More than eighty percent of the adults in the world today suffer from dark spots on their complexion. These come from the blackheads that appear on their face.

This is a chronic condition that is bound to happen to everyone in their life and if these black heads are not taken care of then they will most definitely leave a permanent scar on your face for the rest of your life.

The best medicine therefore perhaps will be to prevent the blackheads from forming in the first place. That will be your key to obtaining clear beautiful and radiant skin.

Blackheads are formed on your skin when extra oil clogs up the pores which are close to the surface of your skin. This oil which has settled in the open pore gets exposed to oxygen in the air and forms a dark color blackhead.

The clog is caused due to the inability of the excess oil to flow to the surface of the skin as it is blocked by the dead cells of the skin. The blackheads are difficult to remove if they dwell deep inside your skin. These blackheads are mostly formed on the cheek and nose and they take much longer than pimples to go away.

There are many ways to stop the formation and removal of black heads. Firstly you should stop using oil based skin care products and other make ups. These products hamper your skin functions by clogging the pores. Oil free water based make ups are a good solution. Apply a face mask at least twice a week.

This will tighten the pores in your skin and absorb all the excess oil away. Cleansing is very good for the skin. You can cleanse your skin in the mornings and in the nights using a gently oil free cleanser which will aid you in removing the excess oil from the face.

You can also steam your face and use herbs like rosemary and peppermint. These particular herbs work wonderfully on the skin when used in conjunction with the steaming process.

To conclude take care of your skin and make sure it is hydrated in essence you want to facilitate it to help get rid of your blackheads