Blackheads are common to all skin types and are the result of a naturally occurring buildup of sebum within the pores. Blackheads cannot be removed, and squeezing them is very bad for the skin. Clean your face with steam carefully to make it harder for sebum to build up on your skin and reduce the number of blackheads you have. Keeping skin clean is the only way to reduce visible blackheads, and steaming can be part of your skincare regimen.
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Method 1 of 2: Steaming Face
Step 1. Wash your face thoroughly
Steaming helps soothe and unclog the skin's pores, which can help clean them, but it also makes the pores more susceptible to inflammation and can lock in any dirt that has settled on the face. Before steaming, wash your face thoroughly with room temperature water, removing all dirt, dust, makeup, and oil from the skin. Never steam your face before cleaning it.
Step 2. Fill the sink or bowl with hot water
The face can be steamed on any other clean bowl, sink or basin. Steaming is usually done by spreading a towel between your face and the sink to create a barrier that can trap the steam and heat in the container, soften the skin, and open the pores.
Make sure to thoroughly clean the surface of the basin with soap and rinse before steaming your face. The previous opinion stated that antibacterial soap was very good to use, but recent research has shown that antibacterial soap can cause superbugs, therefore the use of detergent and ordinary soap is recommended. Regular soap will kill any germs trapped under the sink and ensure that germs won't evaporate on your face
Step 3. Hold your face over the steam for 5-10 minutes
Relax your face and take deep breaths to enjoy the steaming effect. Steaming is a common feature of spa treatments and can also help relieve sinus symptoms and other breathing problems.
It's important not to steam your face for more than 5-10 minutes at a time, and no more than once or twice a week. Steaming your face too long/frequently can actually make it dry, this ultimately results in the face producing too much oil to replace the lack of moisture in the skin
Step 4. Wash your face with cold water
To cover the skin again, rinse your face with cold water and moisturize with a natural moisturizer. The use of cold water is very important to close the pores gently and naturally, instead of using products made of glycerol and alcohol which can easily irritate sensitive skin.
Method 2 of 2: Keeping Face Clean
Step 1. Use only gentle cleaning techniques
If you want to get rid of blackheads naturally, it's important to distinguish between an astringent facial cleanser and a gentle facial cleanser to keep your skin as healthy as possible. You should avoid harsh alcohol-based facial cleansers, as well as chemical-based commercial cleansers.
In addition, it is important to wash your face gently. Do not pick at blackheads, or rub the skin vigorously. Gently scrub the skin, even when exfoliating. You don't have to over-cleanse your skin to keep it clean
Step 2. Consider using home care products when cleaning your skin
If made and used in the right way, home care products can be formulated using a variety of ingredients that effectively tighten, soothe, and exfoliate the skin, making it inhospitable to blackheads.
Step 3. Use a natural moisturizer
Using natural-based moisturizers is very important for healthy skin. While many people associate an oily face with blackheads, overuse of products that can dry out the skin actually actually makes the skin oilier in the long run. Remember to regularly moisturize your skin with natural, plant-based oils and moisturizers to keep your skin healthy.
Step 4. Never squeeze blackheads
Again, this method can make facial skin tense. Do not squeeze, peel, or pick blackheads. Blackheads cannot be removed permanently or completely, and trying to do so is not good for your skin. However, dermatologists can sometimes use blackhead removers available at surgical supply stores; this method only uses small pressure around the blackhead so that other parts of the skin are not damaged as well.
Step 5. Use coconut oil
Coconut oil contains a medium range of fatty acids, which are a type of bactericide that can kill acne-causing bacteria. Coconut oil also acts as a natural moisturizer and can prevent blackheads from forming. Buy organic coconut oil and apply a thin layer on the face once a day.
Step 6. Eat sugar-free foods and dairy products
It has been known for years that only people who live in civilized (developed/developing) countries have problems with blackheads and acne. Acne is not found in indigenous (inland) Brazil and Japan who do not eat foods containing dairy products, sugar, and flour.
Tips
- Use cold water when washing your face. Cold water can cover blackheads.
- Try not to touch or pat the water while steaming your face over the sink. The water in the sink is very hot.
- If blackheads are difficult to remove, leave it alone, don't force it out because it can hurt the skin and leave scars.
- Don't pry blackheads. Doing so will make blackheads worse. Visit a dermatologist if your blackhead problem is getting more serious.
- People with asthma should take precautions before steaming their faces. Depending on the severity of the illness, have a rescue inhaler nearby. Many spas provide warnings about steaming or using saunas if you are asthmatic, pregnant, or have hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Tea tree oil can help remove blackheads if applied to the face and left on.
- Daily steam cleansing is especially beneficial for serious cases of acne.
- Do not pick at blackheads or pimples as this can make them worse.
- To clean blackheads, wash your face using warm water, then use a moisturizer, then wash your face with cold water. This method is very good for removing blackheads because the heat of the steam can open the pores of the face wider and the moisturizer applied to the face will help clean them, then washing with cold water will close the pores again. Then, you should use a sunscreen cream with SPF 30 to protect your skin from the ultraviolet rays that can damage it! Do this treatment twice a day.
