Blackheads

Zelda247

Has anyone had any success getting rid of them. I have some on my chin and have been using scrubs specially for blackheads but they are not shifting.

Newport81

Zelda247 wrote: »

Has anyone had any success getting rid of them. I have some on my chin and have been using scrubs specially for blackheads but they are not shifting.

I use Paula's Choice BHA 2% its great, it cleans right into the pore to remove blackheads etc. i got mine from look fantastic

SB_Part2

If you're having trouble removing them I'd get a facial.

Arbiter of Good Taste

SB_Part2 wrote: »

If you're having trouble removing them I'd get a facial.

Book a Dermalogica facial at a good salon. They are supposed to do extractions. The poor girl will literally squeeze the blackheads out for you. If you're in Dublin, I used to go to the Buff Day Spa which were great for the Dermalogica facials/extraction

Otherwise, wherever you book, specifically ask if they do extraction. Not all places do.

Zelda247

SB_Part2 wrote: »

If you're having trouble removing them I'd get a facial.

I would love to but can't afford it I am afraid.

Zelda247

Newport81 wrote: »

I use Paula's Choice BHA 2% its great, it cleans right into the pore to remove blackheads etc. i got mine from look fantastic

How did you use the BHA?

jadie

scrubs won't do anything and are abrasive on the skin. Double cleanse every night with a facecloth and use an exfoliating toner. Watch out for facials on offer. Penney's have a blackhead removing tool for €1.50, might be worth a shot but be careful not to damage your skin.

LinF

Zelda247 wrote: »

I would love to but can't afford it I am afraid.

Have you ever tried opening the pores with steam? Read this link, cheap and I know it works, my granddaughter has used it. It is cheap & safe.http://www.monsiaskincare.com/advice/how-to-open-pores-to-get-rid-of-blackheads.html

Hope it helps.

LinF

LinF wrote: »

Have you ever tried opening the pores with steam? Read this link, cheap and I know it works, my granddaughter has used it. It is cheap & safe.http://www.monsiaskincare.com/advice/how-to-open-pores-to-get-rid-of-blackheads.html

Hope it helps.

That website is peddling bad advice. The scrub they're advocating sounds horrendously abrasive, and the part about steaming shows a lack of basic knowledge about skin.

Pores have no muscles and cannot be either opened or closed. Steam might soften the contents and make it easer to clear out, but thats a risky enterprise.

All you can do is minimise the look of pores by trying to keep them clean, but steam is a questionable way of doing that. The heat of boiling water so close to your face can and does cause broken capillaries in people susceptible to them. You might get one or two blackheads out, but have broken veins replacing them isnt' much of a bargain.

Most people might get away with steaming, but it anyone with fragile or sensitive skin should avoid it and use something with salicylic acid instead.

Some toners can make pores look smaller temporarily but might actually make things worse if too astringent. A mild toner with a chemical exfoliant is a much better alternative to either steam or abrasive scrubs.

Zelda247

jadie wrote: »

scrubs won't do anything and are abrasive on the skin. Double cleanse every night with a facecloth and use an exfoliating toner. Watch out for facials on offer. Penney's have a blackhead removing tool for €1.50, might be worth a shot but be careful not to damage your skin.

Do you know of a good exfoliating toner? I am on a very tight budge I am afraid so not an expensive one.

Zelda247

Candie wrote: »

That website is peddling bad advice. The scrub they're advocating sounds horrendously abrasive, and the part about steaming shows a lack of basic knowledge about skin.

Pores have no muscles and cannot be either opened or closed. Steam might soften the contents and make it easer to clear out, but thats a risky enterprise.

All you can do is minimise the look of pores by trying to keep them clean, but steam is a questionable way of doing that. The heat of boiling water so close to your face can and does cause broken capillaries in people susceptible to them. You might get one or two blackheads out, but have broken veins replacing them isnt' much of a bargain.

Most people might get away with steaming, but it anyone with fragile or sensitive skin should avoid it and use something with salicylic acid instead.

Some toners can make pores look smaller temporarily but might actually make things worse if too astringent. A mild toner with a chemical exfoliant is a much better alternative to either steam or abrasive scrubs.

I would be worried about steaming as I suffer from broken capillaries so its not an option, can you recommend a toner?

LinF

Candie wrote: »

That website is peddling bad advice. The scrub they're advocating sounds horrendously abrasive, and the part about steaming shows a lack of basic knowledge about skin.

Pores have no muscles and cannot be either opened or closed. Steam might soften the contents and make it easer to clear out, but thats a risky enterprise.

All you can do is minimise the look of pores by trying to keep them clean, but steam is a questionable way of doing that. The heat of boiling water so close to your face can and does cause broken capillaries in people susceptible to them. You might get one or two blackheads out, but have broken veins replacing them isnt' much of a bargain.

Most people might get away with steaming, but it anyone with fragile or sensitive skin should avoid it and use something with salicylic acid instead.

Some toners can make pores look smaller temporarily but might actually make things worse if too astringent. A mild toner with a chemical exfoliant is a much better alternative to either steam or abrasive scrubs.

Thank you for pointing out all the negatives to me, I'll certainly tell Maya to show your post to the lady who does her mother's facials, she did check it out with her first. Got to say Maya's skin is now in tip top condition for a 14 yr old.

Newport81

Zelda247 wrote: »

How did you use the BHA?

you just apply it after cleansing its one of best products ive ever used look on youtube for more info https://youtu.be/BYN8gjiOZMY

caroline hirons has reviewed it also http://www.carolinehirons.com/2015/04/paulas-choice-resist-2-bha-daily-pore.html

Zelda247

Newport81 wrote: »

you just apply it after cleansing its one of best products ive ever used look on youtube for more info https://youtu.be/BYN8gjiOZMY

caroline hirons has reviewed it also http://www.carolinehirons.com/2015/04/paulas-choice-resist-2-bha-daily-pore.html

Thanks, I think its out of my price range. Maybe if Salicylic Acid is the key I can find a cheaper product with this ingredient in it.

StillThinking

Are you sure they're blackheads and not sebaceous filaments? My skin not the best most of the time but I've got some great advice from reading posts on reddits skincare forum, they have posts on how to deal with every kind of skin care problem. A lot of the products they tell you about can only be got in America but to be honest I've not bothered with any of the fancy stuff and just stick to cleansing routines

Zelda247

StillThinking wrote: »

Are you sure they're blackheads and not sebaceous filaments? My skin not the best most of the time but I've got some great advice from reading posts on reddits skincare forum, they have posts on how to deal with every kind of skin care problem. A lot of the products they tell you about can only be got in America but to be honest I've not bothered with any of the fancy stuff and just stick to cleansing routines

How do you tell the difference?

StillThinking

Tried to post a link to the reddit site there but didn't work, do a search for skincare addiction on reddit. There is a load of link along the side of the page that will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about different skincare problems, its great

Tar.Aldarion

Zelda247 wrote: »

How did you use the BHA?

Just rub it on.