Anyone who has suffered from this unpleasant phenomenon at least once dreams of getting rid of black dots on the face. Usually they appear due to increased activity of the sebaceous glands and are more common for owners of oily skin, although this phenomenon can develop regardless of skin type – against the background of hormonal failure or other health problems. The appearance of black dots indicates that the skin requires complex treatment and competent care with a combination of salon and home procedures. About how to properly care for problem skin, especially for readers of estet-portal.com, a dermatocosmetologist / laser therapist at Linline clinic Ivasenko Yulia Vasilyevna tells about it.
Who suffers from blackheads and why? Why do they appear?
The appearance of black dots on the skin of the face is directly related to the work of the sebaceous glands, or rather – with their excessive activity. We are talking about those sebaceous glands that are concentrated in the so-called T-zone – this is the middle of the forehead, the skin of the nose and chin. It is here that the increased production of sebum is immediately manifested – glowing skin, blackheads, and sometimes an inflamed rash.
The sebaceous gland in its structure is a bit like a flask, through the neck of which sebum comes to the surface. The amount of this secret depends on the genetic characteristics of each person – Some people have dry skin from birth. and thin, others – oily and thick. It happens that increased sebum secretion, and hence black dots on the skin, accompany a person all his life.
Why does it darken at the exit from the pore? If it accumulates more than usual, then the excretory duct of the sebaceous gland is clogged, the fat darkens under the influence of oxygen from the surrounding air.
Among the reasons that provoke increased secretion of sebum may be:
- hormonal fluctuations,
- malnutrition,
- endocrinological diseases,
- self-treatment – attempts to squeeze the sebaceous plug out of the pore.
When trying to get rid of blackheads by squeezing out on your own, not only the risk of stretching and deformation of the pores increases, but also the risk of bacterial infection.
Is it true that people with oily skin suffer from blackheads more often?
Yes, indeed, the appearance of black dots is typical for skin with actively functioning sebaceous glands. However, it happens that with complaints about black dots, owners of normal and even dry skin go to the beautician – Usually this problem appears on the background of some kind of hormonal failure in the body. It should be noted that black dots on the skin themselves are not a sign of the disease. However, if at the same time a girl, for example, has striae on her skin and suddenly hair begins to grow where it should not be, this is a reason to immediately contact an endocrinologist.
How to take care of your skin so you don't have problems with blackheads?
Pledge of beautiful skin, free from blackheads – This is the right care and regular visits to the beautician. The correctness of care lies in the regularity of cleansing the skin pores, since the sebaceous secret is produced constantly, continuously, and therefore it is possible to get rid of black spots only by daily gentle cleansing of the skin at home. It's very easy – wash off dirt and makeup with a special product, treat the skin with a tonic, apply a skin care product, use a special mask to narrow the pores once or twice a week.
It is very important that home remedies for blackheads are selected and prescribed by a beautician – then it will work especially effectively on specific skin and be enhanced by salon procedures. In addition, products for oily and problem skin should be used very carefully, as they often have side effects. It happens that a person independently buys some kind of care means – very effective and of good quality, but it is used incorrectly and does not get the expected effect, or the skin reacts to the drug with irritation. As a result, a person refuses a completely working and useful tool, and the point was only in its incorrect application.
Usually, patients with problematic skin are prescribed products with active ingredients that reduce the production of sebum, make sebaceous plugs liquid, and facilitate cleansing of pores.
Blackhead cosmetics usually contain fruit acids, azelaic and salicylic acids, a small amount of retinol, plant extracts that have an astringent effect.
Regular visits to the beautician, along with home care, allows you to clean the pores using ultrasound or other hardware procedures that the doctor will prescribe individually. If the pores are severely enlarged, damaged by self-treatment or inflamed, the doctor prescribes the procedure laser nanoperforation. Due to the action of the laser according to a special program, there is a delicate effect on the skin relief, narrowing of the pores and smoothing the texture, improving the quality of the skin and even rejuvenating it. After the first procedure, the number of black dots on the face is noticeably reduced.
Which diet will help get rid of blackheads on the skin?
Diet for problematic skin consists in the rejection of those products that stimulate the activity of the sebaceous glands and increase the production of sebum. It is recommended to limit or completely exclude smoked and salty snacks, fried and spicy dishes, foods with flavor enhancers, and alcoholic beverages from the menu. You should pay special attention to sweets – especially flour, as well as fatty dairy products: they can also make it difficult to fight black spots on the skin.
On the other hand, you should include in your daily diet products that regulate sebum secretion: eggs, fish, lean beef, legumes, various cereals, increase the content of fruits and vegetables in the menu, and treat yourself to dried fruits for sweets.
It is very important, when trying to get rid of black spots on the skin, do not forget about the drinking regimen: you should drink clean non-carbonated water daily at the rate of 30 mg per kilogram of human weight.
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