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Comedones have long troubled many people, from closed to open and from blackheads to whiteheads. Many have tried all sorts of methods, or stand in front of the mirror squeezing them by hand every day. But do these methods really work? This article explains what comedones actually are and how to deal with each type, and finally reveals the most effective aesthetic treatment for clearing them so you can get your smooth skin back!
What Are Comedones, and What Causes Them?
In fact, the milky-white secretions you squeeze out of your face and the dense bristle-like filaments covering a pore strip are not true “comedones” at all, but rather the “sebaceous filaments” that skin produces normally. You think you are squeezing out comedones, but you are actually disrupting the skin's normal oil-secretion mechanism and damaging your skin.
Comedones are actually normal skin byproducts; it's just that abnormal metabolism or excess secretion can cause a blockage, which becomes what we now commonly call a “comedone”. They mostly appear on the face, including the nose, forehead, and cheeks.
5 common causes of comedones:
1. Imbalanced skin oil and water (excess oil production or excessive dehydration)
2. Excessive keratin buildup in the pores
3. Makeup or skincare products left in the pores, making the clog worse
4. Long-term irregular lifestyle habits
5. UV exposure
2 Main Types of Comedones
| Open comedones | Closed comedones | |
|---|---|---|
| Also called | Blackheads | Whiteheads, enclosed comedones |
| Mechanism | The surface of the comedone, that is, the pore opening, is not covered by a layer of keratin, so the contents are exposed directly to air and oxidize to black | A layer of keratin builds up over the surface, so the contents do not touch air and do not oxidize to black; it looks like a small raised white bump |
| Common areas | Nose, sides of the nose, chin, forehead | Forehead, cheeks, under the eyes |
| Possible complications | X | Acne |
Common Ways to Clear Comedones
| DIY at home | Beauty salon | Aesthetic clinic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pros | Convenient, low cost | More thorough than DIY | Painless, effective, with different serums for different skin types |
| Cons | Prone to infection and enlarged pores | Limited improvement | Higher cost |
| Results | * | ** | *** |
| Cost | * | ** | *** |
4 Ways to Prevent Comedones
1. Keep a regular diet and routine (an irregular lifestyle can throw your hormones and endocrine system out of balance)
2. Eat less high-calorie and fried food
3. Wash your face with a cleanser to remove dirt and dust
4. Remove makeup thoroughly
HydraFacial Gives You Clear, Smooth Skin Again
HydraFacial Syndeo uses an exclusive patented water vortex technology to remove dead skin cells and comedones from the skin surface without damaging the protective keratin layer. Compared with common over-the-counter scrubs, the water vortex is gentler, and while cleansing it can instantly infuse beauty serums such as low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid and antioxidants, so cleansing and skincare are done in one step!
HydraFacial is performed in three steps:
1. Cleansing + exfoliation: Gently softens and removes dead skin cells, leftover makeup, and excess sebum
2. Extraction + hydration: Clears dirt from the pores in oily areas, combined with an AHA (fruit acid) peel
3. Infusion + protection: Infuses low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid to hydrate and reduce fine lines, with ampoules of different functions chosen to suit your individual needs
HydraFacial is a non-invasive treatment suitable for all skin types, with no pain or downtime, and a single session can improve many concerns (oiliness, comedones, acne, dark spots, brightening, and more). Although HydraFacial costs more than other ways of clearing comedones, it is more affordable than other aesthetic treatments and works in just one session, and its exclusive viral “dirty bottle” also lets patients clearly see the comedones, dead skin cells, and other debris that were removed.
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This article is for general information only. Results vary from person to person; please consult a doctor in person before deciding on any treatment.
