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Introduction

So you want to do blackhead removal at home. There are several methods you can use, but what is the best method to use? It just might be blackhead removal strips.

Understanding Blackheads'


Blackheads are classified as acne. I would consider them not acceptable, but not the worse form of acne you could develop.

Blackheads are fatty plugs that develop as a black dot blocking a follicle, mainly on your face. In medical terms they are known as an open comedo because the follicle is not closed like a pimple (Closed comedo).

They form when sebum (body oil) collects in a hair follicle which is partially blocked by dead skin. The sebum that is exposed to the air oxidizes and turns black.

So how do you get rid of blackheads?

Squeezing

When you develop blackheads your first instinct is to squeeze it to get rid of the darn thing. Of the three methods I outline here in how to get rid of blackheads, this is the last one you want to use.

By squeezing blackheads you could damage your skin and even scar it. If this is the only avenue you have to remove your blackhead the best course is to just leave it alone and let it go away by itself.

Blackhead Removal Instrument

This is a tool that your dermatologist uses to remove blackheads from your face. You can even buy this tool and perform the procedure yourself.

It is a metal rod with a small loop at one end. You use it by dragging the loop across the blackhead after you soften your follicle with warm water. By dragging the loop across your blackhead, your blackhead will be removed with no scarring. You may develop a red irritation on the spot of where your blackhead was, but it will go away after a short period of time.

Blackhead Strips

One of the better methods to remove blackheads is by using strips. These are strips that you place on the area where the blackhead is and after waiting for the strip to dry, you remove the strip and the blackhead. One side of the strip has glue on it that adheres to the blackhead and when it dries, the blackhead comes out when the strip is removed.

Most people who use the strip report good results. To ensure they are effective make sure you get the strip wet enough to activate the glue and make sure it dries completely before removing.

Conclusion

Blackhead removal strips are effective at removing blackheads if you wet it enough to activate the glue and you let the strip dry completely.