How to open pores and show off a cleaner skin

Few people escape from blackheads, and even more so in hot weather, when sebaceous secretion increases with sweat, which can lead to more appearing. Pores can become clogged by dry or dead skin cells, excess oil, make-up, sweat and dirt. They can appear in several sizes. The biggest ones usually appear in adolescence, and the smallest ones can prevail all your life. What a nuisance, aren’t they?

Blackheads, what causes them?

Blackheads, known as “comedones”, are an obstruction of the skin pores that appear due to the production of sebum, which is an oily substance that especially appears on the face, above all in the so-called ‘T-zone’ (forehead and nose), and it is associated with the oxidation process of cells. These dilations occur when sebum and keratin accumulate, influenced by hormones. When they come into contact with the air, these substances oxidise, hence their blackish colour.

Certain areas of the body, such as the face, back and chest, are areas of great hormonal influence, as well as being the oiliest areas of the body.

Dermatologists advise not ‘touching’ blackheads unless this is done by aesthetic specialists or dermatologists to avoid infection and the possible appearance of pimples.