How to Get Rid of Acne

Whiteheads, also called closed comedones or milia, are the most common form of acne. Whiteheads mainly occur among teenagers and young women, though they can be seen in all age groups. They represent serum, oils and cells of dead skin, blocked in clogged cells. Visually they look as white spots on skin and need a very careful removal, as they are usually situated deep under the skin.

The most common places where whiteheads appear are the areas under eyes and checks. In the most difficult cases they can also be seen on neck and chest. To get rid of acne is not an easy task, as you can’t squeeze them (never try to do it, as you risk to get a permanent scar and a huge bruise in the place of the whitehead) or use a peeling. The only risk-free way to remove whiteheads is to go to a cosmetologist. They are trained to remove whiteheads safe and have special tools for quick and painless whiteheads extraction.

The process includes 2 stages:

• steaming your face to open the pores
• the whitehead removal

When the pores are widened, the beautician takes a special tool or a sterilized needle, widens the pore and removes the whitehead with the help of slight pressure. Don’t try to do it at home, as you can infect the pore and get a terrible skin irritation.

3 most common causes of milia are:

1. Hormonal misbalance. That’s why whiteheads are observed among teenagers mainly and are more common for women.
2. Dirty skin. Whiteheads can appear if you work with dust or don’t clean your skin regularly.
3. Lack of moisture. If your skin doesn’t get enough water, the pores clog and dead skin cells and extra oils are blocked beneath the skin.

To prevent whiteheads is much easier than to cure them, so follow these basic instructions not to suffer from acne. The 2 main stages in skin care are cleansing and moisture treatment. At least once in 2 weeks you also have to have a deep cleaning of skin. You can use special devices, scrubs or go to a beauty parlor and have a chemical peel or a mechanical skin exfoliation. Don’t forget to clean your skin at least twice a day using special tonics, creams or wet cloths. The creams with salicylic acid stimulate the opening of the pores and prevent whiteheads forming. Visit your cosmetologist regularly to treat all the forms of acne including whiteheads.