Does anyone have a home remedy to get rid of embedded blackheads (t-zone) ?

Question

I've tried everything i could think of, strips, exfoliating(?) cremes and scrubs. Nothing seems to work so if any knows of something that does work please let me know. Thanx

Answer 1

I work in dermatology, here's my advice-
look for cleansers and lotions with glycolic acid. MD forte is a good line. otherwise, most options are prescription-see a dermatologist if able. a retin-A type product is often helpful. you could also try chemical peels or microdermabrasion, home or at a doctor or aesthetician's office...sometimes if they're very stubborn, an aesthetician may manually extract them, often in combination with a chemical peel or microdermabrasion. good luck!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

If you've tried all of those things then unfortunately you might need to seek the help of an esthetician in your nearest spa. I would suggest a series of microdermabrasion treatments and/or glycolic peels to help decrease and prevent blackheads.

If you want to try more things at home I would suggest:

Invest in a good glycolic facial cleanser - glycolic is a stronger exfoliant that will get down in there !! I use MD Forumlations, but there are several out there to choose from!

I would also place a very hot towel on that area for about 5 minutes... and then after your pores have opened, very gently take two q-tips and mash diagnally across your nose and in the other areas where most noticable. (don't push too hard!!)

Answer 4

Here is some information I hope will help:

Blackheads are plugged pores, but they are plugged from the inside with oils and dead skin cells, not from the outside, say as from dirt. Scrubbing is not likely to help much and will irritate the surrounding skin. The best way to loosen the blockage is with a very mild soap gently rubbed into the skin and then a very good rinse. These plugs don't form overnight so don't expect them to come out in one day - you'll need to keep this up once a day for a week or so to notice a difference. One mild soap that will work is at www.zitsoap.com although any very mild soap is OK. The main thing is to be gentle with your skin and to rinse well.

Good Luck,

Cheb

Answer 5

've suffered with acne for awhile now, however, I think treating acne takes time. I got rid of of acne by drinking lots of water and eating very healthy, which was the best remedy by far. Also, washing my face twice daily. ,However, using natural cleansers made my face feel, look healthier, and clearer. Though, having a workout plan also takes a big impact on your skin, ALSO, NEVER TOUCH OR PICK AT YOUR FACE. But, if you absolutely have to, get two q-tips and squeeze the puss out gently. Then, put an ice cube on it so the redness will go away. Also, changing your pillowcases every other night helps too. I hope I helped. :)

Answer 6

I had the same problem and am now using a 2% Beta Hydroxy solution along with a skin care regime from Paula's Choice. This lady really knows what she is talking about and her products are much less expensive than what you'd find in a department store. Check out www.cosmeticscop.com. I saw a difference in my skin the next day - not kidding. The BHA helps to rid your skin of the dry dead skin cells that are clogging your pores.

Answer 7

i know youre a little skeptical of exfoliants, BUT i absolutely LOVE mary kay's face exfloiating scrub and moisturizer, it does wonders for my acne and totallly cleans out your pores,and the moisterizer makes your face feel GREAT, its a LITTLE pricey but well worth it, and you only have to do it a maximum of 2 to 3 times a week (they say once but i found using it a couple of times a week really does the trick) and it lasts because you dont need to apply that much, and it has a "sandy" feeling to it, thats the stuff in it thats getting all the grime out of your pores, just make sure to avoid the mouth region and the eye region, its not pleasant if it gets in there) also the way you wash your face can keep blackheads and the like in your pores, use a circular motion and make sure you scrub well and use a moisturizer, thats key, it keeps your face looking great, i hope i helped

Answer 8

You can try using benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to remove your blackheads layer by layer gently. Benzoyl peroxide is typically used once or twice daily, but initially most people should only apply it once a day or every other day to avoid redness and excessive drying. Something you should do is to wash your face two to three times a day. You should never go to sleep without thoroughly washing your face using a mild face wash.

Answer 9

You can try steaming. Get a pot, fill it with water, boil it, then put a towel over your head and sit there for 10 minutes. The steam opens your pores, after 10 minutes use cotton and gently massage your face. Try this once or twice a week.

Answer 10

check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:-- Acne-pimple cure/
Blemishes/Whiteheads/Blackheads/face packs
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/natural-homemade-tips.html#name1