Tip - How to Prevent Whiteheads & Blackheads | LIVESTRONG.COM

Blackheads and whiteheads serve as a precursor to inflamed acne breakouts, meaning prevention of these lesions can prevent more severe acne from forming. Whiteheads form when oil and bacteria do not penetrate the skin's surface and simply cause the skin to bulge--making a whitehead. With blackheads, the oil and dead skin cells are open to the...