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 to overuse soap, or when you use loads of different soaps, cleaning products, makeup and moisturizer all at the same time. The skin was never designed to take on so many chemicals and it can clog up the pores, in turn causing blackheads.
Blackheads develop when the pores produce excessive oils, which secrete and scab over. So when you apply lots of different products to your face these can speed up the clogging up process and make your skin worse, causing blackheads. If anything, regular soap on its own can reduce blackheads because it dries the skin out, although this can have its own problems, such as itchiness and sore skin, which of scratched or rubbed may cause regular spots.
Regular soap however can be quite harsh on delicate teenage skin and it is better to use a specially designed scrub aimed towards clearing spots and blackheads. You can also buy blackhead strips or pads that remove blackheads, or for the more adventurous out there you can make your own homemade remedies.
Consulting an expert is always a good option if you have excessive blackheads. They can answer all of your questions and give specially prescribed scrubs that aren’t available commercially. You may want to ask your local doctor or a dermatologist (which is somebody that specializes in skin care). If you are looking for a quick fix many salons and beauty parlors offer treatment that remove blackheads professionally and a small price.
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