BANISH BLACKHEADS
Not only are blackheads unsightly, they’re pesky little buggers to get rid of.
We all know squeezing them equals scarring – so how do you get the clear pores of a supermodel? We investigate.
What Are They?
Blackheads start deep in the pores and most commonly form in your T-zone area (across the forehead and down the nose to your chin). Contrary to popular belief, the black stuff inside them isn’t deep-down dirt that can be scrubbed away - it’s actually a combination of dead skin cells and oil build-up in your pores that has oxidised and turned a darker colour because of exposure to the air. All this means it’s going to take a bit more than your usual cleanse-tone-moisturise routine to remove them.
So, How Do I Get Rid of Them?
Getting rid of blackheads is a professional job that should only be done by a dermatologist or skin specialist. If you try to squeeze them you run the risk of breaking the walls of the clogged pore. This releases oil and dirt onto healthy skin and can leave a scar – certainly not the look we’re after.
But, we hear you say, dermatologists are expensive and squeezing is painful… How do I get rid of them without pain or hassle? The best way to prevent blackheads from appearing is to focus on prevention. You need to keep your skin scrupulously clean – it’s all about having a beauty routine and (more importantly) sticking to it.
The good thing is it doesn’t need to be difficult:
STEP ONE: Cleanse your skin
Your first line of defence against blackheads is keeping your skin clean, which means cleansing your face every day. Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Cleanser specifically targets blackheads. As you wash your face, natural Jojoba beads exfoliate your skin and break up trapped dirt, oil, and dead skin cells; and a special blackhead-fighting
ingredient, salicylic acid, penetrates your pores helping prevent new ones from forming.
STEP TWO: Follow on with a toner
After cleansing you should apply a toner to your face and neck using a cotton pad. Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Toner picks up where the cleanser leaves off, assisting with clearing and preventing blackheads. It leaves a tingly sensation in its wake, so you know your skin really is cleaned and refreshed.
STEP THREE: The convenient cleanse
We all have those days when getting through your skincare regime is just not option. Whether you’re camping in the middle of nowhere, exhausted from a late night studying or end up crashing at a friends place you still need to get your skin clean. The easiest (and by far quickest) way we’ve found to cleanse is using pads. Clean & Clear’s Blackhead Clearing Pads, are specifically designed for dealing with this type of skin and have a different roughness on each side depending on your skin’s needs.
We all know squeezing them equals scarring – so how do you get the clear pores of a supermodel? We investigate.
What Are They?
Blackheads start deep in the pores and most commonly form in your T-zone area (across the forehead and down the nose to your chin). Contrary to popular belief, the black stuff inside them isn’t deep-down dirt that can be scrubbed away - it’s actually a combination of dead skin cells and oil build-up in your pores that has oxidised and turned a darker colour because of exposure to the air. All this means it’s going to take a bit more than your usual cleanse-tone-moisturise routine to remove them.
Getting rid of blackheads is a professional job that should only be done by a dermatologist or skin specialist. If you try to squeeze them you run the risk of breaking the walls of the clogged pore. This releases oil and dirt onto healthy skin and can leave a scar – certainly not the look we’re after.
But, we hear you say, dermatologists are expensive and squeezing is painful… How do I get rid of them without pain or hassle? The best way to prevent blackheads from appearing is to focus on prevention. You need to keep your skin scrupulously clean – it’s all about having a beauty routine and (more importantly) sticking to it.
The good thing is it doesn’t need to be difficult:
STEP ONE: Cleanse your skin
Your first line of defence against blackheads is keeping your skin clean, which means cleansing your face every day. Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Cleanser specifically targets blackheads. As you wash your face, natural Jojoba beads exfoliate your skin and break up trapped dirt, oil, and dead skin cells; and a special blackhead-fighting
STEP TWO: Follow on with a toner
After cleansing you should apply a toner to your face and neck using a cotton pad. Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Toner picks up where the cleanser leaves off, assisting with clearing and preventing blackheads. It leaves a tingly sensation in its wake, so you know your skin really is cleaned and refreshed.
STEP THREE: The convenient cleanse
