Blackheads 

- Men’s Grooming Guide

Men’s skin is 15% oilier than women's, which means that men are more prone to being troubled by those annoying blackheads. When oil and dead skin cells get trapped in open hair follicles, blackheads occur. Moreover, as the pores remain open, air oxidises the oil, turning it black in colour. It has often been observed that if blackheads are left untreated, they can worsen exponentially.

“Real men take care of their skin.”

Here are some of the most effective steps to clean out clogged pores and manage oily skin better:

Step 1 - Use a Facial Cleanser Regularly

Blackheads can be stubborn. Using a facial cleanser regularly can easily loosen the buildup of oil and dirt, thereby removing excess sebum. It is, however, important to make sure that the skin is not left dry and patchy.

Therefore, it is advisable to go for a mild facial cleanser that only removes dirt and oil without causing the skin to become dry. Use of soap removes moisture from the skin, leading to rashes or skin irritation.

Step 2 - Exfoliate your Skin

For mild cases of blackheads, facial cleansers can do the trick. However, for those stubborn stains, exfoliating is a must. While doing it, make sure that you do not scrub the skin on your nose too hard, which may cause irritation and the problems may worsen.

Facial exfoliating creams integrated with microbeads gently cleanse the skin and also tighten the pores.

Step 3 – Peel Off

Blackheads can be extremely annoying and using facial cleansers and exfoliating creams may not help weed them out from the root. Dermatologists often suggest ‘Peeling’- a unique technique to remove blackheads and other dirt particles present in the skin.

Peel-off masks for the face remove blackheads and excess oil in an effective way.

Step 4 – Moisturise your Skin

Moisturising is a significant part of any skincare routine. It is often a misconception that you do not have to moisturise oily skin. On the contrary, using a light moisturiser on oily skin helps normalise the oil production, thereby putting skin problems at bay.

Choose a non-oily hydrating moisturiser that revitalises your skin and leaves it nourished.

Final words

The above-mentioned steps may sound simple but they are the ones that are often overlooked. Most men tend to ignore the entire process of meticulous cleansing. After cleansing, if you wish to squeeze out the blackheads on your nose, make sure that you wrap a little cotton to wheedle out the ‘head’. 

It is true that it is not possible to regulate the production of sebum, but you can always choose to keep your skin sparkling clean and prevent any blackheads.