Acne

Skin Myth: Blackheads Are Caused By Dirt

While blackheads can make the skin appear dirty, they have nothing at all to do with dirt. Blackheads (also known as open comedones) occur when our oil glands produce too much oil (sebum). When the buildup of oil is exposed to the air, it oxidizes, thus turning black. Got blackheads? Try our Silver Powder!

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