Beauties, are you sick of your blackheads? I was too, so I decided it was time to take action. I booked myself in for an extraction facial (where they use a tiny blood lancet to puncture whiteheads before squeezing them out) at Christine Chin spa in New York City to see how clear my skin could be. I have really oily skin, so I've always had lots of blackheads—and some had been sticking around for years! Dermatologists have told me that extractions would get rid of them, but these stubborn whiteheads would always come back just as bad as before. The only way to totally rid yourself of them is to have laser surgery. I opted for the easy (and cheaper) route first.
My facial started out with a tingling mask to loosen up my pores that I kept on under a steam machine for around five minutes. I always like to chat with my facialist during those times and I've learned some valuable lessons! At Christine Chin spa, Connie told me that in order to clean out my pores, I should exfoliate twice a week—never more!-—and apply a face mask (she recommended clay for my oily skin) once a week followed by a hydrating mask. After my pores had been steamed long enough, it was time to start cleaning. Beauties, I have to be honest, extracting my blackheads really hurt. Admittedly I have a very low pain threshold but man oh man, squeezing out all the blackheads on my nose was close to torturous.
However, after the pain was over—and they do say no pain no gain—my face was bathed with a soothing icy cold green tea mask that I could feel tightening my pores and reducing the stinging. Ten minutes later, I was all done. My face looked a little beaten up (don't make any special plans the day of your facial—they recommend you let spots heal for up to three days) but my skin was silky soft and yes, clear of all blackheads. I'd never seen it look so clean. My facial cost $200 and two days later, it does look clearer and cleaner than it has for a long time! My tip is, if you're planning on a big night out or dinner with a date, get your facial done three to four days beforehand so your skin has time to heal.
Beautylish recommends: Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Clay Mask to use as a mask at home between extraction facial appointments.
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Aug 08, 2011
April F.
hmmm this sounds interesting. i need to find a place to do this around where i live
Aug 05, 2011
Jenna G.
I love this article im an esthitician and people always ask me if extracting facials "really work" and i always say they do work but it is definitely not pain free. Glad you enjoyed the results
Aug 04, 2011
April F.
Ive had blackheads since like 5th grade haha. They do hurt really bad when you have to try to pop them out. my mom used to come at me with a washcloth and try to scrub them off haha. that was probably damaging.
Aug 04, 2011
Fion H.
Blackheads,I hate Blackheads .
To be honest ,I dont really love this way to get rid of them .
It cost much and hurt my skin.
REcently I try a new mask ,use sesame and brown sugar.
Every night or every other night I use it ,for about 1 month.
Now about 30% Blackheads are gone,and the rest of them seems like they are pulled out day by day.
They are at the appearance recently ,not at the bottom like before .
So I introduce you use this mask .It is good for me .
Wish effective on your face.
XOXO
Aug 04, 2011
Kaitlin P.
This is great! I really have oily skin I am def gunna buy a clay mask and look around in Boston for a good place to get a facial!!!
Aug 04, 2011
Sabrinna S.
Awesome article! i only do extractions once a month. But $200 is expensive for me, i go to ULTA and get the 20 minute dermalogica treatments (theres different ones and extractions is one of them.) Each treatments costs $25 and thats way cheaper! I really like how my face looks after extractions (yes, they hurt. lol) but i think its worth it and my pores look smaller for about 2 weeks.
Aug 03, 2011
Emily S.
Black heads are my worst enemy! To help me deal with them I like to steam my face then apply Queen Helene's Mint Juelp masque (you can find at Sally's or in most drugstores) immediately after. I find that once the masque has dried, if I take a moistened washcloth to remove the masque I notice a significant reduction in blackheads on my nose. It helps temporarily at least ;)
Aug 04, 2011
Christina H.
Aug 03, 2011
Yasmin K.
I've been stating for a while now on the forums that doing a weekly facial, that's similar to the article, is what you need if you have blackheads. And $200 is overpriced, for those who don't want to throw out $200 on a facial you can go to a cosmetology school and get pretty much the same facial for $30 or less. DIY at home will range depending on what you already have at home.