Whiteheads are formed in the skin where skin cells clog and close a hair follicle. It's small and appears on the outer layer of the skin like a raised white bump. In medical terms it is known as a closed come done.

Cause of Whiteheads

• Unusual exfoliation of skin cells contributes to the growth of pimples. The dead skin cells clog up the pimples.

• Some individuals produce sebum which is drier than normal. This creates a skin environment conducive to the growth of whiteheads.

• Sebaceous glands in some people produce oleic acid which irritates the skin and promotes the formation of plugs. The plugs result in whiteheads later

Use full tips to remove whiteheads

• Use Natural Products

• Wash your Face

• Use Oil Free Products

• Use Oil-free Moisturizers

• Do not Pop Pimples

• Applying a Compressor

• Using Lotion or Creams

• See a Dermatologist

Home Remedies for Whiteheads

• Drink lots of water, which removes the toxins from the skin and keeps whiteheads at bay.

• Never squeeze or forcibly remove the whiteheads otherwise you will get a scar or skin infection. Take professional help if the problem cannot be tackled by you.

• Apply homemade scrubbers made by fruit peels. Dry orange peels in the sun and make a powder of them by grinding them. Add rosewater and milk cream to this powder and apply on the skin. Wash it off while rubbing it in the wrong direction when it's half dried. It will make the skin clear, smooth and will remove the whiteheads.

• Rubbing lemon peel on the skin helps in reducing whiteheads.

• Use medicated soaps and cleansers on the skin and apply oil free moisturizers.

• Drink fresh fruit juices and drink a glass of warm water with some lemon juice into it first thing in the morning. It helps in detoxifying the skin.

• Soak almonds in the water overnight, in the morning grind them and make a paste. Add honey to it and massage it on the face for few minutes. Leave it on the skin for 5-10 minutes and then rinse off with lukewarm water. It cleans away the white heads to some extent.

• Wash off your face with mild cleansers and use mild scrubbers on your skin at least thrice a week. If you apply scrubbers on the skin after taking mild steam in the skin, they go off sooner as it softens the skin and opens up the pores. But always apply skin toner after cleaning the skin to close the pores. You can even rub an ice cube on the skin wrapped in a cotton cloth to block the pored after steaming.

• Use creams and gels, which contain alpha Hydroxyl fruit acids. They help in unclogging the pores to remove the whiteheads

• Use a face cream or moisturizer containing salicylic acid.

• Always look for antibacterial skin care and cosmetic products.

• Use skin care products with benzyl peroxide, salicylic acid

• It’s essential to keep your skin clean all the time in order to prevent the formation of whiteheads.

• Never use harsh facial cleansers, soaps or lotions.

• Never use oil-based makeup precuts as they may contribute to the buildup of oil in the follicles.

• Always apply moisturizer after washing your face.

• Don’t forget to exfoliate your skin once or twice a week with a mild exfoliate to remove the dead skin cells.

• Never try to remove whiteheads at home - this may lead to serious skin infections and permanent scarring.