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The problem with treating blackheads on dry skin is the following: most blackhead treatments dry up the skin. It is not their side effect, but rather a desired effect. Blackheads are formed when the excessive skin oil clogs the pores and prevents the oil to be eliminated through them. This is why to get rid of blackheads you should dry up the skin and reduce the amount of oil produced by oil glands. However, if you have dry skin, this kind of treatment may cause some problems. Your skin becomes even drier, and it may start flaking or cracking. This causes irritation, redness and even inflammation of the skin.
So, how can you get rid of blackheads on dry skin? First of all, you need to provide your skin with adequate care. And you need to hydrate it. Drink a lot of water. This may help to keep your skin more moisturized from inside out. You may also want to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, which contain water. Cucumbers, melons, apples, tomatoes make a good choice. The water from these fruits gets absorbed more effectively by your body. Besides, they have the vitamins you skin needs to function properly.
Cleaning is essential for getting rid of acne. You should go on cleaning your skin but you should make sure to avoid using harsh methods. Forget about scrubs for a while, or use gentle scrubs with moisturizers in them. Use mild cleaners: those which do not dry up the skin too much. And avoid using any kind of bar soap, as it might only further your skin dryness.
Protecting your skin from drying weather factors, such as sun or frost is also essential. Apply sunscreens half an hour before you go out to the sun. Use frost protection creams to save your skin from more drying out and cracking. Wear hats and scarfs to protect your skin on the face.
Dry skin requires moisturizing. Even though most moisturizers are oil based and oily, there are water based moisturizers available, too. Consult your doctor or cosmetologist on which one you should choose. There are some moisturizers made specifically for people with comedone problems. Read the labels carefully and select the best suited products. Moisturizers are available in the form of lotions, gels and creams. Gel moisturizers are the best for people with dry skin and blackheads. They are not so oily as the other ones and they would not worsen your blackheads or whiteheads.
Finally, you may want to stop applying topicals for blackhead treatment for a while. They do dry up the skin a lot, especially such topicals as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. The extreme skin dryness may lead to worse skin problems than acne.
As you may see, skin problems cannot be treated one by one. Skin treatment requires a complex approach. If you want to know how to get rid of blackheads, the best way to go about the treatment is to maintain the overall health of your body. This would greatly contribute to keeping your skin healthy, smooth and nice looking.
