What are the causes of whiteheads?
Whiteheads on the face are the result of an accumulation of keratin and dead skin cells beneath the skin. Among the most common causes are:
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Unexfoliated skin: insufficient cell renewal leads to the buildup of residues beneath the skin surface;
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The use of products that are too rich: thick creams and oils can promote the formation of milium in some people;
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Excessive sun exposure: UV rays thicken the skin, preventing proper elimination of dead cells;
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Genetic factors: some people are naturally more prone to whiteheads on the face;
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Skin trauma: prolonged irritation, for example due to the excessive use of harsh treatments, can encourage their appearance.
How to eliminate whiteheads?
Regular exfoliation
Skin exfoliation is essential to remove dead cells that prevent the skin from breathing. There are two types of exfoliation:
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Mechanical exfoliation: involves using gentle scrubs with natural particles (papain, sugar, apricot kernel powder…);
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Chemical exfoliation: involves using exfoliating acids such as glycolic or salicylic acid, which dissolve dead cells without abrasion.
For gentle daily exfoliation, the Grangettes purifying face gel is the ally you need. It contains papain, which gently exfoliates your skin to remove dead facial cells and reveal radiant skin and a glowing complexion!
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- 41,35 €
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Hydration and use of suitable skincare
Contrary to popular belief, you should not dry out the skin to eliminate milium bumps. Proper hydration helps regulate cell renewal without clogging pores. Favor light and non-comedogenic creams based on soothing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, squalane, aloe vera, or even rose floral water or blue chamomile.
The Grangettes soothing face cream and Grangettes anti-aging cream deeply hydrate your skin thanks to their powerful active ingredients. Plant-based squalane, hyaluronic acid, and allantoin provide softness and suppleness to your skin.
But then, which one to choose according to your skin type?
If you have sensitive skin, if it shows redness, if it is dry or produces excess sebum, the soothing cream is ideal.
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- 40,20 €
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If your skin looks tired, lacks elasticity, or you want to smooth or plump it, the anti-aging cream will be perfectly suited to your needs!
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- 42,50 €
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To hydrate the skin around your eyes, the Grangettes eye contour gel is essential. It contains ectoine, an anti-pollution ingredient that protects delicate skin against environmental aggressions.
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- 40,20 €
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Deep cleansing
A good morning and evening cleansing helps prevent the accumulation of keratin. Use a gentle cleanser without sulfates to avoid irritating the skin and worsening the problem, such as the Grangettes purifying gel. Ingredients derived from coconut, such as disodium cocoyl glutamate and disodium cocoamphodiacetate, act as cleansers to remove impurities and excess sebum, leaving the skin clean and radiant!
At Grangettes Switzerland, we are committed to excluding any harmful or controversial ingredients from our formulas, such as phenoxyethanol, parabens, silicones, PEGs, irritants, allergens, comedogenic ingredients, petroleum derivatives, endocrine disruptors, pollutants, and animal-derived products. Taking care of your skin requires this!
Dermatological consultation
If white pimples on the face persist, a dermatologist can safely perform an extraction using a fine needle or laser. Warning: it is strongly discouraged to pop them yourself, as this can cause scarring or infections!
Sun protection
Sun protection against UV rays is essential because the sun can thicken the skin and promote the formation of whiteheads. Choose a light sunscreen with an SPF suitable for your skin type.
