Blackheads are a mild acne lesion found on the skin that look like small, dark bumps. Blackheads occur when pores become clogged. Each pore on your skin contains a hair follicle and sebaceous (oil) gland. This sebaceous gland produces sebum, an oily substance that helps keep the skin hydrated and soft.
An excess of sebum production can result in a plug at the top of the pore, and when a plug is formed, sebum builds up, catching and collecting dead skin cells and bacteria on its way. This results in blackheads. Unlike pimples, blackheads are not painful because there is less inflammation involved.
Causes of Blackheads
Blackheads are caused by the following reasons
- Hormones
- Puberty
- Menstruation
- Birth Control Pills
- Pregnancy
- Sweating
- Diet
- Smoking
- Unhealthy body cleaning practices
One must always keep his pores clean for skin to breathe better and avoid growth of bacteria in skin which can lead to other skin problems
Use ShoHan Blackheads Removal Strips once a week to avoid deposit of sebum on skin and make your skin healthy and fresh.