blackhead

Blackheads are one of the most common types of pimples, especially among people with oily skin. Where it was once believed that blackheads were caused from not washing the skin, it is now known that they are actually caused by oil build-up on the skin.

The “black” appearance of blackheads is caused by the oxidizing of air on the oil clogging the pores and causing the pimple known as a blackhead. The melanin pigment in the skin also contributes to their dark color. The best way to remove blackheads is to remove their cause, excessive oil and dead skin cells.

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