These are white heads also called milia and they usually lay right beneath the skins surface do it's not a good idea to "pop" them, usually the only thing that works is consistent exfoliation 2 times a week . Also a facial cleanser containing salicylic acid and or glycolic acid can help prevent them as well , hope thus helps :)
For me I just exfoliate my face with a scrub. Yeah you can go and buy those expensive scrubbers for your face but I just use a good face wash and I scrub with a toothbrush, mind you it has to be one that isn't used. It clears out the whiteheads every time. Make sure it's not one that has harsh and hard brissles (idk how to spell that) those will leave small cuts on your face. Michelle Phan that make up guru says it works too. ^__^
You have to exfoliate...You want your face to have a smooth base so exfoliate and moisturize..A good exfoliate is neutrogena deep cleanser for sensitive skin..Best thing ever!
Do not use an apricot scrub,it literally scratches Ur skin and some apricot particles can get clogged under Ur skin. U might have closed comedones. Which are just black heads that are raised to and look like white heads. U want to cleanse and tone everyday and exfoliate about two times a week,max!
A really good exfoliating cleanser would help you out with this. however, you don;t want to use it everyday if you have dry skin. You can also try an exfoliating mask twice a week. I like the aveda tourmmaline charged radiant skin refiner. It has small enough beads where it won't damage your skin.
I realize this is an old topic. I've been trying to figure this out myself for years and stumbled upon this thread. I hit the google jackpot today!!!! its called sebaceous filaments. And there is nothing you can do about them except what you are doing, and to keep them cleared out as often as you need to. http://voices.yahoo.com/sebaceous-f...
The only way to minimize them at all is to thin out the sebum that pours from your skin and you can do this by taking flaxseed oil and vitamin A. I'm sure there are other ways to thin sebum out, but these are two that come up most when I search.
Good luck!
Use biore's nose strips once a week. They also make them for your chin and forehead now too (I haven't tried those yet) but the nose strips work really well. And also, using a clarisonic cleanser brush to clean your face with everyday helps a lot too!
Exfoliate a few xs a wk with an chemical exfoliant (lactic, glycolic, salicylic acid) & avoid over stripping your skin w alcohol based toners or harsh st Ives type scrubs. I'm an Esthetician & this is a common problem that results from over exfoliating w incorrect products. Your face is not a dish pan. Treat it gently to keep the water/oil balance in your skin. Sometimes you're aggravating the skin which causes these small whiteheads & sometimes your skin is congested & these are milia or closed comedones. Be sanitary if you are trying your own extractions but be careful bc some skin types ESP darker ones are prone to hyperpigment from trauma.
Before you scrub with any exfoliator, i would honestly maybe go to a Dermatoglist. Only because, I used to have these ( and i still get them from time to time.) and i did everything i could. I would get Exfoliaters and it created bad acne because it was harsh on my skin
I went to a derma. and she gave me retinal for my skin and Doxcycline (anti-botics) to take to help get rid of the bacteria that was in my body/pores living. It's disgusting but it is true. Some people have internal skin issues and typical things only make things worse. FYI.
I had little white bumps all over my forehead last year and they weren't milia I could squeeze them and it was a puss like substance that came out. This picture was my forehead at its worse! I tried everything, and went to three different dermatologists. Finally my grandma said she use to have them and she started washing with Dove morning and night and they went away. I tried this and it worked! So happy and Dove is crazy cheap I honestly couldn't believe it!
Soak a towel in hot water then put it on the affected area (make sure its warm enough to touch ur face not too hot to harm u) this way it will open the pores then apply any product with tea tree oil .. Also indulge urself in a spa once a week, in a steam bath and while ur inside exfoliate, this will clean ur face and body.... The tea tree work good for my white heads ... Hope this helped :))
It sounds to me like you may milia. My best friend has it too and drives her nuts! lol
From what I have learned in school, your best bet is to exfoliate 2-3 times a week and to use benzoyl peroxide on the area every other day. It can be very drying though, so still make sure that you moisturize the area as well.
Unfortunately, since milia have no openings, they can only be extracted with a lancet. Here in Illinois, estheticians cannot use lancets, but of course a dermatologist can. I have heard of people extracting them on their own with a lancet tool or a needle, but I would not recommend it.
It sounds like you get the same thing I do... My dermatologist said that it's genetic and they are clogged sebaceous glands. He zaps them with a tiny electric probe. The odd thing is that I'm 34 yes old and just started getting them AFTER I stopped using St. Ives Invigorating Facial Scrub. I know people have said that's it too harsh, but I know what worked for me. I've also just started using Ole Hendrikson Lemon Flash Peel every other day for 10 minutes and I am loving the results.
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Oct 09, 2012
Debbie R.
These are white heads also called milia and they usually lay right beneath the skins surface do it's not a good idea to "pop" them, usually the only thing that works is consistent exfoliation 2 times a week . Also a facial cleanser containing salicylic acid and or glycolic acid can help prevent them as well , hope thus helps :)
Oct 12, 2012
Priscilla M.
For me I just exfoliate my face with a scrub. Yeah you can go and buy those expensive scrubbers for your face but I just use a good face wash and I scrub with a toothbrush, mind you it has to be one that isn't used. It clears out the whiteheads every time. Make sure it's not one that has harsh and hard brissles (idk how to spell that) those will leave small cuts on your face. Michelle Phan that make up guru says it works too. ^__^
Oct 13, 2012
Rachael R.
You have to exfoliate...You want your face to have a smooth base so exfoliate and moisturize..A good exfoliate is neutrogena deep cleanser for sensitive skin..Best thing ever!
Oct 16, 2012
Erica A.
Do not use an apricot scrub,it literally scratches Ur skin and some apricot particles can get clogged under Ur skin. U might have closed comedones. Which are just black heads that are raised to and look like white heads. U want to cleanse and tone everyday and exfoliate about two times a week,max!
Oct 17, 2012
Natasha A.
A really good exfoliating cleanser would help you out with this. however, you don;t want to use it everyday if you have dry skin. You can also try an exfoliating mask twice a week. I like the aveda tourmmaline charged radiant skin refiner. It has small enough beads where it won't damage your skin.
Dec 08, 2012
J E.
I realize this is an old topic. I've been trying to figure this out myself for years and stumbled upon this thread. I hit the google jackpot today!!!! its called sebaceous filaments. And there is nothing you can do about them except what you are doing, and to keep them cleared out as often as you need to. http://voices.yahoo.com/sebaceous-f...
This one even has a picture
http://www.livestrong.com/article/5...
The only way to minimize them at all is to thin out the sebum that pours from your skin and you can do this by taking flaxseed oil and vitamin A. I'm sure there are other ways to thin sebum out, but these are two that come up most when I search.
Good luck!
Dec 08, 2012
J E.
I would suggest trying oil cleansing.
Dec 08, 2012
Nessa Z.
Use biore's nose strips once a week. They also make them for your chin and forehead now too (I haven't tried those yet) but the nose strips work really well. And also, using a clarisonic cleanser brush to clean your face with everyday helps a lot too!
Dec 08, 2012
K H.
Exfoliate a few xs a wk with an chemical exfoliant (lactic, glycolic, salicylic acid) & avoid over stripping your skin w alcohol based toners or harsh st Ives type scrubs. I'm an Esthetician & this is a common problem that results from over exfoliating w incorrect products. Your face is not a dish pan. Treat it gently to keep the water/oil balance in your skin. Sometimes you're aggravating the skin which causes these small whiteheads & sometimes your skin is congested & these are milia or closed comedones. Be sanitary if you are trying your own extractions but be careful bc some skin types ESP darker ones are prone to hyperpigment from trauma.
Dec 08, 2012
Sara S.
Before you scrub with any exfoliator, i would honestly maybe go to a Dermatoglist. Only because, I used to have these ( and i still get them from time to time.) and i did everything i could. I would get Exfoliaters and it created bad acne because it was harsh on my skin
I went to a derma. and she gave me retinal for my skin and Doxcycline (anti-botics) to take to help get rid of the bacteria that was in my body/pores living. It's disgusting but it is true. Some people have internal skin issues and typical things only make things worse. FYI.
Dec 18, 2012
Rae B.
Dec 18, 2012
Yasmine K.
Soak a towel in hot water then put it on the affected area (make sure its warm enough to touch ur face not too hot to harm u) this way it will open the pores then apply any product with tea tree oil .. Also indulge urself in a spa once a week, in a steam bath and while ur inside exfoliate, this will clean ur face and body.... The tea tree work good for my white heads ... Hope this helped :))
Dec 18, 2012
Isabella H.
maybe u should reduce on foundation. I get that during summer. and dont forget to exfoliate and toner honey.
Dec 18, 2012
Ash S.
It sounds to me like you may milia. My best friend has it too and drives her nuts! lol
From what I have learned in school, your best bet is to exfoliate 2-3 times a week and to use benzoyl peroxide on the area every other day. It can be very drying though, so still make sure that you moisturize the area as well.
Unfortunately, since milia have no openings, they can only be extracted with a lancet. Here in Illinois, estheticians cannot use lancets, but of course a dermatologist can. I have heard of people extracting them on their own with a lancet tool or a needle, but I would not recommend it.
Dec 18, 2012
Shannon G.
It sounds like you get the same thing I do... My dermatologist said that it's genetic and they are clogged sebaceous glands. He zaps them with a tiny electric probe. The odd thing is that I'm 34 yes old and just started getting them AFTER I stopped using St. Ives Invigorating Facial Scrub. I know people have said that's it too harsh, but I know what worked for me. I've also just started using Ole Hendrikson Lemon Flash Peel every other day for 10 minutes and I am loving the results.
Dec 18, 2012
Shannon G.
**34 yrs old