What is the cause of blackheads on the back?

Blackheads are a headache for many girls, but they don’t only appear on the face. Do you know why blackheads appear on the back? What should I do if I have blackheads on my back?

What causes blackheads on the back?

In fact, there are many reasons for blackheads on the back, but in the final analysis, it is because the skin on the back secretes excessive oil and has not been well cleaned, which leads to the clogging of the pores on the back. To remove blackheads on the back, you must clean it thoroughly and exfoliate regularly.

Blackheads are hardened oil blockages that usually appear on the forehead, nose and other parts of the face. When the oil glands are over-stimulated and the pores are filled with excess oil, causing heat blockage, the nose and the surrounding areas often feel greasy. These oils eventually harden and oxidize to become tiny black dots, which are the oil blockages called blackheads.

Blackheads, also known as blackhead comedones, are open comedones (the surface layer of the sebum that clogs the pores is directly exposed to the outside and comes into contact with the air and dust in the air). It is caused by the oxidation of skin oil in the air. It becomes smelly and black. Blackheads are common in adolescents during puberty. They are prone to occur on the face, chest and back, especially on the nose. They are characterized by black spots in significantly enlarged pores. When squeezed out, they look like small worms with black tips.

What to do if blackheads appear on the back

1. Rub with salt. Many girls on the Internet say that using salt to remove blackheads is very effective. The specific method is to take a small spoonful of salt on your hand, mix it with a few drops of water to make it a thick liquid, then massage this liquid on your nose for a while, and then wash it off. Or you can rub it slowly on your back like baking soda.

2. After bathing is the best time to remove blackheads. At this time, the pores are dilated, and both dissolving and removing can achieve twice the result with half the effort. Drop the blackhead extraction liquid on a cotton pad, place the whole piece on your back, and gently peel off the patch after 10 to 15 minutes. Finally, use astringent water to shrink the large pores after removing blackheads, and you can use ice compress to achieve better results.

3. There are special small brushes for removing blackheads on the Internet. Using a brush can remove dead skin, but it is not very effective for removing blackheads. This is because dead skin is on the surface of the skin, but blackheads are hidden in the pores. Don't use too much force, as that may scratch the delicate skin without keratin.

4. Salt + milk to remove blackheads. Add 4-5 drops of milk to salt. The salt should be in a semi-dissolved state. The undissolved particles can be brought out of the blackheads in the pores through massage. However, you should pay attention to the strength and the time should not be too long to avoid damaging the skin. Control it within 1 minute and wash it off with clean water.

5. Using pearl powder, first put an appropriate amount of pearl powder into a small dish, add an appropriate amount of mineral water, stir while pouring water until the pearl powder is mixed into a paste. Then apply it on your face and massage gently until the pearl powder becomes dry, then wash it off with clean water.

Now you know how to remove blackheads on the back.