This is something that has been bugging me for the past 2 years. I'm 22 years old right now, so it started when I was about 20. I have mild acne but i treat it with skin products and have nice clear skin because of it. Anyway, my nice clear skin is always being covered in something that I have no idea what it is. I get these black spots (no they are NOT blackheads) every time I step one foot outside. These black spots are always around my cheek bone area. I thought they were blackheads when I first started to notice them, but they easily go away if I wash my face, or wipe them with a wet towel. But when I do wash these black spots away, they come RIGHT back if I step outside again. I'm beginning to think that it’s just outside dirt that sticks to my face, because I cannot come up with another conclusion. How do I prevent these black specs on my face from showing? It’s embarrassing seeing black spots all over my face that keep coming back even after I wash my face. I cannot be outside for more than 5 minutes without getting them. Are my pores that big that they are able to contain dirt? I’ve tried using different acne products to see if it was the acne solutions that were causing it, but even when using different products, I still get the black spots.
I looked at a similar question on here regarding someone having black specs on their face, and someone said it was chromhidrosis. But I don't believe I have that, my black spots don’t "ooze" or anything... I'm pretty sure it’s not sweat since the black spots are dry.
PLEASE help me out!