How and what to cure comedones at home?

Our skin looks attractive only if it has the ability to fully breathe. This is due to the pores;but with insufficient hygiene they are clogged with dust and dirt, resulting in comedones. And if bacteria enter into these comedones, then an inflammatory process will begin, which, in turn, will lead to the formation of acne and their rapid spread throughout the face. As a rule, they appear in the area where the active production of sebum occurs - the forehead, nose and chin. And in order to prevent these problems, it is necessary to start treatment of comedones in time. The pharmaceutical industry can offer several tools that are capable of showing the necessary efficiency. Let's talk about them in more detail.

For the treatment of comedones, you can use both folk and special tools

Before you get rid of comedones on your face, you need to understand why they appeared. If their occurrence is associated with diseases of internal organs, cosmetic procedures will be ineffective and it is necessary to begin the struggle "from within".Here you should contact only the doctor who will do the examination and prescribe medication. If it is determined that your body is healthy and the problem lies only in insufficient hygiene of the facial skin, then you can proceed to the procedure of treating the comedones themselves.

How to remove comedones?

Removing comedones is a procedure that is carried out in almost every beauty salon. The specialist finds out the peculiarities of your skin, establishes the "scale of tragedy" and, using modern means, starts to work. But not always there is an opportunity to visit such an institution, because one procedure you will not be limited, and time and money is often not enough.

Face cleaning in the cabin - it's efficient, but expensive and time consuming.

In this case, you need to consider means that will prompt how to get rid of comedones at home.

Glycolic agents

In this case, two types of agents can be distinguished:

• concentrates
• masks;
• cream.

Similar drugs contribute to the expansion of pores, after which they "pull" out of them all the dirt. In addition, they eliminate the keratinized particles of the upper layers of the skin, moisturize and soften it. Typically, these products contain lactic acid and tea tree oil, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

The most effective are:

• gel cream Acglicolic Classic Forte from Sesderma - in the line of preparations you can find a remedy for any skin type;
  

  Removes dead cells and smoothes the surface of the skin
• concentrate or Sebium Serum cream from Bioderma - contains a high concentration of glycolic acid and is absolutely safe;
  

  Suitable for problematic skin with "adult" comedones
• cream from comedones Avene Cleanance K - minimizes the secretion of sebum and effectively cleanses the pores.
  

  Sebororegulation cream - eliminates comedones and smoothes the skin

Removal tools

Special tools help to get rid of comedones:

• cosmetic loop - has a long handle with a loop that is positioned so that the comedon is inside of it, press and clean the secreted dirt with a sterile napkin;
  

  This tool is often used in beauty salons

  Important! Similarly, you can remove only those comedones, the surface of which looks almost open, otherwise you can injure the skin.

• "pistol" - operates on the principle of vacuum traction. This device uses air force, effectively cleans the pores and at the same time is absolutely safe for the skin.
  

  Leaves no wounds and scars after using

Salicylic acid

A separate chapter should highlight the information on the use of salicylic acid from comedones. This remedy helps to dissolve and discolor them, which is its undisputed plus.

Usage rules are simple:

1. If you encounter this drug for the first time, then start treatment with a low concentration - 1% solution.
   

   Important! If you use 5% or 10% salicylic acid, then there is a high probability of drying the skin, which in turn will lead to an increase in the number of comedones, which necessarily grow into inflamed pimples.

2. Wadded disc soak in solution and wipe face. If the number of comedones is insignificant, then the agent is applied pointwise with the help of cotton buds.
   

   Important! Do not rub the solution too hard, as you can get a skin burn!

3. The skin should be treated with the drug until a slight tingling sensation is felt - this will indicate that the solution has started to act.
   

   Recommendation! When using a solution, the concentration of which is 2 or 3%, it is enough to use it once.

Salicylic acid is quite effective, but requires adherence to special rules for the use of

. But there are also caveats:

• if you use the remedy to begin to flake your skin, then its use must be canceled and a drug free from alcohol;
• for dry skin type salicylic acid is not recommended for use;it is more suitable for combination and fat;
• should not combine this drug with others, especially with "Benzyl benzoate" and "Zinerite";
• is not allowed for use during pregnancy and lactation.

Medications

Treatment of comedones on the face may require both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, which will be recommended by a doctor. Many of them are powerful, and some require use under strict supervision of a specialist.

1. Hormonal pills and antibiotics - they are prescribed only by a doctor;self-medication can lead to serious health problems. In addition, such drugs can have many side effects, so they must be used according to the prescription of a specialist. Antibiotics are most often prescribed in inflamed comedones, when it is necessary to stop the process of reproduction of bacteria.
2. Topical preparations. These include "Salicylic acid", which was mentioned earlier, "Baziron", "Zinc ointment", "Clenzite S", etc. Although they are over-the-counter, but to determine the appropriateness of their use in each specific case is capable only of a dermatologist.
3. The medical devices also include such universal preparations as "Zinerit", "Skinoren", "Differin" and "Quotlan".They must be used daily, and the result will come in a few months.

Home remedies

Home remedies for comedones on the face can be recommended for use even by beauticians. To those are:

• on a small grater grate cucumber, carrots and zucchini, add a little olive oil and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply on face and after 15 minutes rinse with warm water;
• make a paste of cottage cheese and flour of mutton peas, apply to comedones and remove after completely drying it;
• foaming baby soap, add baking soda and wash the resulting solution with skin, paying special attention to the T-zone. After 10 minutes, rinse;
• lubricate the skin with kefir and wash after 20 minutes;
• combine liquid honey and marigold tincture in the same proportion and wipe the resulting solution face 2-3 times a day;
• from parsley squeeze the juice and use it as a lotion three times a day for 2 weeks.

Do not forget about prevention!

1. Wash your face in the morning and evening with warm water - but not hot!
2. During the day, try not to touch the skin of the face with your hands.
3. Daily use a cleanser that will help remove dirt and dust.
4. It is strictly forbidden to go to bed with make-up on the face.
5. Once or twice a week, use a scrub, peeling or cleansing mask.

Remember that preventing the appearance of comedones is always easier than curing them. So follow the instructions above and be beautiful!