If those tiny, raised, white bumps called “whiteheads” are bothering you, then we are here to help! Whiteheads are most commonly found on the nose, cheek, and forehead area, but they can show up just about anywhere on the body. Showing up as a tiny white spot, a whitehead is something which forms when extra oil from your sebaceous glands clogs up a pore or a hair follicle. This cocktail of sebum and bacterial growth along with dead skin and other particles give rise to whiteheads. When whiteheads get exposed to air, they take the form of blackheads. We agree that exfoliation is the best way to buff away whiteheads and blackheads and to clear out pores, but then there are more effective ways to get rid of whiteheads and we have listed some of them below:

What Causes Whiteheads" 1. Excessive sebum production.

2. Pollutants, dead skin cells.

3. Puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy.

4. Humidity.

5. Comedogenic products related to skin care and beauty.
Ways To Get Rid of Whiteheads:
1. Follow a proper skincare routine with cleansing-toning-moisturizing steps. A face wash with salicylic acid as the main ingredient, a clarifying and oil-control toner, and also a non-comedogenic hydrating moisturiser would be ideal. Also exfoliate skin once or twice a week.
2. Use clay-based face masks to help absorb extra sebum; charcoal-based mask absorbs impurities and sebum, and cleanses facial pores deeply. Here’s how you can make activated charcoal face packs at hom...