Blackheads
Find the package here: Blackheads
The package contains: A Retinoid 5% 30 ml, Face Cream SPF30 Rich 50 ml, CP Chemical Peel 22% 30 ml, Repair Salve 15 ml & Cleansing Mask 200g
What are blackheads?
No, it is not a live worm in your skin, and no, blackheads are not contagious. I know this article is long, but I promise you that when you are finished, you will know everything there is to know about blackheads/comedones/blackheads/whiteheads. Blackheads, or comedones as we call them in technical terms, are clogged sebaceous glands. They exist in two varieties: The black, open ones, which are seen as small dots in the skin – also called blackheads. And then there are the small, white swellings that are trapped under a thin layer of skin – also called whiteheads. It is the same material in both types, but oxygen causes the open ones to turn dark.
In dermatology, blackheads are classified as an acne breakout. So, blackheads are actually a very mild form of acne and are therefore often treated as such. However, it is important to establish that when we talk about blackheads/comedones, there is no inflammation involved. Therefore, antibacterial acne preparations or acne medicine for inflammation will have no effect.
Regardless, they are incredibly annoying, and I truly hated my blackheads before I found the solution, which was right under my nose. I have put together a package specifically aimed at blackheads/comedones, and even if you do not choose Raz Skincare, my guide will surely teach you all the tricks to get rid of your blackheads.
Why do you get blackheads?
The reason these blackheads/comedones form is an overproduction of sebum in the sebaceous gland ducts.
Who gets blackheads/comedones?
Blackheads/comedones are experienced in almost all skin types on almost all people. However, blackheads/comedones develop more frequently and to a more severe degree in people who have oily skin. By oily skin, we mean skin that produces (too) much sebum. The production of sebum in your sebaceous glands is higher during puberty and in women during menstruation. The hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is to blame for the overproduction of sebum.
Where do you get blackheads?
Blackheads/comedones can form anywhere on the body. You can get the small white blackheads on your chest; you can easily get them on your legs, yes, anywhere where hair is also formed.
Why do you get blackheads on your nose?
The skin on the nose is thicker than on your cheeks and actually has a lot of hair. Because the skin is thicker, the filling of the sebaceous glands with sebum is more visible. It is therefore easier for an overproduction of sebum to get stuck in thicker and more stubborn skin than the skin on the cheeks. Even though the cheeks can certainly get blackheads just like the ears.
How do you remove blackheads on your nose?
It is easier than you might think to get rid of your blackheads. I have created a gentle and effective way to remove your blackheads where we ensure that they do not return.
Why do you get blackheads in your ears? How do you remove blackheads in your ears?
The ears are surprisingly vulnerable to blackheads because the skin inside the ear canal is covered by hundreds of small hair follicles and glands that produce oil and earwax. If these glands produce too much oil, your skin breaks out, and you end up with blackheads and, in the worst case, acne. Therefore, be careful when cleaning your ears. Do it as gently as possible. If you are unlucky enough to get blackheads in your ears, they must be removed just as gently as those on the face; see and follow my effective treatment, which also ensures that the blackheads do not return.
If you have removed hair, do you stop getting blackheads?
Unfortunately, blackheads are not removed with the hair; the sebaceous gland lies next to the hair follicle, and it will still work even if the hair is not present. So no, even after permanent hair removal, you will be able to form blackheads. See, for example, the nose, where the hair is almost completely gone, yet many blackheads/comedones are formed here.
Am I allowed to squeeze my blackheads?
Is there anything more liberating than popping a blackhead? The answer is no, it feels great, and you are allowed to, you just need to stay within these rules. Clean the skin gently, preferably with lukewarm water, so the skin is soft and warm. Press only lightly; don't go bursting blood vessels or anything like that. It must be a light pressure, and you may only use your little fingers. And stop trying to prove how strong your little fingers are; it should only be a small massaging pressure. It must not be harder than the pressure required to avoid breaking a green grape. Be aware that your nails should not damage your skin.
IMPORTANT: It is better not to do it than to cause harm. So, it is better to follow the effective guide I have created for you, which also ensures that your blackheads do not return.
What should I never do to blackheads/comedones?
1. Use cleaning products with alcohol.
Alcohol dries out the skin and actually worsens the problem.
2. Use cleansing wipes.
The cleansing wipes I have found on the market do not clean gently and thoroughly enough, so I recommend that you find another solution.
3. Hide them with heavy makeup.
Heavy makeup can worsen the problem if it clogs the pores. It is better to get rid of them at night so it is no longer a problem.
4. Deep-cleansing facial treatments.
It is a bit like peeing in your pants in freezing weather; it only helps at the beginning. Your blackheads will almost certainly return. You should change your skin routine instead.
5. Masks that claim you can pull the blackheads out when the mask has been on for 20 minutes.
I have tested most of them and have not yet found one that actually worked, and if I ever found one that did, the blackheads would just return. You only need a proper skin routine.
Does poor cleansing cause blackheads?
Poor skin cleansing is a major cause of blackheads. Another reason is that sebum cannot get out of your sebaceous glands. This happens if, for example, you do not clean your skin properly, sufficiently, or clean it with products that are too harsh. So yes, improper cleansing of your skin can cause plenty of blackheads. When the skin is not cleaned, or if the cleanser is too irritating to the skin, dead skin cells will clog the pore opening, and this causes the sebum to accumulate, and tadaaa, you have got a blackhead.
You should be careful about which cleanser you use; I would always recommend as mild a cleanser as possible, and preferably with as many vitamins and minerals as possible. I use the Raz Skincare Cleansing Mask every single evening and morning, and I no longer have blackheads myself. You can see more about it here! Of course, I can still get breakouts today, but now they are easy for me to remove, and they only appear rarely.
Can I cleanse too harshly?
Yes, if you cleanse too harshly, with too much soap, cleansing wipes, or alcohol, you will over-cleanse the skin. You remove all the oils, which actually causes your sebaceous glands to overproduce again. This is because your skin actually needs a lot of oil to stay supple. If you constantly remove oil from the skin, you stimulate the skin to produce even more oil, and then you have worsened the problem.
Can makeup cause blackheads?
The skin's pores can easily be clogged by overusing the wrong makeup, too much foundation, or the failure to wash it off again. It is so important to have a mild cleanser like Raz Skincare Cleansing Mask to ensure optimal cleansing of your skin. A very good rule is that no matter what you put on your face during the day, you should remove it before going to bed.
Does sunscreen cause blackheads?
It is only physical sunscreens that can clog your pores. Not the chemical ones. I know it is a messy world to have to get into. And I would much rather have you clean properly and use Raz Skincare A-retinoid against your blackheads than have you not use sunscreen. Don't worry, we can easily ensure that you get rid of your blackheads/comedones. That is also why I have put together the package for you that you see on this page. But I would rather let you read and learn even more, so please read on.
Treating blackheads/comedones – Treating blackheads/comedones – these are the products you need to use. Since I am uncertain how quickly it can happen, I have made the package with small products where I think it makes sense.
Morning routine – sequence and use
1. Raz Skincare Cleansing Mask
You just need to use this cleansing mask as a cleanser morning and evening. If you cleanse for just 30 seconds morning and evening, you have had it on for half an hour a month without noticing it. You can optionally try sitting with the Raz Skincare Cleansing Mask for 10 minutes, but no longer than that. It is not at all necessary, and we would rather remove them gently and without irritation to the skin.
2. Raz Skincare hh – Hyaluron
With Raz Skincare Hh, which is a moisture serum, we bind a lot of moisture to your skin, and in this way, you get a lot of elasticity in your skin. When the skin is optimally hydrated, it will be more elastic, and therefore any overstimulation of the sebaceous glands will not clog the pores but just disappear into the skin. This might not be a must for everyone, and it is therefore not included in the package and must be added.
3. Raz Skincare Face Cream Rich
We need to bind both moisture and oil to your skin so that you don't become oily yourself. The many active ingredients will also inhibit any irritation and bacteria that may be sitting in your blackheads. The cream contains SPF30, so we simultaneously protect you from harmful rays, allowing your skin to rebuild itself as optimally as possible.
Evening routine – sequence and use
1. Raz Skincare Cleansing Mask
Exactly the same as in the morning, but now you also use it as a makeup remover. Yes, Raz Skincare Cleansing Mask also removes makeup. I apply the Cleansing Mask to damp skin, and then I remove it with a soft sponge or washcloth. It doesn't get any easier.
2. Raz Skincare A-retinoid 5%
As a serum every evening. A-retinoid is the newest type of A-vitamins. It has proven even more effective and even more stable than both A-vitamin and A-Retinol. Do check with those you buy your current skincare products from if they have also switched to retinoid – or ask them for it. You want to go higher than 2% in your product so that the stubborn blackheads/comedones are dissolved and do not return.
3. Raz Skincare Repair
After this, your regular evening routine with a rich night cream, e.g., Raz Skincare Repair, or whatever you prefer. I know that the rich creams or Raz Skincare Repair will make you oily, but that is the whole point of them. You are the one who decides when the skin should have oil – and you would rather have it do that at night than be oily yourself during the day. In the package, there is a small Repair 15ml; it should be plenty to cover the face for the first half of the month.
Other treatment
The peel, used 1-3 times a week, removes the top dead skin cells so we ensure that your skin is as vibrant as possible and that your sebaceous glands do not become clogged. Follow the instructions on the product.
Note: You must leave this on for a maximum of 10 minutes and then it must be rinsed off.
When will I see improvements in my blackheads/comedones?
It should look really good after one month.
I have collected the products you simply must have in a package and given you a good price.
Together we make Denmark more beautiful, one face at a time.
In severe cases – always consult a doctor.
Hugs Raz