Black dots - This is a common problem. Men, women and children suffer from it. Inflammation occurs in adolescence and can haunt throughout life. The problem of black dots can be hidden with the help of cosmetics, but it is better to get rid of them once and for all. In the fight for perfect skin, home, pharmacy and store products are suitable.
Reasons for the appearance of black dots
Black dots (acne) is one of the most common chronic skin diseases. It occurs in 60% of young people aged 12 to 24. However, even after 25 years of inflammation are quite common.
Acne appears due to increased work of the skin glands, clogging of pores and hair follicles. Skin cells are clogged with sebaceous plugs and dead epithelial cells.
The production of fat performs a protective function of the body. Sebum prevents overdrying of the skin, protects against bacteria and infections, participates in thermoregulatory processes. As a result of excess substance, inflammation occurs.
Scientists distinguish two types of factors that affect the appearance of black dots: internal and external. TO external factors acne occurrences include:
- Comedogenic substances are particles of industrial and cosmetic products that cause clogging of the sebaceous glands and coarsening of the skin. Such products include: various oils, lubricants, as well as preparations containing tar;
- Cosmetics. Powder, blush, shadows can be one of the reasons for clogging of pores. Especially harmful are products with a fat content. Also, acne can occur as a result of abuse of suntan oil;
- Mechanical impact. Prolonged pressure on the skin, friction of clothing on the skin, prolonged wearing of a hat, etc. leads to mechanical acne;
- Bodybuilder Acne. When taking anabolic steroids, there is a sharp occurrence of acne.
TO internal factors occurrence of black dots include:
- Hormonal changes. Hormonal surge in adolescence, as well as the reaction of the sebaceous glands to increase hormone levels leads to clogging of skin cells;
- Seborrhea is a skin disease in which dysfunction of the sebaceous glands occurs. More common in adulthood;
- Infection or chronic disease. Often the localization of acne can suggest a concomitant disease;
- Stress. Scientists have proven that after bright emotional shocks or tension, acne of various types appears on the face.
As an additional reason, you can specify the wrong diet. Excessive consumption of sweet, salty, spicy foods can cause an allergic reaction and the occurrence of acne.
Black dots are a characteristic manifestation of oily and combination skin, but are also found in people with normal skin type.
A wide range of causes of acne complicates their treatment.Nevertheless, there are proven ways to get rid of acne. A positive result from the procedures guarantees their regular use.
How to get rid of black dots at home?
You can get rid of black dots at home. First of all, you need to provide the necessary and suitable care for problem skin.
There are a number of basic rules for this:
- Maintain water balance in the body. To do this, it is recommended to drink 1.5-2 liters of water per day;
- Need to get enough sleep. During rest, the body is cleansed of toxins. A collapsed sleep regimen provokes the accumulation of toxins under the skin, which provokes the appearance of blackheads;
- Lack of vitamins and minerals in the body makes it weak and unable to respond to negative external influences;
- It is necessary to ensure complete cleansing of the face from cosmetics. Increased attention should be paid to problem areas, the T-zone. It is strictly forbidden to go to bed with a painted face;
- The skin must be steamed. For this purpose, compresses, baths, paraffin baths or inhalations can be used. Beauticians recommend performing the procedure at least 1 time per week. You can also use hot masks.
Do not forget about the need to clean the skin of the stratum corneum. This can be done with peeling, scrub or skin masks.
Steaming
Often, owners of problem skin begin to press on the dermis to squeeze blackheads. This is wrong, because with the dry method of exposure, the pores remain closed and only the upper layer of blackheads comes out. This method is fundamentally ineffective.
Before manual cleaning, it is necessary to steam the skin. To the main steaming procedures relate:
- Steam bath. To do this, you need to heat the water, add a spoonful of chamomile, St. John's wort or other soothing herbs. Above the water tank you should tilt your head, cover yourself with a towel and breathe vapor for 10-15 minutes. It is recommended to add a drop of essential oil of lemon, eucalyptus and tea tree. So you not only steam the skin, but also enrich the dermis with a complex of vitamins;
- Hot masks. As a mixture, use a scrub, a mask of blue clay or special steaming strips;
- Visiting baths or saunas. During the procedure, the pores open under the influence of steam. It is recommended to make compresses from a decoction of chamomile in the bath.
After steaming, manual cleaning of black dots is carried out or special masks are applied. If you decide to carry out the procedure yourself, then you can remove only those blackheads that easily go out. Care must be taken to prevent infection from entering the skin. To do this, wash your hands and moisten them with hydrogen peroxide.
Peeling products
Peeling Is a popular method for cleansing your face from blackheads. The essence of the procedure is the mechanical effect of abrasive particles on the upper layer of the skin.
It is not recommended to use this method for people with irritation or inflammation on the skin. Peeling is also contraindicated in the presence of open wounds. To prepare peeling at home, use: oatmeal, salt, fruit seeds, cocoa, coffee, etc. The ingredients allow you to gently cleanse the skin of greasy fat, toxins and dead cells.
For cooking peeling with oatmeal will need:
- 1 tbsp. l flakes;
- 1 tsp soda;
- 1 tsp kefir.
Grind oatmeal in a blender. Mix the ingredients to form a thick liquid. Apply the resulting mass to the face with massaging movements (along the massage lines). The procedure should be carried out for 2-3 minutes, then rinse the peeling with warm water. Pre-recommended to steam the skin. Actions can be repeated 2 times a week, without fear of damaging the skin.
For cooking peeling with cocoa necessary:
- 2 tbsp. l cocoa;
- 2 tbsp. l brown sugar;
- 2 tbsp. l olive oil.
It is necessary to combine cocoa and sugar, then add butter and mix all the ingredients until smooth. Pre-steam the skin.Then apply a scrub on the face with massaging movements. The procedure is carried out for 2-3 minutes, paying attention to problem areas. Rinse off with cool water and apply a light moisturizer.
Another effective combination of products: honey and cinnamon. To prepare a mask from black dots you will need:
- 3 tbsp. l honey;
- 1 tbsp. l cinnamon powder.
Mix the ingredients and apply on the skin of the face with massaging movements. The procedure lasts several minutes, after which the face is washed with cool water. Apply a light moisturizer. Fine grinding of cinnamon will provide gentle cleansing. This mixture is suitable for owners of sensitive skin.
Peelings are used for the prevention of blackheads and cleansing of superficial blackheads.
Adhesive
This kind of mask is differentsticky consistency. For cooking use gelatin, protein, sugar, activated carbon and more.
For the recipe gelatin mask The following ingredients are needed:
- 2 tbsp. l gelatin;
- 2-3 tbsp. l milk.
To prepare, you need to mix the components and heat them in a water bath to 30-35 °. Gelatin should be completely dissolved in milk, after which the product is ready for use. You can apply the composition with a brush or hands, in several layers. After 20-25 minutes, the mask will dry, which will be a sign of completion of the procedure.
The dried mixture should be carefully peeled off the face. After removal, wash your face in warm water and apply a soothing cream. The procedure should be carried out no more than 1 time per week.
For cooking sticky mask with protein will need:
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp. l Sahara.
You need to mix the ingredients until smooth. Apply the product on the face in several layers, previously waiting until the previous one dries. When the mask is completely dry, carefully remove its face. During the procedure, you need to tap your fingers on the skin so that the mask is absorbed deeper. Next, wash off the rest of the product with warm water and apply a moisturizer.
Adhesive masks instantly remove black spots and cleanse pores. The effect is noticeable immediately after the procedure. The skin becomes cleaner, smoother and smoother.
Homemade black dot mask recipes
There are many effective face masks that cleanse the skin of blackheads. The most popular the ingredients for acne masks are:
- Soda. It has a special property of fat breakdown, which allows its use in cosmetology. Soda removes excess fat from the surface of the dermis, providing an antibacterial effect. Not recommended for dry skin owners;
- Salt. This ingredient is the basis of many facial scrubs. Salt removes toxins from the body, acne and comedones. After applying the masks, the dermis becomes cleaner and lighter;
- Oatmeal. The product is suitable for all skin types. The skin receives a charge of vitamins and minerals, cleansed of harmful toxins and fats. Also, oats smoothes small wrinkles and evens complexion;
- Activated carbon. This product is in stock for every housewife. Coal is a strong absorbent that cleanses the body not only inside, but also outside. With it, you can get rid of black spots and other acne. The ingredient is suitable for any type of skin, but is contraindicated in suffering couperosis;
- Clay. There are many varieties of cosmetic clay: white, black, green, blue, red, etc. For masks, you can use any. Clay has the following properties: slightly dries the skin, cleanses and tightens pores, normalizes the sebaceous glands and has an antibacterial effect.
In order for the mask to be as effective as possible, you need to select a remedy for the type of skin, and also strictly follow the recipe.
With oatmeal and salt
Oatmeal and salt perfectly relieves deep blackheads in the dermis. Salt provides an exfoliating effect, and kefir gently moisturizes the skin and saturates with trace elements.
To prepare a mask from black dots you will need:
- 1 tbsp. l oatmeal;
- 1 tsp fine salt;
- 2 tbsp. l kefir;
- 3-4 drops of boric acid.
Mix the ingredients to a creamy consistency. Evenly distribute the composition over the face and leave for 10-15 minutes. You can do a small acupressure, and then wash off the composition with warm water. The procedure is recommended to be repeated 1-2 times a week. With regular use, the black dots will disappear in 2-3 months.
For the mask, it is not recommended to use instant oat flakes.
With coal and clay
Regular use of this mask will not only get rid of blackheads, but also make the skin lighter and younger. To prepare a mask with coal and clay will need:
- 2 tablets of activated carbon;
- 1 tbsp. l cosmetic clay.
- 2-3 tablespoons of water.
Grind the coal with a spoon until fine crumbs are present. Then add clay, pour water and mix. By consistency, the composition should resemble sour cream. It is first necessary to steam the skin. To do this, hold your face over the steam for 10-15 minutes.
The product is applied with a cotton pad and left for 20-25 minutes. After you should wash with cool water. The procedure is best repeated 1 time per week for 2 months. As a result, you get clean skin without black dots.
With scarlet and charcoal
Scarlet - An indispensable medicinal plant, which is used in the treatment of various skin diseases. It has a cleansing, healing and anti-inflammatory effect, which makes it effective in the fight against black spots.
To prepare the mask you will need:
- 1 tsp powdered activated carbon;
- 1 tsp fresh squeezed aloe juice;
- 3-4 drops of tea tree essential oil;
- 1/3 tsp sea salt.
The ingredients must be mixed until a homogeneous mass and applied with light movements on the face. After 15-20 minutes, rinse with warm water. The procedure can be done 1-2 times a week.
With regular use, there will be noticeably less black dots and the complexion will improve.
With protein
For cooking protein mask from black dots you will need:
- 2 chicken proteins;
- 1 tbsp. l sour cream (room temperature);
- a few pinches of shallow salt.
Beat the protein with a mixer until white foam, add sour cream and salt. Beat the resulting mixture again and apply onto the skin with a cotton pad.
Keep for 15-20 minutes, rinse with warm water. Apply the drug 1-2 times a week, for 1-1.5 months.
Salon treatments
To be sure of the effectiveness of getting rid of black dots, you need consult a cosmetologist. Salon procedures will lead to faster and longer results.
The following will help get rid of black spots on the face. the procedures:
- Manual face cleansing. This is the oldest and most proven method for getting rid of acne. Before cleaning, the skin is sanitized and steamed. The master cleans the face manually using the necessary devices. Cleaning should take place in complete sterility, infection on the skin will lead to more inflammation. After the procedure, the skin is treated with liquid nitrogen, make nourishing masks. With its effectiveness, this method has several disadvantages: a long rehabilitation period and soreness. Also, after mechanical cleaning, there is a high risk of other inflammations and new black spots. The procedure can be performed every 1.5-2 months;
- Laser cleaning. The hardware black dot removal method is the safest. This requires a minimum amount of time, and you can notice a positive result in a week. During the procedure, it is possible to remove the stratum corneum of the skin. Dead cells of the epidermis also disappear and the secretion of sebaceous fat is established, metabolic processes improve. Cleaning is painless and has a minimum number of contraindications;
- Vacuum cleaning. This method of removing black dots is suitable for owners of oily and normal skin. It cleans the pores of impurities, stimulates blood microcirculation, increases collagen synthesis, etc.Cleaning is carried out using a drainage tube, which literally sucks out contamination from the pores. The method is considered more sparing in comparison with manual. Nevertheless, with its help it is impossible to remove deep blackheads, so vacuum cleaning is suitable for less problematic skin;
- Chemical peeling. The method is based on the use of fruit acids. There is a superficial, median and deep peeling. Each is selected depending on the degree of skin problem. Cleaning with acids eliminates superficial black spots, small scars and scars;
- Ultrasonic cleaning is an effective modern method of getting rid of black spots. During the procedure, an apparatus is used that sends high-frequency vibrations to the epidermis. Ultrasound cleans the upper layer of the skin from all kinds of contaminants, excess fat and toxins. The procedure also speeds up the production of collagen and has a lifting effect. Before using cleaning, consult your doctor. In a number of contraindications, heart and vascular diseases are observed.
A suitable method for removing black dots will be advised by a cosmetologist. It is necessary to choose a specialist with a lot of experience and authority. Also, the salon must have proper certificates confirming the right to carry out the selected procedure. At the master’s appointment, be attentive to all recommendations for face care after cleansing. Compliance with care instructions guarantees easy rehabilitation and good results.
Black Dot Prevention
In order for black dots to stop appearing, preventive measures must be followed.
As a preventative measure, simple regulations:
- Drink 1.5-2 liters of water per day;
- To cleanse the skin daily in the morning and evening;
- Do not go to bed with makeup;
- In addition to makeup remover, use masks, peels and scrubs;
- Try to relax more and get enough sleep;
- To isolate yourself from stress;
- Eat right;
- Limit alcohol and refrain from smoking.
Only compliance with comprehensive face care measures will lead to the complete elimination of black spots.