Oily skin can be a real beauty boon in many ways! Its natural oiling keeps skin supple and prevents it from drying out, meaning wrinkles tend to set in later than your dry-skinned friends. While oily skin is more prone to blackheads, pimples, and even acne, why, and what’s the best way to treat blackheads
What causes blackheads and pimples?
Your body creates a natural oil called sebum that helps form a useful protective barrier for your skin. The problem is that people with oily skin types tend to overproduce this oil, which can then combine with environmental dirt, makeup, and dead skin cells, clogging pores. Since pores are designed to be free-flowing highways, not dead ends, it’s these blockages that are responsible for blackheads and pimples. Luckily, the way to *treat oily skin* and ward off the formation of blackheads and pimples is easier than you might think. Don’t be tempted to squeeze, which only makes your skin inflamed and sore. Instead, an easy-to-follow skincare routine with the right ingredients can provide the perfect solution to *cure your blackheads* and pimples.
3 steps to treating blackheads and pimples?
First step: choose the right cleansing gel
Start by ditching the soaps that dry out your skin and instead cleanse your skin thoroughly morning and night. You’ll find that soap-free options are available in both traditional gel cleansers and face washes, depending on what you prefer. Look for a soothing solution like a gel cleanser with salicylic acid, which is proven to help dissolve excess sebum and impurities – something like Pure Active Cleansing Gel, a specially formulated daily wash that helps unclog pores, *visibly reduce blackheads* and remove excess oil.
Step Two: Remove Dead Skin Cells
Exfoliating is a great way to remove the natural buildup of dead skin cells and other impurities that your skin is usually exposed to. This keeps the pores clear and exposes the new skin cells beneath the surface to give your skin a healthy glow! Pure Active 3in1 Charcoal is an innovative formula that uses the natural power of purifying charcoal as your secret weapon against even the most stubborn blackheads and spots! Even better, it can be used as a cleanser, exfoliant and mask.
Third step: Use masks and moisturizers
Regularly using a special face mask can help clear any remaining blockages in the pores. Certain masks contain natural blemish-fighting ingredients like charcoal and clay, which have excellent cleansing effects and remove excess sebum, toxins and dirt from the skin. They come in a range of options, such as easy-to-use peel-off strips (like the Pure Active Strips) or clay face masks. Think of these ingredients as mini vacuums that cleanse your skin. Pure Active Peel-Off is a liquid mask that solidifies and then peels off like a strip, taking impurities with it. Never be afraid to moisturise your skin at the end of your routine – even oily skin needs moisture to function properly. Just choose a lightweight formula that will hydrate your skin without weighing it down with more oil.