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What is the best way to eliminate blackheads and whiteheads for good? That seems to be one of the most frequently asked question these days from those with skin problems. There are several ways that are effective in getting rid of blackheads as well as whiteheads. Here are just some tips that you can try out.

Blackheads and whiteheads both typically occur when the skin’s pores gets clogged by several things like sebum, keratin, dust, dirt etc. What makes the two distinguishable from one another is their color.

According to Wikipedia, the color difference is due to whether the clogged pore is exposed to the air or not. Clogged hair follicles where most blackheads are found, reflect light to produce a blackhead’s “black” hue and when material clogging the pore is extracted it will not be black at all but have the yellow color of sebum, although it may be oxidized to a certain extent to darken the normal yellow color.

In contrast, a “whitehead” is a follicle that is filled with sebum too, but it has no opening to the skin surface and cannot be oxidized therefore it continues to look white.

In order to effectively eliminate these nasty little devils, it is best to go after the source. It is also equally important that you make use of products which are not that harsh and with ingredients which are deemed 100% natural.

As a suggestion, look for cleansing products which contain either coconut oil or jojoba oil. These natural oils have elements which are somewhat close to that of the body’s natural oil and they will not clog your skin’s pores further. Skin care products which contain these said oils are considered great for blackheads and whiteheads treatment.

The use of mild and gentle exfoliators every single day is also highly recommended. These will work in removing the keratin or dead skin cells that are blocking your pores; however, you need to be very gentle when it comes to exfoliating your sensitive skin or else you will only aggravate your condition further.

When purchasing an exfoliant, check the labels and make sure that it does not contain too much of any of the following which will aggravate your condition : alcohol, lanolin, isopropyl mystate, propylene glycol, sodium laureth sulphate, parabens or mineral oils and sodium lauryl sulphate.

Whatever you do never ever extract your whiteheads or blackheads by squeezing them using your fingernails. This will permanently damage the small nerves in your skin and in effect, can cause infection and lead to the development of scars.