You’d like to think that {blackheads & whiteheads} would become a thing of the past once you’ve left your teenage years behind you. But sadly (so, so sadly) that is rarely the case, and many of us will continue to battle them right through our twenties, thirties and beyond!
Blackheads and whiteheads are both caused by everyday grime and excess sebum – when oil, make up residue and general dirt combine, they can block the pores and lead to breakouts. Blackheads are typically genetic, and they’re the result of oxidisation (when the excess sebum mixes with oxygen it turns black). They’re usually found around the nose, forehead and chin (the oily T-zone). When spots aren’t oxidised, they become whiteheads instead.
HOW TO GET RID OF BLACKHEADS AND WHITEHEADS
Importantly, the solution is never squeezing them. While blackheads can be professionally extracted, the best thing you can do on a daily basis is keep your skin well cleansed and use the right products. Regular cleansing and {exfoliation}, and an all-round effective skin care routine, will help to remove dead skin cells, dirt and excess oil from the skin’s surface and from within the pores, keeping whiteheads and breakouts at bay and blackheads to a minimum.
In this guide, {Cult Concierge} expert {Natalie} has outlined her recommended morning and evening {skin care} routine to help battle breakouts, including the best products for blackheads & whiteheads at every step.