If you have oily or acne-prone skin, using a clay mask once a week can also make a big difference as it will draw out oil and impurities and balance oil production.
Breakouts are something most of us deal with at some point, and they can occur for any one of a number of reasons, from stress and product irritation, to hormonal fluctuations and skin that’s just generally feeling out of balance.
When breakouts start becoming more regular, however, and when clogged pores and blackheads are something you see in the mirror more often than not, it’s a good idea to reassess your skincare routine.
Blackheads are a form of acne and while every skin type can experience them, they tend to show up more in oily skin. They’re made up of dead skin cells, sebum and oil – all piled up inside the pore, and when the top of that lovely mixture comes to the skin’s surface, it oxidises and t
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