I have a bunch of blackheads on my nose. Many blackheads come out when I use a blackhead tool (or squeeze them) but these ones dont. They seem permanent. No wash or cleanser has worked. Does anyone have any advice?
2006-12-08 09:47:16 · 6 answers · asked by MOjo 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
How to Remove Blackheads
No matter how much we scrub and wash our faces, black heads just seem to appear all over our noses. Here's some good ways to keep your skin clear and avoid blackheads.
Steps
Try not to touch your face...it's a hard habit to break but dirt, oil, and germs will get into your face and block your pores.
A common myth is that if you have oily skin, you should not moisturise it. This is wrong. If you have oily skin, you need to moisturize it, because if you do not, your skin will produce more oil to compensate. Try a good oil-free moisturizer, or Enzymion (from Lush). This is fast-acting and the fruit enzymes in it break down oil on the skin's surface- no more shiny noses!
Biore and Clean & Clear are good products. Try Clean & Clear Black head scrub and Biore nose strips.
When you use a nose strip wet your nose with a clean face cloth and then dry your hands.
After that open the packet that the nose strip is in, and rip the little tabs for a better fit on your nose.
Put the sticky side on your nose and wait for around 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes (I suggest that timing) the nose strip should be hard paper mache. Remove it.
Another option is using a black head removing tool. These are available at Sephora for 16 dollars. You need to steam your face first, and make sure that the tool is FREE OF GERMS AND BACTERIA.
Exfoliating with a facial scrub is a great way to get rid of blackheads. Don't use it if you have bad acne, as it will rub off the top part of the acne and will spread to other parts of your face, which means more acne to deal with.
Tips
Only use the strips once a week. 10-minute timing is suggested because if you keep it on for too long the sticky stuff sticks to your nose and your blackheads don't come off with it.
Warnings
Be careful when using strips for removing black heads; they can create spider veins around the nose area, if pulled too hard.
http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Blackheads
2006-12-08 10:51:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sancira 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-26 03:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same problem. Over this past year for some reason I have started breaking out & having lots of blackheads. It disgusts me. I researched & researched trying to find something that would work & I did find something that has worked for me. I realise it may not work for you or everyone out there. However, I bought Klear Action. I don't know if you've heard of it, but it compares to Proactiv yet it's 1/2 the price. It sales for $19.99 or that's what I bought it for at Walgreens. I'm not sure who else sales it but you can find it over the Internet. It comes with the 3 step process. You get your wash, your toner, & your lotion. It has really really cleared my skin up. I get a bump on occasion but for the most part I'm clear. My blackheads are even gone. I saw a difference & that it was working within 2 days. It wasn't all gone that quick but I saw a drastic change in my face. I wash my face twice a day in it most of the time, but there's days I only get one wash in. I hope this helps. Good Luck~
2006-12-10 11:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jaysangl 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
have you tried salicylic acid? you can get it in lots of face products over the counter. they work the best for blackheads if you use them with a regular face cleanser. avoid touching your nose too!
after you start using a salicylic acid product, you wont see results right away. it may take a few weeks of continuous use before improvement so don't get discouraged. ask your pharmacist to help you pick out a product
2006-12-08 09:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by petrobomb 3 · 3⤊ 7⤋
Maybe they aren't black heads! They might be a skin condition and need to be seen by a dermatologist.
2006-12-08 09:50:20 · answer #5 · answered by Dale 6 · 2⤊ 23⤋
steam your face first then try popping them with the tool, and use an exfoliating scrub, if that doesnt work then go see a dermatologist for sure, he will deff. give you something to make them go away
2006-12-08 09:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Duck tape the black heads than pull tape off. Might just work.
2006-12-08 09:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by ascendent2 4 · 8⤊ 20⤋
get pro active
2006-12-08 09:49:33 · answer #8 · answered by crazynamug1 2 · 1⤊ 24⤋