid teenagers [...]
Unlike whiteheads and acne, which is now generally accepted as something all teenagers go through, blackheads still have a negative connotation. A lot of people still believe the black specs are literally unwashed dirt, but that is far from the case and anyone who insinuates this are ignorant. Blackheads occur when too much oil I [...]
Despite their annoyance and cause of embarrassment the answer to the common question of “how do I get rid of blackheads” is actually quite simple and doesn’t usually require any specialist treatment from a doctor. To understand how to get rid of them it is best to understand how they develop.
The skin is made up [...]
Blackheads are one of the more annoying forms of skin problems for teenagers and people of all ages. A lot of the time people who don’t usually get spots still have blackheads. Scientifically known as the open comedo, they form in the pores as excessive oils secrete from them, oxidizing in to a black “plug” [...]
People often ask “does regular soap cause blackheads?” There is no straight answer. It really depends on how you use soaps and what soaps you use. Generally the answer is no it doesn’t. Using regular soap on your face with clean wipes or flannels should just clean your skin. The problem occurs when you begin [...]