Blackhead Problems- Girls please!!!

[Anonymous]

Ok, I'm pretty clueless in the field of spot removal just so you all know :)

My nose has lots and lots of blackheads on it and I was wondering how you can get rid of them. My skin is fairly oily in case that helps :)

And please don't recommend facial washes or anything, I'm looking more for home remedies- like covering them with mayonnaise :D things easily accessible at home or whether you just have to pop them.

Thankyou!

[Anonymous]

Here are ways to prevent them.

Avoid using creamy, greasy, and thick (emollient) products. This alone will greatly lessen your chances of sprouting blackheads.

Use a gentle and water-soluble acne cleanser.

DO NOT use bar soap! The ingredients that hold soap in a bar form can clog the pores in your skin. They can also cause skin cells to flake off prematurely and clog the pores. If you have dry skin you will need to use a cleanser that has a bit of moisturizer in it, but be careful! The excess moisturizers can cause an increase in oil on your skin.

Exfoliate to eliminate dead skin cells. If there are no skin cells to clog the pores, the natural oil is able to flow through freely. Skin Exfoliation also removes the built up dead cells from inside the pores that cause them to become misshapen and more-easily clogged. Using an skin exfoliant that contains 1% or 2% (BHA or Salicylic Acid) will penetrate the lining of the pore. If you are unable to use BHAs, you could use products containing alpha hydroxy acids (AHA), however these acids are only good for surface exfoliation because they do not penetrate the pore lining.

Absorb excess oil. If you have oily skin, try using a clay maskthat does not contain mint, peppermint or other irritating ingredients. This will absorb the oil that may clog the poor. If you have dry skin, this is not necessary because pimples on dry skin are caused by oil inside the pore, not on the surface of the skin. Also, oil-absorbing papers may help to reduce the oil in your pores.

Visit your dermatologist. Retinoids, which are a form of Vitamin A, can help regulate the pore shape which will keep oil flowing normally. The most common retinoids are tretinoin and adapalene, found in prescriptions such as Avita, Renova, Retin-A, Tazorac, and Differin.

Other medications. Hormone blockers and low-dose birth control pills can lower levels of androgens (the male hormone) and Accutane should be discussed with your physician in severe cases of oily skin and breakouts.

Here are some ways to get rid of them.

Use a mild scrub or to remove any dead cells and expose the blackhead.

Pat your face dry.

Place a slightly warm compress on your face for approximately 10-15 minutes in order to soften the blackhead, making it easier to remove.

Pat your face dry again.

Place a piece of tissue on the tip of each finger to avoid slipping, which could tear the skin and cause further damage.

Gently apply even pressure to both sides of the blackhead by pushing down, then up around the blemish. You're trying to apply the pressure from *underneath* the blackhead.

[Asker]

Holy cheese those are a lot of words *-* Thankyou! T_T (Overcome with emotion)

[Opinion Owner]

Best answer, lol [;

[Asker]

AH! YES! This must be the best answer! >:D

[Opinion Owner]

Thank you [=

[Asker]

You're welcome :D

[Niko-r]

blackheads are hard to get rid of, I honestly haven't found a decent home remedy, your better off getting a facial and following through with pore strips and mineral makeup.

[Asker]

Cheers :)

[islands7]

My answer

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[Asker]

Thankyou! ^^

[Rose321]

you should try pore strips from the shops or make your own version using gelatine and milk.. I saw it ages ago on youtube so you might want to look for it there.

[Asker]

Thankyou! :D