WHAT ARE WHITEHEADS AND HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THEM?
We’ve all been there before—you wake up, begin your morning beauty routine, and notice a whitehead has taken up residence on your face. You panic and frantically search “How do I remove whiteheads?”—only to find that this common skincare concern has left you with more questions than answers. Alas, if this blemish type is a problem for you, we’ve got you covered. Is popping whiteheads a good idea? How do I get rid of whiteheads? And better yet, how do I get rid of a whitehead pimple on my nose? While those are all valid queries, you needn’t worry because we have some solutions. So keep reading for everything you need to know about what causes whiteheads, how to identify them, and how to treat them. What Are Whiteheads? A whitehead is a type of blemish that forms when oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria build up in pores causing a blockage, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). If the pore appears more white, that’s a whitehead...