Should closed comedones be treated?

The pimples we are talking about generally have a maturation period, after which you can pick them with tools, and the pimples will slowly get better. But should you pick closed comedones? The reason for closed comedones is that the pores are repeatedly blocked, and they can also be picked out. Generally speaking, closed comedones will only appear as a flesh-colored bump, and are most common on the forehead and chin. Be sure to take good care of and clean the skin.

How is closure formed?

One of the main causes of closed comedones is that the skin's stratum corneum is not healthy enough. People who often have closed comedones on their faces usually do so because the old stratum corneum has not completely fallen off, but a new stratum corneum has been generated, wrapping around the old one, thus forming a keratin plug, which then blocks the pores and covers them again. This is why acne is difficult to remove: it is stuck inside and cannot come out.

Where does the closed mouth grow?

The chin is usually a flesh-colored protrusion visible to the naked eye and tightly covered with oil; while the cheeks and hairline are small flesh-colored protrusions.

Closed comedones most commonly appear on the forehead, chin, hairline and cheeks, and are generally deep in the skin.

Squeezing the mouth is a big taboo‼ ️

Since closed comedones are buried so deep, they are generally difficult to disappear for a long time. If you can't help but squeeze them directly, or prick them with an acne needle, two results may occur. If you are lucky, you may encounter a mature keratinized closed comedones, and you can just press the small yellow particles out with a slight movement of your hands, but this is only a very rare situation! Most people are not so lucky, and most closed comedones are small white, and once squeezed, they will turn into big red, swollen and shiny pimples!

1. Improper exfoliation

As mentioned above, the biggest cause of closed comedones is an overly thick stratum corneum, so regular exfoliation can effectively prevent the formation of closed comedones. But avoid frequent exfoliation and follow the skin's metabolism cycle.

2. Water and oil balance is important

Imbalance of water and oil is the source of many skin problems.

Closed comedones prefer oily skin, so you should pay attention to balancing the water and oil content of the skin and do a good job of moisturizing. If moisturizing is done well, oil secretion will be reduced and the chance of closed comedones will be relatively reduced. It is recommended to use more refreshing and easily absorbed hydrating essences and moisturizing creams.

3. Keep a regular schedule

If you have an irregular work and rest schedule, your skin will become dull and lifeless. According to a survey, the biggest maintenance secret of the ageless goddesses is to have a regular work and rest schedule, love exercise, and maintain a good mood.

4. Deep Cleansing

Washing your face is a skin care task that everyone does every morning and evening, but ask yourself, have you really washed your face clean?

The most important thing to combat closed comedones is to cleanse the skin properly. Closed comedones are deep-seated and cannot be removed by simply washing with a facial cleanser.

Especially nowadays when smog is frequent and the air is polluted, the skin will also be polluted. When cleansing your face, you should choose facial cleansers and makeup removers with deep cleansing effects, which can gently penetrate deep into the inner layer of the skin and effectively remove dirt from closed pores and various pores.

5. Vitamin Lack

When the body lacks vitamin B and vitamin A,

The growth rate of new skin cells slows down, and metabolism becomes very slow. Without new cells to replace aging cells, it is easy for waste keratin to remain and become blocked. This is more common among people who usually eat out and are picky eaters.

6. Excessive levels of male hormones

There are three major sex hormones in women's bodies: estrogen, androgen, and progesterone.

Estrogen regulates our skin smoothness, hair growth, and fertility.

With the increase of androgen, the skin becomes rough, prone to acne and pimples, and the hair may even grow heavier and thicker. The increase in androgen is also closely related to stress.

People who are easily stressed, have adult acne, or are prone to acne before their menstrual period should pay special attention.