How to remove closed comedones? 5 simple and practical ways to make acne disappear

The full name of closed comedones is closed comedones, which is a type of acne. Acne can be divided into open comedones and closed comedones. Open comedones are the same as blackheads and whiteheads, while the closed comedones we are talking about today have closed pores and feel uneven to the touch. So how to effectively remove closed comedones? You must read the following useful information!

Tips on how to remove closed comedones

Method 1: Apply water mask + cleansing mask

Target group: Skin in the early stages of closure and with small areas of closed comedones.

We can choose some lotions containing calming, soothing, anti-inflammatory and stabilizing ingredients as the first step in skin care, and make a water mask for a few minutes. If there are small closed comedones on a certain part of the face, it may be due to inadequate cleansing leading to oil accumulation. You can strengthen the cleansing mask by applying it locally.

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Method 2: Vitamin B6 tablets + aloe vera gel/barley water

Target group: The chin, brow center, forehead and other areas where closed mouth is concentrated.

You can buy vitamin B6 tablets at an ordinary pharmacy, grind them into powder, mix them with a mild toner such as aloe vera gel or coix water, apply them with a cotton pad for ten minutes, wash them off with clean water, and then proceed with normal skin care steps.

The advantage of this method is that the raw materials can be bought everywhere, they are cheap and come in large quantities, and the homemade method is also very simple, making it very suitable for lazy people. Moreover, many people have personally tested that the effect is very immediate. After about 10 days of persistence, you can see signs of closed comedones fading. However, this effect may vary from person to person, so don't rely on it too much.

Method 3: Acid flushing

Target group: closed comedones on cheeks, forehead, etc., and even some closed comedones that are about to break out.

Acid is one of the magic tools for removing closed comedones. It can soften cuticles, unclog pores and clean the oil in the pores. Common acids include mandelic acid, salicylic acid, A acid, etc.

Mandelic acid: It is the mildest fruit acid and has less irritation. It is suitable for girls who are doing acid treatment for the first time or have weak skin tolerance. Mandelic acid can not only remove closed comedones, but also has the effect of brightening the skin tone. When you first start using it, you should generally choose a milder concentration below 10%. After your skin tolerance has been established over time, you can choose a concentration above 10%.

Salicylic acid: Salicylic acid is highly fat-soluble and can easily penetrate deep into the skin. It can not only exfoliate closed comedones, but also effectively solve the problem of blackheads. But it is much more irritating than mandelic acid. If you have a lot of closed comedones and your skin has a high tolerance level, you can consider using salicylic acid. The daily use concentration is generally 1%~2%.

Retinoic acid: Retinoic acid is the most powerful of the three acids. It is a medicinal-grade prescription drug and must be used under the guidance of a doctor. It can not only remove closed comedones, but is also very effective for large areas of acne, and is suitable for acne-prone skin.

Acid peeling has risks and should be used with caution. It is best to conduct a tolerance test before using acid products to avoid allergies and other problems. At the same time, pay attention to hydration. Moreover, the above acids cannot be used in combination. Try to try them on a small area of ​​skin to avoid causing large-scale skin peeling.

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