Blackheads
What is a Blackhead?
Blackheads are technically referred to as open comedones. These bumps are often indented and may look like tiny plugs. The confusion over blackheads and whiteheads has to do with the fact that blackheads accompany oily skin where whiteheads could be present on oily or dry skin.
What Causes Blackheads?
A blackhead is caused by excess oil that has clogged a pore. This clog occurs when the built-up oil is unable to flow to the surface of the skin due to a misshapen or impaired pore and dead skin cells blocking the way. When the pore is open, the oil is exposed to oxygen, which reacts and turns it a dark color, resulting in a black head.
Hormones are the leading cause of increased oil production. An increase in the male hormones, androgens, will increase the natural production of oil in your skin causing more oil to build up in the pores, often times resulting in the appearance of black heads.
The next big culprit in blackhead formation is the use of skin-care products or make-up. These products will mix with your body’s natural oil and add to the build-up that can block pores.
We use the following treatments, often in tandem to achieve these goals:
- Retinol
- Lactic acid
- Glycolic acid
- Salicylic acid
- Intense Pulsed Light
- Advanced Flourescent Technology
How do I know which treatments or products are suitable for me?
Great question! We show our clients how to save money and time by categorizing them into one of 16 possible Skin Types, with each Skin Type uniquely suitable for certain products and treatments that do not necessarily have to be the most expensive ones available.
Our facility is the only one to offer such a benefit and you also have the option of completing your treatment with Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup, the only makeup that heals skin while giving wonderful coverage. We have a full size testing counter that is always buzzing with clients trying out this alternative to the traditionally heavier liquid and cream based products.
Read our blog for the latest case studies and techniques that we employ to treat this issue.
