Squeezing blackheads might seem like an innocent and acceptable part of your late-night skincare routine, but it’s not always the right approach. Without knowing how deep a blackhead goes under your skin, you risk causing more harm than good. If it’s deep, you could end up with a scar or a larger pore on your face. Dermatologists generally advise against squeezing blackheads, but ultimately, it’s your face. If you believe the blackhead is very small and close to the skin’s surface, you might choose to take the risk, and get rid of that tiny blackhead by squeezing it. Again, it is not suggested!
Squeezing blackheads feels like a common habit for many of us, right? There’s a real satisfaction in clearing out the gunk from our pores and feeling all clean. I bet we’ve all stopped scrolling to watch those gripping blackhead-squeezing videos on Instagram or YouTube at least once or twice.
It’s like we’re all looking for that quick fix in every part of our lives, which is a very human approach. And let’s be real, this is what our moms did to our faces when we were teens, right? 😅 We just end up doing things to ourserlves the way our parents did to us, even their odd skincare routines.
Additionally, it seems like when my mood isn’t very up, then my hands end up on my face during the daytime. Whether I’m stressed, overworked, just tired, or without a manicure, those seem to be the times I find myself touching my face the most.
What happens if you squeeze a deep blackhead?
As explained above, if the blackhead is very small and very close to the surface of the skin, most likely, squeezing will not harm your face. But if it is deep, squeezing a deep blackhead can lead to several adverse effects on your skin’s health. Remember, you might not be able to tell if a blackhead is deep or shallow just by looking at it in the mirror, so be careful!
One of the most concerning consequences of squeezing a deep blackhead is persistent and not-so-good-looking scarring. Trying to keeping our face and noise clean to prevent blackheads is a much more easier process compared to the scar treatment processes. We will tell you more about scar treatment processes in another blog post.
Additionally, there is a risk of infection since pushing on the skin with your bare fingers can force bacteria deeper into the pore. Dermatologists strongly advise against this, because this can worsen the skin’s condition by spreading bacteria and potentially causing more noticeable skin issues in the long run.
The recommended approach is cleaning your face daily and seeking professional treatment to safely and effectively treat deep blackheads. If you want to try some DIY practices at home, then wait for our blog post about tooth-paste and salt mixture method to clean your blackheads.
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