Ah, blackheads, those little imperfections that give us a hard time... They can be due to an accumulation of sebum (which oxidizes and blackens) or to dilated pores in which particles of pollution and other impurities become lodged. . As a general rule, they are mainly found in the T-zone (nose, forehead, chin) and it is combination and oily skin that are the most affected (but dry skin can also have them!). And if they make life so hard for us, it is because they are difficult to eradicate. Here are different techniques to say goodbye to them.
Many brands offer patches to remove blackheads, especially those encrusted on the nose. The main active ingredient is charcoal, which is recognized for its purifying properties. But be careful, the patches are more suitable for people who do not have too many blackheads.
For a more in-depth action, the mask + exfoliant combo is perfect. We think in particular of charcoal masks which absorb the sebum present in excess on the face. Exfoliation, by deep cleansing, removes blackheads. It is no coincidence that many masks are also exfoliants. That is to say, after leaving it on for between 10 and 15 minutes, it is massaged with water to remove dead skin and other impurities.
We can never repeat it enough, but cleaning the epidermis is the key to beautiful skin. This removes all the impurities (including pollution) accumulated during the day. We choose it adapted to our skin and as soft as possible (so as not to attack the epidermis and force it to overproduce sebum to defend itself) and we use it daily.
For an impeccable result and if the other solutions are not enough, you can go to an institute. There are many treatments where the beautician will remove the blackheads manually (yes, it's a little cracra, but effective!). We're not going to lie to each other, it hurts a bit (especially if you're cozy), but you come out with perfect skin. It is also advisable to take care that helps to tighten the pores, and therefore prevent the appearance of future blackheads.
Our shopping selection:Konjac Sponge with Bamboo Charcoal, Erborian, €9.90; Black Charcoal Mask, Boscia c/o Sephora, €31; Pure System Cleanser and Descaling Agent, Yves Rocher, €5.40; Exfoliating Powder, Oh My Cream Skincare, €29; Nose Purifying Patches, Caolion c/o Sephora, €3.99; Juliet Clarifying Cleanser, Antipodes, €38
