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Brilio.net - Facial problems that worry a number of people are not just acne and dull skin. The appearance of black or white blackheads on the nose and chin also makes you worried. The reason is, blackheads that are sometimes visible can reduce a person's self-confidence.
Like acne, the appearance of blackheads is also caused by blockages in the skin pores which occur due to the buildup of dead skin cells, oil and dirt. You need to know, the sebaceous glands located in the pores of the skin are responsible for producing sebum, which is the skin's natural oil. Sebum functions to maintain skin moisture. However, excessive sebum production can cause clogged pores.
Meanwhile, skin cells will naturally die and be replaced by new skin cells. This process is known as skin regeneration. If dead skin cells are not removed properly, they can build up on the surface of the skin and clog pores.
When excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells, blockages form in the skin pores. This blockage can be on the surface of the skin or deeper in the pores.
If this blockage is on the surface of the skin and exposed to air, it will oxidize and turn black, forming an open comedo (blackhead). If this blockage is below the surface of the skin and not exposed to air, it will remain white or yellowish in color, forming a closed comedo (whitehead).
Well, you can treat blackheads in various ways. Starting from treatment at a beauty doctor or using a clay mask. Apart from that, there are other methods that you can use to keep your face free of blackheads. One of them is you can use a trick shared by a beauty vlogger with the Instagram account @bronzedandbouje.
By uploading reels on his personal account, he uses petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly is an occlusive ingredient in the form of oil that forms a protective layer on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. These properties make it effective in treating various skin problems, including blackheads.
Using petroleum jelly can help soften rough areas of skin, including around blackheads. Meanwhile, skin that is well hydrated is better able to fight irritation and inflammation that can worsen blackheads. Therefore, petroleum jelly helps repair and maintain the skin barrier.
That's the benefit of petroleum jelly which you can use to remove blackheads from your nose and chin. So, you can use this material by using hair clips.
Are you curious about how? Come on, look at the information below as summarized by briliobeauty.net from Instagram @bronzedandbouje, Tuesday (28/5).
Materials and tools:
- Petroleum jelly
- Hair clips
- Wrapping film or plastic food cover.
How to use:
photo: Instagram/@bronzedandbouje
1. Clean your face using face wash or micellar water
2. Apply enough petroleum jelly to your nose and chin
3. Cover using wrapping film
4. Wipe with a towel soaked in hot water
5. Apply to nose and chin for five minutes
6. Rub a hair clip on your nose and chin to remove blackheads
7. By using this method, your nose and chin will be free of blackheads.
Natural ingredients that can remove blackheads are not only petroleum jelly. There are other natural ingredients that you can use, such as tea tree oil.
Launching from healthline.com, Tuesday (28/5) tea tree oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help treat blackheads by killing acne-causing bacteria and reducing inflammation.
Apart from that, honey can also remove blackheads. This sweetening ingredient has antibacterial and humectant properties which help clean pores and maintain skin moisture. Then there is aloe vera with anti-inflammatory properties which can reduce inflammation and cure other skin problems.
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