How to Get Rid of Chin Blackheads Once and For All

Blackheads look like small bumps with a dark or black core. They are known as a mild type of acne — one of the most common skin problems. Blackheads can appear both on the face and body. The chin is one of the common areas affected by this type of acne.

5-Minute Crafts found an explanation for the basic causes of chin blackheads and gathered several methods for their treatment and prevention.

❗ Important: This article was created for informational purposes only and does not replace the advice of experts. The only way to get the most precise diagnosis and undergo effective treatment is to see a dermatologist.

1. Try simple home remedies

• You can use sugar or salt scrubs or a mix of sugar and oatmeal as exfoliators. Due to their texture, they make an excellent scrub for problem skin. Use them when there is a need to take away dead cells from the skin surface.
• Tea tree oil and wet green tea leaves are effective against blackheads: the oil has an antibacterial effect and the leaves are good at reducing oil production.
• Honey is also famous for its antibacterial effect. It works well with milk — lactic acid is a mild exfoliator.
• Lemon juice keeps the skin clean due to citric acid and vitamin C. A mint and vinegar mix keeps skin toned, clean, and refreshed.

2. Try masks

• Clay or charcoal masks help to draw out oil and toxins and unclog pores. They are considered one of the best remedies for oily skin. Use them once to twice a week, together with exfoliating procedures.
• The egg white mask. Wash and clean the face. Take one egg white and a piece of facial tissue. Place the tissue on the blackhead area, take a brush and apply the egg white to the tissue. 2 layers will be enough. Wait until the mask dries, then peel the tissue off.

3. Try changing your diet

• Choose food that is rich in vitamin C. It works like an antioxidant, protects the skin, and promotes collagen synthesis. Vitamin C helps to fight skin inflammatory conditions, including acne. Consume fruit and vegetables: their value is associated with skin health.
• Low-glycemic foods made of complex carbohydrates may help to reduce the appearance of blackheads. These are unprocessed vegetables and fruits, legumes, and whole grains.

4. Try special products for cleaning, exfoliating, and peeling

• Cleanse using products with salicylic acid. The acid breaks down the substances that cause pore clogging: oil, dead skin cells, makeup, and daily dirt.
• Choose gentle exfoliation with alpha and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs). One of the most popular AHAs is glycolic acid, and salicylic acid is the most common BHA. They both remove the thin top layer of your skin. It may help to clean pores and make skin softer. Try topical retinoids to cure stubborn acne by removing sebum plugs. But you should be careful if you have dry skin. In this case, you should avoid strong exfoliants, including retinoids.

5. The ways to prevent chin blackheads

First of all, avoid touching your face. Check your make-up, skincare products, and sunscreens, and get rid of everything that contains oils. Make sure you are using only non-comedogenic products and don’t forget to remove all your make-up before going to bed.

Wash your face twice a day using a mild cleanser matchable with your skin type. Regular washing will help to remove oil buildup. Try to wash your hair every day, especially if you have an oily hair type. Hair oils may affect pore clogging. Use a moisturizer every day. This step is crucial in the blackhead-preventing skincare routine since dehydrated skin may produce more acne-causing oils.

Bonus: Whether it’s okay to squeeze blackheads

One may find blackhead squeezing satisfying. Nevertheless, this type of at-home pore cleaning may cause consequences:

• There is always a risk of not removing the whole buildup. Sometimes the comedones are pushed even further into the skin during squeezing. This may result in painful irritation.
• You may push more oil or bacteria inside the follicle opening. It may cause the blackheads to get bigger and spread.
• Your skin can be seriously damaged by using nails since they are way stronger than your skin. It may result in inflammation or scarring.