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Find the products here: Powder to mousse 50g , CP Chemical peel 22% 30ml , Repair Salve 15ml & Rich Face Cream SPF 30 50ml , A-retinoid 5% 30ml & Vitamin C 10ml

What are blackheads? What are comedones?

Comedones and blackheads are the same thing. They are often called comedones by doctors and blackheads by everyone else.

These are clogged glands and pores that accumulate sebum. On the nose, they are most often seen as a black or white spot, and are often called a blackhead.

Why do I get pimples?
The sebaceous gland secretes a mixture of fats (triglycerides, wax esters, squalene, and cholesterol) and cellular waste, which is discharged as sebum through the sebaceous duct.

Sebum helps form the skin's slightly oily surface film; it thus helps keep the skin supple and prevents the skin from losing moisture.

The sebaceous glands are large at birth, then shrink throughout childhood and then reappear at puberty. This is called maturation of the glands. This happens with the help of male hormones, especially testosterone.

The sebaceous glands are therefore involved in the development of Acne Vulgaris , blackheads and whiteheads.

Is sebum production dangerous?
Sebum is important for your skin to stay supple and moisturized. At the same time, sebum also contains both antibacterial and antifungal agents, so it's actually pretty smart.

What do sebaceous cysts look like?
It can be difficult to tell the difference between blackheads and pimples, but a blackhead does not become inflamed.

They often appear on the face, but can actually form anywhere on the body where hair grows, that is, anywhere except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

Why do you get pimples on your face?
You get more sebum on your face and scalp because we have significantly more sebaceous glands on our face and scalp. It's actually that simple. You can read about the reason why they form in one of the other sections.

Sebaceous cysts near the eyes
There are several different skin conditions that resemble pimples and that form around the eyes. I will not cover these in this guide. I will cover common pimples further down in the treatment section.

Xanthelasma, are large and often yellowish, and mostly located on the eyelids and or at the corner of the eye. Xanthelasma should be examined by your dermatologist.

Styes, which are also an inflammation, come from clogged pores. They go away on their own, otherwise eye drops are an option. Otherwise, contact a doctor.

Milia, small hard encapsulations of dead skin cells. Often occur in small clusters and are mostly very small. These cannot be pressed and in the worst case must be physically removed by a skilled beautician. Milia can also appear on the cheeks and other places on the face.

Can I remove sebaceous cysts myself?

You can easily remove them yourself. With the right products, you will both remove them and ensure that new ones do not form. You can help them along with a comedone extractor, but first, you should read my section on this aggregate.

What does a comedone scoop do? What does a comedone needle do?
There is also a comedone spoon, which in the old days was a very small spoon with a hole in the middle. This can then be pressed on the blackhead and the small blackhead can then come up through the hole. Today it is often a loop of steel, but the procedure is the same.
The downside of these comedone tools is that you can cause tissue damage if you're not very careful. And you don't stop new comedones from forming.

Can I remove blackheads by squeezing them with my fingers?
Ohhhh, how tempting it can be to squeeze those blackheads and pimples. However, you have to be extremely careful, as you can quickly do more tissue damage than good.

A good rule of thumb is that you can press with your little fingers, but no more than that. My recommendation, however, is to only use products that will work over time and then it will all happen without fear of damage.

Do blackhead vacuums work?
Yes, I've seen them, and the idea is really fun. I've even tried several different ones myself, even one developed for clinical use with a huge motor next to it.

The one at the clinic actually worked on the top of the blackhead, but unfortunately not in depth. Beyond that, they came back again, unfortunately.

The small ones I've tested for home use are probably more for fun. None of the ones tested worked as intended. And there was no advice to prevent the blackheads from returning.

Do masks work against blackheads and whiteheads?
I've seen the videos and the pictures. I've tested several, but no matter which client I've tested on, I've never managed to create the same images or effect as the commercials show. So for me the answer is no.

Should I use cream for pimples?
There are both creams and serums that can dissolve your sebaceous plugs, but it is equally important that we also inhibit the production of new sebaceous plugs. So the answer is clearly yes, there are plenty of creams with effects against sebaceous plugs, but remember to also prevent them so that they do not come back. For this you need a rich delicious cream, such as Raz Skincare Rich

How do you treat pimples on a baby?
Acne can also form on babies, in which case they will most often go away on their own during the child's first year of life.

Do I get pimples because of my diet?
Acne has little or nothing to do with your diet. Of course, it is always good to have a healthy and varied diet, but there is no evidence that adding or removing certain types of food will cause fewer or more acne, but there is no scientific evidence that a changed diet will eliminate or cause acne.

Do sebaceous glands change with age?
Pimples don't change with age. Our skin changes, and this can easily result in more pimples for some and fewer for others.

It's probably more essential to keep track of how your skin is doing. Then you should be able to go through life without major discomfort.

How to treat pimples? – these are the products you need

Sebaceous pimples on the face

Morning routine – order and use

1. Raz Skincare Powder to Mousse
By simply using this cleanser morning and night for 30 seconds, it will over time drain your pores and gently remove the dissolved clogs. It foams up as soon as your hands are wet.

2. Raz Skincare Vitamin C
Moisturizing your skin to keep it as supple as possible, vitamin C and other active ingredients ensure that any discoloration in the skin is reduced. Apply to the entire face.

3. Raz Skincare Rich Face Cream
This rich face cream contains both ingredients that prevent the formation of new pimples and will also help make the removal of those that do break out easier.

Evening routine – order and use

1. Raz Skincare Powder to Mousse
No other cleanser, it also easily removes your makeup.

2. Raz Skincare A-retinoid
Apply every night after cleansing. You can also apply vitamin C right before retinoid A, but you should at least use retinoid A. It is retinoid A that dissolves the blockages that give you pimples as well as the pimples that you already have.

3. Raz Skincare Repair
Sleep with Repair Ointment – ​​this way you give your skin fat so that it doesn't overproduce it itself. This may only need to be done for the first few weeks until you have gotten rid of your sebaceous cysts, which is why I only include a Mini Repair 15ml. in the package.

Other treatment
Raz Skincare CP Chemical Peel
Peeling 1-3 times a week. I recommend Raz Skincare Cp Chemical Peel, as the high content of acid, minerals and active ingredients will help you with the blockages you have in your skin. Apply a thin layer and wait 10 minutes before washing.

Sebaceous cysts on the body

I haven't yet created a specific package for use on sebaceous cysts on the body, but below you will find my recommendations. You can easily buy the products individually.

Morning routine – order and use

Water or mild body wash
Wash with water only, and if possible, skip the bath so that the skin does not become unnecessarily dry. If you must wash, use a mild soap such as Body Wash.

Raz Skincare Hh
Moisturizes your skin, keeping it as supple as possible. Apply only to exposed areas.

Raz Skincare Body Lotion This rich, oily cream is designed to keep as much moisture in your skin as possible. Even if your clothes dry out your skin, the cream will help you.

Evening routine – order and use

Every evening after cleansing, maybe you also use Hh in the evening, but at a minimum you should use A-retinoid , as this is what dissolves the blockage that causes sebaceous cysts but also what dissolves the already existing ones.

Raz Skincare Repair Ointment
Consider using a thicker ointment at night. I recommend my Repair Ointment as you get on top of A-retinoid.

Other treatment
Raz Skincare Mint Scrub
Scrub the area 3 times a week after a long bath. The skin should be warm and wet. Put 1-3 teaspoons of Mint Scrub on a washcloth and scrub the area thoroughly for 1-3 minutes. Rinse and pat dry.

You need to be more patient with pimples on your body, but they will go away over time. The face is a smaller area, so I also use more products for this area.

Dietary supplements that can help with acne

20mg. Zinc Citrate morning and evening for the first month, then only in the morning.

When will I see improvements in my acne?

Remember that we are all different, for some it takes 30 days, for others 3 months, before the skin is healed and beautiful again. Yes, you may have flare-ups along the way, but in my 16 years this treatment has not failed.

I have collected the products you simply must have in one package and given you a good price.

In severe cases – always seek medical attention.

Hug Raz