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Sean Alemi, double-board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in New York, NY.
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Thats also what gives blackheads their characteristic appearance, saysDr.
Connie Yang, board-certified dermatologist atPFRANKMDbyDr.
Paul Jarrod Frankin New York, NY.
When this mixture becomes exposed to oxygen, it oxidizes and turns dark in color, she explains.
Blackheads can be resulting from myriad factors, including pore-clogging beauty products, excess oil production, and genetics.
Kseniya Kobets, board-certified dermatologist at Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care in Westchester, NY.
It goes deeper, penetrating the pores to clean out the oil and other debris within the oil gland.
Retinoids are also essential, as they decrease oil production in the skin while helping to treat existing blemishes.
Alternatively, try a mask with clay or charcoal as a temporary fix, says Dr. Yang.
They work by drawing out impurities, oil, and other debris from the pores.
Preventing blackheads requires a consistent skin-care routine that involves gentle exfoliation and non-comedogenic skin-care products, says Dr. Yang.
Makeup with comedogenic ingredients like mineral oil is a common culprit, as are some richer skin-care formulas.
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