BLACKHEADS BE GONE!
Q: I have blackheads all over my face. Is there any way I can get rid of them?
A: Although it's hard to resist, try not to pop your blackheads (or whiteheads, for that matter) — that'll just make them worse. The best way to get rid them is with exfoliating acids, which literally dissolve those dark "plugs" in your pores over time. Some of my favorite products include MD Skincare Alpha Beta Peel, DDF Glycolic Exfoliating Wash, and Neutrogena Rapid Clear Daily Treatment Pads. Choose one or two at most, and work them into your existing skincare routine (which should include cleansing and an oil-free moisturizer with SPF). Your blackheads won't disappear overnight, but you should start to see results in about two weeks. If you want faster results, then kick off your new regimen by booking a light acid peel with your dermatologist (many spas offer this too, but ask a friend — or even your hairstylist — for a reputable place in your area). Just don't OD on the acids — you'll wind up drying out your skin and potentially causing more breakouts.
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:46am PDT
Report AbuseI'd get to a spa asap. Schedule yourself a facial. They'll take care of those blackheads. You want a good aesthetician to work on your skin.
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:20am PDT
Report Abusei would recommend proactive to most people but it doesnt always work 4 every1 so once you try proactive then try neutraguena
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 11:55am PDT
Report AbuseMy esthetician recommends Clean and Clear Blackhead Removing Scrub - it has salycilic acid and it really works!
The other thing that has helped immensely with my blackheads is regular, frequent visits to the sauna and steamroom at my gym. Twenty minutes in each, bookended and seperated with cold showers, and your skin will look amazing.
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:30pm PDT
Report AbuseYep, back in the 80's I worked in a scullery and my skin looked amazing. Maybe doing one of the most potentially dirty jobs on the boat worked out in my favor. I just made sure to keep my hands off my face and used a mild soap when I showered. Easy as pie.
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:46pm PDT
Report AbuseI use the neutrogena pad thingys and I love them! One side is soft and the other side is rough for exfoliating. I'm stingy so at 7 bucks for 25 of them I think, I only use them like every 2 days and I can actually get about 2 uses out of one of them so its not too bad.
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Posted by Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:51pm PDT
Report AbuseLook at the skincare message boards on makeupalley.com. That's where I first read about how using certain oils on your skin (ie. olive, jojoba) will dramatically improve acne. In Biology classes we all learn that oil dissolves oil. It works for MANY people. My pores have never looked so clear.
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