Beating stubborn recurring blackheads

Jun 28, 2011

Mica B.

so i get these awful blackheads on my nose and no matter what i do they come back. Every day im finding new ones. I'm painfully broke at the moment, so any pocket friendly methods??? someone please save my soul 

Jun 28, 2011

Arie C.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bjOB4zS0uE

If you exfloliate, steam your face, and then try that method above, it may help a lot! :D

Jun 29, 2011

Justyne L.

You should use clean&clears blackhead eraser, it looks like the morning burst surge. Also you can put your face under hot water for 10 seconds then put it in ice cold water for 10 seconds after, the hot water opens the pores and removes dirt then the cold water closes the pores. Another thing is to use exfoliaters try to use more natural ones and not ones that are too astringent. hope this helps!

Jun 29, 2011

Mica B.

thanks Arie c. i watched that vid, michelle is just super. its so gross right!?!? have u tried it???

Jun 29, 2011

Mica B.

thanks justyne are you from the states? ill have to search if u r 

Jun 29, 2011

Steff J.

What kind of cleanser are you using? Sulfates are a big reason why we get blackheads... All a blackhead mainly is... is hardened and oxidized oil. If you're using a sulfate free cleanser, your skin won't produce more oil to make up for any of the dehydration that cleansers w/ sulfates cause. Moisturize and exfoliate as well :)

Jun 29, 2011

Justyne L.

yep I am

Jun 29, 2011

Arie C.

Mica - I have tried it! My pores are a bit stubborn though, and don't really like opening up. So, I normally have to exfoliate my face and then steam it in order for pore strips and stuff to work.

Jun 29, 2011

Taylor H.

I also have really bad blackheads on my nose so I know where you are coming from! I have not found a cleanser that actually works because mine only go away if I pop them, but what ive found is if you boil a pot of water and then hold your face over the steam, they open up easier. After that you could use a pore strip or even just pop them yourself (thats what I do).

Jun 30, 2011

Tamara R.

I agree with steaming to open the pores before trying to clear out blackheads.

However, you may want to check your daily products and figure out which one is causing them. It's always easier to treat the source, rather than constantly be struggling with the symptoms.

Jun 30, 2011

Mica B.

thanks Tamara i think im gonna throw out my regime and start a new one gradually. Are there any specifics i should look out for?
Taylor yes i do love squeezing them out its so gross but so intriguing and compelling. but its just too time consuming! and occasionally painful 

Jun 30, 2011

Tamara R.

It really depends on what sort of products you use and how frequently.

I know that when I used to have the same problem it turned out to be my moisturizer. Sunscreen is another common culprit, and also it could be that if you regularly are wearing foundation that your makeup remover or facial cleanser isn't cutting it.