How to prevent and treat sebum bumps
Sometimes it can feel as though sebum bumps appear out of nowhere. Suddenly, you can see small white bumps around your nose, eyes or on your forehead. You may even feel that they are impossible to get rid of once they have found their way onto your face.
But what exactly are sebum bumps? How do they develop? And most importantly: How do you get rid of them?
We will tell you much more about all of this here. Read on for information, tips and a guide to the best products that can help get rid of your sebum bumps - and keep them at bay in the future.
What are whiteheads?
Whiteheads are small accumulations of the skin’s natural oil, sebum, in the pores. These small bumps resemble blackheads, but instead of having a black surface, they are white.
Whiteheads are also called closed comedones and are a type of closed blackhead, where sebum, bacteria and dead skin cells are trapped beneath a thin layer of skin. This makes whiteheads more persistent because the sebum cannot reach the skin’s surface as it does with blackheads.
Whiteheads are sometimes confused with milia or ‘milk spots’, which resemble whiteheads but are instead small cysts of accumulated keratin.
Why do I get whiteheads?
Whiteheads develop when sebum accumulates in the skin and clogs pores or hair follicles. When this happens, bacteria and dead skin cells also accumulate around the sebum, appearing as small white bumps in the skin.
Sebum is the skin’s natural oil and is necessary to keep skin moisturised and protected. The skin regulates sebum production itself, and the amount of sebum can be affected by both internal and external factors such as hormonal changes, genetics, food intake, the weather and sun.
Whiteheads can occur on all skin types and at any age, but some people may be particularly prone to them, especially around the nose, forehead, chin and eyes.
How do I get rid of whiteheads?
You can try to release whiteheads from the inner layers of the skin with either a chemical peel or a scrub and exfoliation.
If the whiteheads lie deeper in the skin’s layers, you may need to seek help from a dermatologist or cosmetologist, who can gently treat the skin’s surface and release the whiteheads.
Chemical peeling to treat whiteheads
Chemical peels are skincare products that contain active ingredients such as acids and vitamins. They exfoliate the outermost layer of skin, releasing the whiteheads.
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Vitamin A serum
The active vitamin is also called retinol, and promotes skin cell renewal while regulating sebum production. The serum stimulates skin regeneration, helping to reduce whiteheads over time while also reducing pigmentation spots, fine lines and blemishes.
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Face scrub and exfoliation to treat whiteheads
A face scrub is a physical peel in which tiny grains exfoliate the skin’s surface. The product’s texture helps cleanse the pores, releasing the whiteheads.
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Cleansing powder to treat whiteheads
If your skin is sensitive, you can give it a gentle mini exfoliation with cleansing powder, which combines deep cleansing with exfoliation. The exfoliating grains include lava stone, which effectively removes dead skin cells and stimulates blood circulation. This gives skin a glow and reduces whiteheads.
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Moisturising makeup to cover unevenness in the skin
Whiteheads develop when your pores or hair follicles become clogged. When you loosen the blockages, skin becomes more even and smooth, and the pores are better able to stay clean.
If you want to cover unevenness in your skin, it can be helpful to use makeup that cares for the skin and covers unevenness without blocking pores. This could be a light and moisturising foundation, for example. Just remember to cleanse your skin in the evening so your makeup does not irritate it overnight.
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3 tips for preventing whiteheads
By following a few simple steps in your daily routine, you can create good, healthy conditions for your skin and prevent sebum from accumulating in your pores and turning into whiteheads.
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Cleanse your skin: The most important step in your skincare routine when it comes to whiteheads is cleansing. Cleanse your skin every evening with a cleansing product to remove dirt, excess sebum and makeup. In the morning, you can simply rinse your skin with water.
Choose a facial cleanser that suits your skin type and needs. If you tend to have oily skin, a cleansing gel is a good choice. If you have dry skin, it is better to choose a mild cleanser, such as our cleansing milk or cleansing balm. Finish with a nourishing and protective face cream.
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Avoid comedogenic skincare: When choosing your skincare and makeup, look for products that do not clog pores. When a product is comedogenic, such as some oils or waxes, pores are more likely to become clogged and develop whiteheads. In our skincare and makeup, we generally use non-comedogenic oils that do not clog pores.
- A varied diet and plenty of water: Your diet and water intake generally affect the condition of your skin. Make sure you eat a varied diet and drink plenty of water throughout the day - this will help keep your skin balanced from within.
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We use nourishing oils that moisturise without clogging pores – and our range of exfoliating products effectively removes dead skin cells so they do not end up blocking pores and creating whiteheads.
