Really Bad Blackheads

Nov 10, 2013

Ali K.

I have loads and loads of blackheads! they're on my nose, around my nose and on my chin:-( I've tried pore strips, exfoliaters and clean and clear blackhead lotion thing! there are so many, how do I get rid of them:-(((

Nov 10, 2013

Ashley B.

Get the st ives apricot scrub I love it! Uts my holy grail

Nov 10, 2013

Ali K.

thank you:-)

Nov 10, 2013

Traci L.

It's a investment but I recommend a clarisonic the sonic action cleanse deep down to your pore wall and shakes the oil and dirt loose then use a retinol serum a few times week to start this will help speed your cell turnover up and keep your pores free of dead skin and dibre also followed by a moisturizer

Nov 10, 2013

Vanessa W.

Steam your face then use a clay mask! The steam will open your pores so the ingredients of the mask will seep in much better. :)

Nov 10, 2013

Kristen L.

Don't get st Ives and please stop using it. It's so bad for your skin

Nov 10, 2013

Halie C.

I have the exact same problem. I an now on retina and it has been helping. I tried and tried drugstore products and none really worked for me.

Nov 10, 2013

Caity W.

I have the same problem :(

Nov 10, 2013

Delaney K.

I had the same problem and finally found something that worked. its the origins active charcoal mask and I usually leave a hot towel on my face to help open my pores.

Nov 10, 2013

Ali K.

thank you all:))!

Nov 11, 2013

Brittany F.

When it comes to blackheads salicylic acid is always the best. The way salicylic acid works is by dissolving things in layers, so it's perfect for getting deep into pores and getting rid if whatever is clogging them, I definitely suggest finding a cleanser with it and adding it to your every day skin care routine for getting rid of and preventing them afterwards, especially if you're prone to them. I would also suggest getting a salicylic acid infused exfoliator, and use it once a week. This will help speed up the process of cleaning out your pores. Just make sure you don't do it too often or it will irritate your skin and cause overproduction of oils, which can just worsen your blackheads.

For a quick fix Pore strips are always great, though they tend to only grab the fresher ones that aren't so settled and tight. You should steam your face, before you apply them so your pores are at their loosest, and to make extraction much easier. After you're done rinse your face with cold water to prevent more dirt from getting in your pores.

If you're really in a rush and you have some tougher ones that won't go away, there are black head extraction tools that you can use to squeeze the dirts out without pushing bacteria deeper or damaging your skin, you can get them at some drug stores by the tweezers and all that, or any beauty supply store