How to Stop Whiteheads
Whether you're a teenager getting ready for a first date or a middle-aged executive getting ready for a job presentation, the emergence of whiteheads can be devastating. While whiteheads won't impair your mental or physical capacities, they can affect your confidence and self-image. Learning to stop whiteheads involves taking a proactive approach. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Consume a healthy diet containing foods such as fruits and vegetables. Eating high-fat foods may contribute to the appearance of whiteheads, which result as a build-up of oil and dead skin. Avoid overindulgence in greasy foods, such as pizza and fried chicken.
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Drink an adequate amount of water each day. Taking in 6 to 8 cups of water can help prevent whiteheads by diluting the amount of excess oils in your system. Limit your intake of drinks such as soda when trying to stop whiteheads. Increase your fluid intake to account for weather conditions and your participation in sports.
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Perform deep skin cleansing on a regular basis to help prevent whiteheads. A popular method involves using steam to open up clogged pores and to help soften skin. This technique is done by standing over a pot full of steaming water with a towel to help lock in the steam. Keep at a safe distance to prevent splashes and skin burns. You can also use exfoliating scrubs once weekly to help blast away stubborn oils and debris.
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Commit to a daily cleansing regimen. Wash your face (or other affected areas) twice daily with a cleanser suitable for your skin type. This will help prevent debris such as makeup from sticking inside your pores. Use small circular motions to help loosen foreign material. Apply skin moisturizer to counteract the drying effects of exfoliation.
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Sleep on clean bedding each night to help stop whiteheads. The oils that accumulate in your sheets and pillowcases can seep into your pores while you're asleep. Wash your bedding in hot, soapy water once weekly to cut down on your chances of acquiring whiteheads.
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Tips & Warnings
Remove all makeup well before going to sleep. Failure to do so can contribute the formation of whiteheads. Visit a dermatologist for individualized treatment recommendations.
Never remove whiteheads on your own. Doing so could cause infection and even tissue damage.
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