BLACKHEAD

BLACKHEAD

A blackhead is a bump on the skin, usually yellow or black in color that occurs as a result of excessive production of oil. This excess oil builds up inside our pores and can be exacerbated by the dirt our faces and bodies are exposed to as well as other irritants such as make-up, perspiration, lotions and other products we apply on our skin.

When blackheads are infected, they become swollen and turn into pimples. Infection usually occurs when people try to take out the blackhead by squeezing or vigorously scrubbing the area. Improper hygiene also contributes to this condition.