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What Is The White Stuff That Comes Out of A Blackhead?
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You’ve seen blackheads before—commonly found on your nose—but what exactly is that white stuff that comes out of a blackhead or pimple? More specifically, what’s the hard white stuff in pimples? Not to fear, we’re here to help you understand this skin mystery and guide you on your breakout-free journey by presenting the 3 commandments of Blackhead Banish 101.
1. PICK: your skin battles
As tempting as it might be, popping blemishes never does your skin any good. Squeezing blackheads or pimples can push inflammation deeper beneath your skin and reintroduce bacteria into the open wound.
Blackheads form when an open comedone becomes filled with skin debris and oil. Exposure to air causes oxidation, turning this mixture dark brown. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not dirt that’s trapped in your pores but old skin cells and sebum. Whiteheads, on the other hand, form when these contents remain beneath the skin surface without exposure to air.
But what is the hard white stuff in pimples exactly? That white, hard material you see when popping pimples is primarily pus—a mixture of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and debris. Pus is essentially your body’s response to infection or irritation caused by clogged pores. Although it might seem tempting to remove this material yourself, it’s best left untouched, as the skin will typically heal on its own.
However, effective skin treatments like the Acne Beta Peel can significantly reduce inflammation and minimise future breakouts by exfoliating gently and clearing pores deeply.
It’s also crucial to avoid harsh cleansers and rough exfoliants, as they can further irritate the skin. Such irritation may cause your skin to increase sebum production in compensation, ultimately clogging pores and forming even more pimples and blackheads.
Instead, opt for gentle treatments like the Acne Peel, which utilises the powerful combination of salicylic and dioic acid to target acne effectively. This skincare dream team helps clear existing breakouts while reducing the likelihood of new ones, leaving your skin clear, healthy, and breakout-free.
2. PREVENTION
Regular skin treatments such as Microdermabrasion and Chemical Peel prevent the buildup of skin cells and oil on your face.
Microdermabrasion involves the use of a diamond tipped wand to gently exfoliate the skin free of old skin cells, makeup residue and debris leftover from the week. This allows your skin to breathe and better absorb your favourite beauty products.
Chemical Peels such as the Acne Beta Peel uses a specific combination of salicylic and dioic acid to kill acne causing bacteria whilst simultaneously dissolving the bonds that hold old skin cells and oil together to effectively decongest pores.
To enhance the benefits from these clarifying and decongesting treatments, LED Light Therapy is highly recommended afterwards. LED Light Therapy involves the use of therapeutic wavelengths to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the body’s natural cellular repair and renewal capabilities.
Protection against the damaging rays from the Australian sun is a must as it prevents premature ageing as well as your sebum production going into overdrive when your natural oils are stripped.
Results Active Protect SPF 50+ is an everyday essential as it provides the necessary skin protection without the weight of a heavy formula. Oil free and lightweight, it’s versatile and can be worn underneath makeup or simply by itself. The best thing of all? The Results Active range has been formulated to be used in conjunction with our skin treatments.
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