WHITEHEADS
Knowing how seemingly easy these are to get rid of with your own two fingers, it’s incredibly hard to allow them to take residence on your face—even for a few hours. But if you really want to limit their stay, avoid giving them any attention. “Whiteheads keep acne bacteria contained to one area while the blemish heals, so when it is squeezed, it releases the contents of the blemish—often a mix of acne bacteria, oil, and skin cells” says Schlessinger. If that’s not enough incentive to let whiteheads be whiteheads, consider the fact that a tiny pop can result in spreading that bacteria throughout your face. “Along with forcing bacteria deeper into your skin, it can also transfer even more bacteria from your fingers to your face—a.k.a. more breakouts.” And when the acne penetrates further into your skin, it can cause damage to the tissue far beneath it, leaving you with a scar. “Allowing the acne to clear on its own is best, because your body knows how to repair this damage by producing collagen, a substance that gives the skin support,” says Schlessinger.
Source: womenshealth
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