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acne/blackheads.
I have a bit of an acne problem. Its just a little thing, its not excessive like other people. Its just a little here and there, but I have blackheads like CRAZY! I dont know how to get rid of them! I cant afford ProActiv, or any of those other problem-solving products. Does anyone know of any home techniques or for lack of a better word, recipes to help get rid of them?
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It's also a good idea to drink water rather than sugary drinks and cut back on oily or greasy food, this can affect your skin.
I also find that antiseptic creams like Sudocrem are good if you apply them and leave them on overnight.
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Start making sure you're washing your face twice a day.
It's harder for blackheads to develop when your face is clean.
Habits like picking at/touching your face can make it worse.
Also, wash your pillowcase often, or at least turn it inside out. Oil from your skin can collect on your pillowcase and ruin all the hard work you've done to keep your face clean.
After washing your face, you can extract the visible blackheads with a pair of tweezers. Then apply half a lemon's worth of juice mixed with a tablespoon of honey to the area.
My sister used to do this for some blackheads on her nose and now she's got perfect skin.
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I've had blackheads for most of my teenage years and they are a pain to get rid of. To be honest, products that claim to do so don't often work so you aren't missing out.
As far as prevention goes, the best thing you can do is to wash your face twice a day. Soap and water will do but if you can, get a cheap exfoliating wash to use a couple of times a week. Always fully remove your make up and wash your face before bed as sleeping in make up is a prime cause of skin problems. Another tip is to wash your face AFTER your morning shower. When you wash your hair etc, the shampoo/conditioner will come into contact with your face and can clog your pores. If you wash your face after your shower, you'll ensure your skin is clean and clear.
Now for getting rid of those blackheads. Like I said before, they are really tough to remove but there are a couple of things you can try. Once or twice a week, boil some water and leave it to cool slightly - make sure the water isn't too hot or it will cause you more problems. Pour it into a large bowl and use it to steam your face, with a towl over your head. Try and keep your head there for about 10 minutes if you can stand it. Once you've done that, pat your face dry and get your self some clean tissue to wrap round the ends of your fingers. Very, very gently apply pressure around the blackheads to try and extract them. Hopefully, the steam will have opened your pores making it much easier for them to be removed. You should be able to get rid of at least a few but if they won't budge, don't try and force it, you'll just cause more damage. If you can get hold of some, a few drops of tea tree oil in the water will really help.
Ultimately, most teenagers get spots at some point and if you're doing everything you can to prevent them and keeping your skin clean, sometimes you just have to put up with it until they go away.
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