How To Get Rid Of Whiteheads

Whiteheads appear when skin pores become clogged with dead skin cells and sebum. They look like pearly, tiny, raised white spots, caused by sebum oil when it is secreted excessively. Often, they appear around one’s eyes looking like very small white spots.

Examing How To Remove Whiteheads

While it is not possible to reduce pore size, you can succeed in minimizing the clogging in them.

To control the appearance of whiteheads (as well as blackheads) on your face, you have to implement an effective skin care program and follow it strictly. It is absolutely essential to cleanse your skin daily. Twice a day, wash your face well with alcohol and oil-free products.

You have to exfoliate at least three times a week. The exfoliator has to be applied using circular motions, to all the affected areas like forehead, chin and nose. The exfoliation helps in creating a smoother, newer skin surface by unclogging the pores, preventing further breakouts and reducing pigmentation spots.

Regular scrubbing will definitely help improve your complexion, but it will not banish the blemishes which are the result of oil, pigment and dead skin cells getting accumulated deep inside the pores. You could do some serious purging morning and night with a cleanser and toner which contains salicylic acid. Avoid using very dry cleansers as they may lead to increased skin irritation.

It is essential to use protective moisturizers in the day so that your skin maintains its moisture and suppleness. Your skin has to be kept hydrated and clean with proper cleansing and care.

Pore strips are also useful in treating enlarged pores. They help to pull away the oil and dirt build-up from the forehead, nose and chin. You have to apply the strips to wet skin, keep them on for a few minutes before peeling away.

For more serious cases, you can consult with a dermatologist to learn how to get rid of whiteheads. Your dermatologist may prescribe Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which speeds up turnover of cells and prevents old cells from clogging up your pores.

Steaming is effective in loosening up the debris that gets embedded in the skin. It is also useful for people with combination or oily skins. Steaming helps in controlling blemishes, cleansing the face, opening up the pores and softening the contents of whiteheads.

Over-the-counter topical medications are available for people suffering from acne, whiteheads and blackheads. The topical medicine has to be applied directly on the whiteheads and other affected areas on your skin.

However, it is not possible to banish whiteheads overnight, and it will take time. You have to use the topical medicines regularly as they are fairly effective but you have to be patient. You may have to wait for eight weeks or more to see any difference in the condition of your skin.

The most common over-the-counter medicines that are used in the treatment of acne, contain salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, sulfur and resorcinol. Each of these has a different effect on acne and each works differently.