What causes blackheads?
The Blooming of a Blackhead Blackheads are skin particles, debris and excess skin pigment, or melanin, along with sebum or oil which reach our skin surface. The melanin in the blackhead is what causes its characteristic dark color; the color is not caused by poor hygiene. According to the Acne Resource Center, some causes of blackheads and acne are genetics, hormones, some medications, stress, humidity and physical irritation. When it is humid, the acne sufferer sweats, and this sweat mixes with the oils in the skin; add tight clothing which chafes or rubs an area of the skin and the patient has optimal conditions for forming a blackhead. Pregnant women sometimes suffer outbreaks of acne, caused by the significant changes in their hormones. Medications can alter the body’s chemistry, which can disturb the production of sebum and lead to blockage of the skin’s pores. Oil-based cosmetics can also be a contributing factor. Treating Blackheads Use gentle products to treat blackheads. If su
