Black dots on the face are a problem familiar to many firsthand and found in people of all ages. The formation of sebaceous plugs (comedones) is due to blockage of the glands responsible for the production of sebum.
Their tops, located in the upper layer of the epidermis, become black from contact with dust, dirt, cosmetics and exfoliated layers of the epidermis. Most often, the formation of such pimples, the favorite places of which are the chin, nose and forehead, is due to external factors (dust), improper skin care, the use of poor-quality cosmetics, hormonal imbalance and poor health.
Squeezing out black dots with preliminary facial cleansing is the easiest method to solve the problem, aimed not only at removing unpleasant formations, but also at giving the skin smoothness, velvety and healthy aesthetic appeal. The person must first be steamed - in this case, sebaceous plugs, after light pressing, depart instantly.
Carrying out steaming procedures
The main steaming procedures aimed at the quality removal of black spots on the face at home are:
- Steam mask. In a small saucepan, boil water, add a spoonful of herbal decoction (sage, St. John's wort, chamomile), a drop of essential oil (lemon, eucalyptus or tea tree) and a little salt. Then you should bend low over the saucepan, cover your head with a thick terry towel and breathe hot air for 15 minutes. Before steam mask, it is recommended to clean the face.
- A visit to the sauna or bath. It is during such hygienic procedures that the maximum opening of the pores occurs: in effect, they are equivalent to steam baths. At the same time, it is recommended to use compresses: in a hot broth of chamomile, squeeze gauze folded in several layers and squeeze it on the front area. Change the compress as it cools.
- Hot masks. For their use, ready-made compositions with a steaming effect will be required: special strips, hot scrubs, masks with blue clay.
Fighting black dots: home methods
Extrusion of black dots on the face should be done after the pores have expanded. Hands should be cleaned, wrapped with a sterile cloth, fingertips should be moistened with a solution of alcohol or hydrogen peroxide. You only need to remove acne that can be easily removed by squeezing them with your fingers on both sides. If the desired result is not fully achieved, it is better not to overdo it and leave the remaining comedones for the next procedure.
To narrow the steamed pores and bring them to their natural state, the treated skin should be wiped with a tonic or lotion. Then it is recommended to make a mask that tightens best (based on lemon juice, egg white or clay), after which wipe the skin with ice and grease with a moisturizer. After
cleaning, the person should definitely be given a break from cosmetics.
Disadvantages of home skin steaming
The method of steaming the face with the subsequent extrusion of black dots has several disadvantages:
- the risk of infection in the open facial pores, which may lead to an increase in the number of comedones and the appearance of acne;
- possible overdrying of the skin.
Extrusion of black dots with preliminary cleaning is recommended once every 1-2 weeks; more frequent steaming can lead to enlarged pores and worsen the situation.
Black Dot Adhesive
An alternative to steaming is a cleansing patch, which is glued to the back and wings of the nose, the time prescribed by the instructions is maintained, and is sharply removed. Strips of this type can be prepared independently. To do this, mix warm milk with a mixture of gelatin and place for 10 minutes in the microwave.
The swollen warm mass should be applied to the skin, wait for it to completely solidify, and then remove. Then the person needs to be disinfected with infusion of calendula or chamomile and softened with cream. Removing black spots on the face with gelatin is a fairly effective and widespread method in which 80% of the dirt present in the pores is cleared.
Extruding black dots with a rod
With all the variety of facial cleansing devices, each one has a scribbled ballpoint pen - the first assistant in home cosmetic procedures.
The extrusion of
black dots on the nose with a rod is done after steaming the face over water vapor on a grass base. A pre-sanitized rod is required to alternately cover the black dots with light pressure and, using rotary manipulations, to extract the sebaceous plugs. After the procedure, the face should be wiped with an antiseptic.
Manual face cleaning
If you are unwilling or unable to carry out the above procedures at home, you can try to remove black spots on the face in the cabin. Reviews about the cleaning process and the results are different, it all depends on the professionalism of the master, the sterility of the instruments, the reputation of the institution.
You can get rid of comedones by several methods, one of which is manual (manual) cleaning. The extrusion of black dots and facial cleansing is carried out by the hands of a cosmetologist, using simultaneously various tools: spoons, needles, strainer and more.
Pre-opening of pores is carried out by steaming or applying warming creams, thermal compresses, paraffin masks.
Stages of the procedure:
- removal of dead cells and removal of fat with a strainer;
- manual pore cleansing using sterile wipes and tools;
- face disinfection using infrared rays or masks;
- calming actions: cryomassage, darsonvalization, masks.
Features of the hardware method
The hardware method is considered to be an excellent alternative to the manual one and consists in cleansing the face with special nozzles (brushes, vacuum, ultrasound, low-frequency current) attached to a particular device.
Ultrasonic cleaning does not require prior steaming, it has a cleansing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, increases its elasticity and firmness. For problematic skin, a manual and hardware method is recommended.
Ultrasonic cleaning: reviews
Customer reviews of ultrasonic facial cleansing boil down to the following:
- The sensations are completely painless.
- Under the influence of ultrasound, sebaceous plugs seem to fly out.
- Sometimes there is some tingling.
- Some patients noted that when cleaning the wings of the nose it was a bit sick. But the result pleased: the skin tightened, black dots disappeared.
Stages of ultrasonic cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning is carried out in several stages:
- Skin cleansing (without steaming).
- Application of funds (gel or cream), which is a conductor of ultrasound.
- The main procedure (about a quarter of an hour), during which the master conducts an ultrasonic scrubber on the face.
- Additional manual or mechanical cleaning, including extruding black dots on the nose and on particularly difficult areas.
Folk methods in the fight against black dots
Black dots can also be effectively combated with folk remedies, one of which is a mask of green tea, which must be applied to the face for a quarter of an hour, and then washed off with warm water.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. l shredded green tea;
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar;
- 2 tbsp. l Sahara;
- 2 tsp honey.
Black Dot Prevention
To prevent the appearance of comedones on the face, it is recommended:
- eat wholesome healthy food, the main components of which are fresh vegetables and fruits;
- lead an active lifestyle, regularly engage in physical education;
- thoroughly clean the face with boiled or mineral water.