How to remove blackheads: is it safe to do it at home?

Many people complain about blackheads, those little black dots on the skin that can bother so much to the point of even influencing self-esteem. But no squeezing your face! There are ways to prevent blackheads from appearing and, if they insist on appearing, you can take some measures that will not harm your skin.

Want to know more about it? So, continue with us! We have here the main doubts clarified by a beautician and some videos that can help you in this mission. Check out!

Products to prevent and treat blackheads

The biomedical steta and cosmetologist Cássia Jardim does not recommend removing carnations at home, due to the risks that this attitude can pose to health. However, some products can help you stay away from those annoying dots. Check it out!

1. Vichy Normaderm Facial Cleansing Soap, at Panvel
2. Exfoliating Gum from Rochas Quintal, at Sephora
3. Acne Solution Adcos Drying Toner
4. Salve Moisturizing Antioxidant
5. Chata de Galocha Green Clay Face Mask at Sephora
6. Bioderma Sébium H20 Cleansing Water, at Beauty on the Web

See how easy it is? There are also homemade masks that can help remove blackheads. See this article on face masks.

All about blackheads: dermatologist clarifies main doubts

We talked with the biomedical esthete and cosmetologist Cássia Jardim about the main points regarding the removal of blackheads. Take a look!

What is the difference between internal blackheads and blackheads? Internal blackheads are called closed comedones. These are newer blackheads that have the skin layer covering them up, so their removal becomes more difficult. In these cases, we make a very neat emollience and use lancets (very thin needles), which help a lot in this removal. Blackheads are the oldest. The “black” means that they are already oxidized and, therefore, they have inhabited that place for a while.

Is it safe to remove blackheads at home? Preferably not. There is a whole preparation of the skin and the environment for this procedure. Removing a blackhead at home can cause inflammation or even infection of the site.

Are there recommended home treatments? Not. Everyone has a different skin type, so there is no one thing that is good for everyone. When it comes to the skin, we must always make a personalized assessment and only then indicate the specific dermatological cosmetics for the skin to be treated. These home treatments are very harmful and can injure, burn and generate stains.

How to prevent blackheads on the skin? For the prevention of blackheads, the ideal is for the patient to have basic care at home daily to keep the skin clean and healthy. This includes a specific soap, a good moisturizer and an excellent sunscreen. But, of course, it’s important to keep your skin cleaning up to date with an aesthetic professional.

Remembering that consulting a specialized professional before performing any procedure is fundamental to ensuring your health. If you have any further questions on the subject, do not hesitate to look for a beautician and/or dermatologist!

How to treat blackheads: explainer videos

It’s always good to follow the experiences of those who understand a little more about the subject and have good tips to give, isn’t it? Check out some videos that may help you:

Foods that cause acne

It’s no secret to anyone that food influences skin health, is it? Nutritionist Patricia Leite talks about 10 foods that can worsen acne. Can sugar cause acne? Watch the video and find out!

homemade skin cleanser

Skin cleaning doesn’t always mean squeezing blackheads and pimples, you know? Beautician Patrícia Elias talks about some steps you can take to keep your skin healthier and smoother. She also warns about the need to always visit a professional to do that deeper skin cleaning.

Gentle skin care

In this video, Lara Makeup shows you some procedures you can do at home without harming your skin’s health. Remembering, once again, that you should never extract blackheads and pimples at home, okay?

Interested in learning more about caring for your blackheads? So, also learn about face scrubs and how to make your skin smooth!