Mistake One: Blackheads are not pimples.
Of course, blackheads are a part of pimples. More importantly, blackheads are the root cause of pimples. Trying to cure pimples without getting rid of blackheads is like climbing a tree to catch fish!
Mistake Two: Blackheads are a normal phenomenon for everyone.
Blackheads have an extremely high incidence rate, but they are by no means normal. Have you ever wondered why pimples can suddenly break out overnight? That's all due to your indulgence and leniency towards blackheads!
Mistake Three: Blackheads are caused by oil, so dissolving the oil will fix it.
Blackheads are composed of "oil and keratin." Therefore, if everything is judged based on oil, there will inevitably be incorrect conclusions!
Mistake Four: Blackheads are caused by not washing your face properly, and the black color in blackheads is proof.
The formation of blackheads is multifactorial, with the most common cause being constitution, and it has little to do with whether your face is clean or not. The black color in blackheads is due to oxidation upon contact with air, not dirt. Please don't stigmatize blackheads just because of marketing for facial cleansers.
Mistake Five: Cleansing oil can remove blackheads.
Mistake Six: Washing your face frequently can solve blackheads.
As mentioned above, incorrect reasoning leads to incorrect answers, which is not feasible.
Mistake Seven: Applying masks frequently or exfoliating can solve blackheads.
The oil and keratin inside hair follicles are often deeply intertwined. Even if the oil can be dissolved or surface keratin removed, the sebum secreted from the sebaceous gland quickly mixes with the deep keratin inside the follicle again, leading to the reformation of blackheads!
Mistake Eight: Squeezing, pulling, or sucking them out is the only way to solve blackheads.
The methods you mentioned may make you feel good for a few days, but they are temporary. Very soon, you'll see traces of blackheads reappearing in the same place.
Mistake Nine: Resign yourself to it! There’s no way to get rid of blackheads.
Modern dermatology has developed higher concentration glycolic acid, topical vitamin A derivatives, and other medications to eradicate them. These medications not only prevent the clogging of hair follicles by abnormal keratinization of dead cells at the follicle opening but also act on the connective tissue around the follicles to restore elasticity. This helps reduce the pore size to facilitate sebum discharge and stop new blackheads from forming, allowing for their complete removal. However, it usually takes about six weeks to see results and requires a doctor's prescription. Many people either don't access these treatments (if they don't see a doctor) or give up before seeing results, thus assuming it cannot be resolved.
Mistake Ten: Medications for treating blackheads are very harsh on the skin, or contain steroids.
This is the most commonly used tactic by beauty salons to retain customers and prevent patients from seeking proper medical care. In fact, acne medications may cause a bit of irritation or peeling, but there are almost no other side effects as long as you follow the doctor's instructions. As for steroids, that's completely baseless. In fact, according to national regulations, receipts must include the drug name, which can be verified.
Treating blackheads isn't actually difficult. Starting from the "heart" can truly help you say goodbye to blackheads!