Once the buildup of dead skin cells and oils is exposed to the air, a chemical reaction occurs that makes the spot turn a ...

First, it helps to know what blackheads are (as Sun Tzu says, know your enemy). “Blackheads form when the opening of a pore ...

For those with acne-prone skin, blackheads are a common concern that usually manifest as dark spots on the forehead, nose or chin. Though it may be tempting to pop and pick at blackheads when they ...

What causes blackheads? Dr. Camp says that blackheads are a side effect of excess oil and clogged sebum. “Dead skin and oil that accumulates in the pore are oxidized as they are exposed to air, which ...

This exposure turns the contents of the blocked pore a black, grey or dark brown colour, resulting in (you guessed it) a blackhead. Blackheads affect everyone from time to time – no matter how ...