Comedones

Just take and erase black dots and acne from your face will not work. According to rumors, even the notorious Hollywood beauties lost in the war with comedones. But you can get rid of imperfections. We’ll tell you how.

What are comedones

Comedones are small bumps that appear on the skin when the sebaceous glands become blocked. It is believed that this problem is teenage: due to hormonal changes, the sebaceous glands begin to work too actively, sebum clogs pores, and comedones form. However, they can appear at any age – for example, during pregnancy, as well as due to illness, stress, unbalanced nutrition or improper skin care.
What are the types of comedones?
Open (they are also called black dots) are plugs in the ducts of the sebaceous glands. A thick skin secret oxidizes and darkens in the air, and it’s time to look like a dark dot.

Closed (pimples) are cavities in the thickness of the skin filled with dead cells and the secretion of the sebaceous gland. Inflamed, they turn red, and then turn into painful pustules filled with pus.

The test will help you learn how to care for problem skin.

Areas of comedones on the face

Their favorite place is the T-zone: here the oiliest skin. In addition, the nose, forehead and chin are most affected by the sun, wind and pollution. But comedones can also appear on the cheeks, neck, and hairline, and are thought to signal a particular problem in the body.

This is how comedones are formed, which spoil our lives so much.

In Chinese folk medicine, there “acne map”. If you believe her:

  • black dots or subcutaneous acne on the forehead “scream” about problems in the small intestine;

  • on the temples – indicate problems with the bladder;

  • along the eyebrows – with a heart;

  • on the bridge of the nose – with the liver;

  • under the eyes – with kidneys;

  • on the nose – with the pancreas;

  • on the cheeks – with the stomach;

  • on the chin – with the organs of the small pelvis.

Acne map: where is the “breakdown”?

Reasons for the formation of comedones on the face

Diseases of the internal organs – this is one of the causes of comedones. But there are others.

Hormonal Reorganization – we already mentioned it when we talked about teenagers and pregnant women. But it also occurs during menopause, so women 45+ have every chance to “remember youth”, once seeing ugly rashes in the mirror.

Unbalanced nutrition – excess in the diet of sweet, fatty, salty and smoked, alcohol and coffee abuse. As a result, the sebaceous glands activate their work, open comedones are formed. The first piece of advice given by dermatologists is: “Eat your diet.”

Wrong skin care – insufficient or excessive. Perhaps you neglect cleansing or, on the contrary, use scrubs and lotions too often. If your skin is prone to comedones, you should avoid cosmetics containing mineral oils and silicones.

The habit of touching the face — we rub our foreheads, scratch our noses, and touch our chins dozens of times a day, and our hands are not always clean. This bad habit leads to inflammation and the formation of comedones.

When to See a Doctor for Treatment

If blackheads and subcutaneous acne bother you, it makes sense to consult a dermatologist. And he will probably refer you to other specialized specialists – a gastroenterologist or an endocrinologist.

What salon procedures will help against comedones

This problem is common, and beauty salons and clinics have long learned to deal with it. All of these methods are quite effective.

Do you have comedones? Seek help from a specialist.

Ultrasonic cleaning

Perhaps the most pleasant and painless procedure aimed at removing comedones. Pollution is removed from the pores with a special spatula, which affects the skin with ultrasound.

Mechanical cleaning

Not pleasant ones. The skin is steamed, and then the pores are cleaned with a spoon of uno. Pretty painful manipulation.

Vacuum cleaning

During vacuum cleaning of the face, sebum and impurities are sucked out of the pores by a special vacuum nozzle.

Atraumatic cleaning

Suitable for those who cannot tolerate pain. Means are applied to the face that open the pores and “expel” impurities outward.

But even non-traumatic salon procedures have contraindications. You should not go to the beautician for the procedure if you:

  • get sick – moreover, even with the most banal cold;

  • suffer from dermatitis.

If there is an allergy, it must also be reported to a specialist.

Is it possible to get rid of comedones at home

Many people do just that – they just squeeze out black dots. But dermatologists scold for this, because without skill there is a risk of injuring the skin or a vessel, and a small inconspicuous point will become large and painful. In addition, inflammation can spread more widely.

Closed comedones, small pimples with white heads, should not be squeezed out at all! Yet the most reliable way to get rid of comedones at home is to properly care for problem skin. It is possible to prevent or minimize their appearance with the help of cosmetics of the appropriate purpose.

An overview of products for the care of problematic skin prone to comedones

Focusing on your skin type, choose products that cleanse and reduce sebum production.

Corrective care against imperfections, 24h moisturizing, Normaderm, Vichy

Moisturizes, reduces shine and fights skin imperfections.

Cleansing foaming gel for oily acne-prone skin, Effaclar, La Roche-Posay

It cleanses the skin well, fights blackheads and removes excess sebum.

Gel for removing makeup and cleansing the skin Absolue, Lancôme

Gently cleanses the skin, restoring its natural radiance.

Scrub mask “Magic clay. Detox and Radiance, L’Oréal Paris

Contains three natural clays and charcoal. Cleanses the skin, exfoliates, visibly tightens pores.

Cosmetic “Clean Skin Active 3-in-1” with charcoal, Garnier

Great for skin prone to blackheads. Contains salicylic acid, known for its antibacterial properties, as well as charcoal and blueberry extract. Perfectly mattifies the skin and helps it fight imperfections.

Serum for facial skin against imperfections Blemish & Age Defense, SkinCeuticals

Reduces oily skin, reduces imperfections and the appearance of signs of aging.

Prevention of acne

As you know, it is more difficult to deal with a problem than to prevent it. What to do to prevent acne (comedones) from appearing?

  1. Take good care of your skin. Follow a daily ritual of cleansing and moisturizing with products suitable for your skin type.

  2. Observe hygiene. For some reason, some people forget that before cleaning their face, you need to wash your hands. Others do not wash off makeup at night, others share powder or mascara with a sister or girlfriend. And this should not be done!

  3. Do not abuse hair styling products. We won’t talk about the need to wash your hair as it gets dirty – everyone already knows this. But about the fact that gels and mousses can get on the skin and clog pores, we recall. Use them carefully, especially if you have blackheads on your forehead.

  4. Avoid direct sunlight. They can also provoke the appearance of comedones. If you will be exposed to the sun for a long time, wear a wide-brimmed hat and/or apply a non-porous sunscreen.

  5. Follow nutrition. Drink more water – up to 6-8 glasses a day. Do not forget about vegetables, fruits, whole grains, unrefined oils and lean protein. Some dermatologists recommend additional vitamins A, E and zinc supplements – check with your doctor if you need to do this. Stay away from sugary, salty and overly fatty foods – and limit your intake of dairy products. There are studies showing that due to the excess hormones they contain, milk, sour cream and cottage cheese can provoke the formation of acne.

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