Another black head question?

CKY_2084 wrote: Ok I know this was asked before but no one can seem to answer it correctly. I have a lot of black heads on my nose and so do a lot of people I know and none of them know how to get rid of them not even my GF. We have tried all scrubs and those nose strips and they dont work. I know there has to be a way to rid them. IF ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO DO THIS you will be helping a lot of people and I would be forever grateful. THANKS PS Someone in an earlier post mentioned seeing a esthesiast or something and they will recommend a product well if you are a esthesiast or whatever then why not give some examples so we know what to ask about.

Typically, blackheads are caused by a blockage of the pores, so I'd suggest doing a facial steam with distilled water once or twice a week to open up your pores and allow the trapped oil to be released. You can also follow the steam with a clay or sulfur based mask to further "draw" any excess oil out of your pores. Queen Helene's Mint Julep Masque or Proactive Mask are great ones to try. HTH!

Hi! Being an aesthetician myself, blackheads (comedones) are a problem I assist my clients with every day. If you are interested in thoroughly getting rid of most of the blackheads on your nose, you should make an appointment at a good salon or spa in your area and express this specific concern to your aesthetician. S/he will perform extractions eliminating the majority of the comedones on your face and nose (if possible). After your service, your aesthetician will most likely recommend the products neccessary to maintain clean pores at home.
If you aren't interested in spending money on a facial, I recommend at least purchasing professional products and speaking with an aesthetician. Having experimented with many drugstore scrubs and pore strips in the past, I find that eliminating comedones is best left up to either a professional or professional products.

The only way to get rid of them is, as another poster suggested, to get them extracted. I do it myself sometimes after a shower (not recommended, to be honest, because you can make things worse ).

In any event, getting the oil extracted is just the first step, because they'll come back. You definitely need some sort of skin regime. Strips didn't work for me, either. What seems to work much better (though even this doesn't totally eradicate them) is biore's warming blackhead face wash. I'd recommend using it in the shower, it gets very warm and basically opens your pores and then the salicylic acid gets in and cleans them out. I've struggled with blackheads for years and this has worked best for me. you might want to use st. ives apricot scrub (a very cheap and incredibly effective product) beforehand.
good luck!

This is a old recipe from my grandmother and works wonders on blackheads and I have not had any type of breakouts ever since I have used this at home. This recipe can be made in your kitchen and it is a facial scrub you can use everyday or every other day depending on your skin. I use the apple-cider vinegar/water and almond face mask everyday and use the strawberry mask once a week. This stuff really work. I used to go to a dermatologist to buy really expensive products, but nothing really worked how I wanted it to, so that is when i turned to this. I do not even break out during my period any more since use this stuff on my skin. I hope this info helps some one else. Good Luck!

Ingredients

1/2 cup almond meal(crunch up almonds finely in a blender just like cornmeal) and honey

Mix to form a thick paste. Scrub face with paste, paying close attention to oily areas where blackheads or blemishes occur and being careful to avoid the area of your eyes. Leave on a few minutes. Remove with tepid water and a soft cloth. Leaves skin soft and refreshed.

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Strawberries are rich in salicylic acid, a key ingredient in many commercial blemish control products that rids the skin of dead cells and deep-cleans the pores. In addition to helping heal blemishes, strawberries also have a mild bleaching effect on the skin.

Skin is made soft, radiant and blemish-free by conditioning the skin while sleeping with a covering of strawberries and vinegar. Mash 3 large strawberries into 1/4 cup vinegar and let it sit for 2hours. Then strain the vinegar through a cloth. Pat the strawberry-flavored vinegar onto the face and neck. Wash off in the morning. Helps clear up pimples and blackheads.

Vinegar Toner

This is a wonderful final rinse for troubled skin. After cleansing the skin and rinsing well with warm water, then cool water, use this product to restore the skin's natural acid level. It will also help the skin function more effectively and fight off harmful bacteria. (Never use straight vinegar on the skin or hair--it should always be diluted with water.)

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 cup distilled water

Directions:

Mix vinegar and water together.

Pour into a clean container with a tight-fitting lid or spray attachment. Splash or spritz on the face after cleansing. Do not rinse off; let the skin air dry (the vinegar smell will quickly fade).