😓 Removing Sebum and Blackheads by Squeezing Them... A Habit That Damages Your Skin

The truth about sebum care, explained by a dermatologist

Hello, this is Yonsei Bomvit Dermatology.

Blackheads beside the nose, sebum on the forehead and chin—when you look in the mirror, it can make you want to squeeze them out again and again.

That is why many people press on them with their fingers or use nose strips and peeling products frequently.

Some people even use extraction tools or pore brushes.

But did you know that removing sebum in these wrong ways can actually lead to bigger skin problems?

Today, we’ll explain what to watch out for when removing sebum and how bad habits can damage your skin.

Removing sebum and blackheads by squeezing them... A habit that damages your skin

🔎 Why should you be careful when removing sebum?

Sebum is part of the skin’s natural protective barrier.

In appropriate amounts, sebum helps prevent moisture loss and protects the skin from external irritation.

However, excessive sebum can clog pores and cause acne, blackheads, and other skin troubles,

so many people become fixated on removing it.

The problem is when sebum removal is repeated in the wrong way.

⚠️ Problems that can occur when sebum is removed incorrectly

1. Enlarged pores

Frequently squeezing sebum with your fingers can gradually enlarge pores and reduce skin elasticity.

In particular, if extraction is done too forcefully or repeatedly, the skin may produce even more sebum in an attempt to restore the area.

Also, when a closed comedone with a blocked opening is forcibly extracted, it can burst beneath the skin and develop into more severe inflammation.

2. Hyperpigmentation and scars

Excessive extraction can cause minor inflammation or bleeding in the skin.

During the healing process, this inflammation often leaves behind hyperpigmentation or depressed scars.

3. Disruption of the oil-moisture balance

Using sebum-absorbing cosmetics or strong cleansers too often can remove even the oils your skin needs, making it drier and more sensitive.

At that point, the skin may actually secrete more sebum to protect itself.

4. Worsening acne

When you squeeze with your hands or use unhygienic tools, bacteria can enter the skin and easily develop into inflammatory acne.

In particular, the area around the mouth and the jawline often worsens the moment it is touched.

🧴 Proper habits for healthy sebum care

✔ Wash gently twice a day with a mild, non-irritating cleanser

✔ It can also help to use different products for the T-zone and U-zone

✔ For oily skin with dehydration, moisturizing is even more important

✔ Use sebum-absorbing mask packs no more than once a week, and follow with soothing care after cleansing

✔ Do not perform extractions at home; it is safer to receive them at a dermatology clinic through a professional and hygienic method

🧬 At Yonsei Bomvit Dermatology

• Blackhead and whitehead extraction + soothing care

• Clarity II pore-care laser for acne-prone skin

• Customized medication treatment tailored to oily skin

• We provide treatments that fundamentally improve sebum secretion according to the skin condition.

📌 In summary

Sebum is not an enemy that must always be eliminated.

What matters is appropriate secretion, a natural balance, and care suited to your skin condition.

If you have been squeezing too often or using irritating methods, please take a moment to review your habits now, and if you need help, feel free to consult Yonsei Bomvit Dermatology anytime.

📍 Yonsei Bomvit Dermatology

📞 02-837-8275

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