I was wondering if you can use a blackhead eliminating daily scrub with a 2 in 1 dual action cleanser & toner? I'm guessing you probably should use one or the other seeing as one is a cleanser and toner but I'm really not too sure. I hope this isn't a dumb question but any information/answers are helpful and much appreciated. Thanks!
2007-06-17 16:26:46 · 6 answers · asked by deadmilkmenrock 4 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
I don't have a problem with acne, just blackheads/pores by the way. Using the answers I have gotten so far and from what I read online, would it be best to use an exfoliator before or after I use the cleanser and toner in one? I read online that I should use an exfoliator after I cleanse and tone in the evening.
2007-06-17 17:52:28 · update #1
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When it comes to the face, heat is the biggest key. Heat creates an atmosphere for your pores to expand. A hot rag (as hot as you can stand it) across the face is the best bet. As far as a topical treatment, you need to invest in a good scrub and a very fine toner. I tell people this all the time that I do makeup for. Here are some key things to remember when looking for cleansers:
1. A good scrub needs to have some sort of exfoliant (i.e. microbeads, pumice grains, etc.) in it. Once you have applied the hot rag to your face and opened up your pores, the scrub is used to get deep down into the pores and clean them out.
2. In a good scrub, stay away from anything that has a lot of soap or fragrance to it. Fragrance = additives that probably will makes things worse. Your main ingredient when looking for a scrub is salicylic acid. Salicylic acid acts as an antibacterial to cleanse deep to break up the blackheads and fight the bacteria causing them.
3. A good toner should be found because once the skin is clean, the toner is used to tighten the cleansed pores to minimalize the entrance of future bacteria. And sadly to say it (but get over it), A TONER DOES STINK! Its made primarily of alcohol, so it will stink! Get over it! It's worth it!
4. Lastly, and a lot of people don't think about this, find a light lotion with an added sunscreen (at least SPF 15). You want a light lotion (nothing fancy or fragrancy) with a sunscreen to prevent dryness from the toner and the sunscreen will help protect from sun damage (obviously!).
Always remember to catch blackheads before they start (before they become pimples)! And for the love of God: DO NOT PICK AT A PIMPLE IF YOU GET ONE! Picking only creates more infection from the bacteria on your hands....and most importantly: it's just GROSS! Some brands to try for a scurb or toner would be: Oil of Olay, Biore`, Clinique, Clean & Clear, Clearasil.......just to name a few! Also remember to drink lots of water to help keep down ure intake of oils. Oh and p.s. to guys who are reading this: just because girls use it in a commercial DOES NOT mean that a guy cannot use it too! A girl would like it a lot more to see a guy with a clean face and a cabinet full of girly skin care stuff, than Mister Zit next door! I'm gay....trust me on this!
2007-06-17 16:56:07 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1] buy a face wash, toner, sunscreen,and moisturizer for your skin type. Use wash, toner, and sunscreen in AM; and wash, toner, and moisturizer in PM. So yes, you can use a 2 in 1 product.
2] exfoliate with Aapri or St. Ives apricot scrub 3 x a week.
3] keep hair clean
4] keep hands off face, unless you are washing it
5] avoid fried, fast, and junk food - even diet junk food.
6] take a multivitamin with minerals every day
7] drink 1/2 gallon of water a day
2007-06-17 23:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using too many facial cleansers and scrubs is actually bad for your face. Try sticking to only one daily scrub. I have been using St. Ives Apricot scrub for the past year, and I completely love it. It's so cheap, and works great. I suggest using that, over anything else. Goodluck :]
2007-06-17 23:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by tasha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use a clearisil every morning in the shower, you can also get micro bead face scrub. There are so many products out there you need to find the BEST one for your skin!
2007-06-17 23:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by angiepananji 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary kay's 3in1 cleanser is good for all, they also have a blemish control solution
2007-06-17 23:30:25 · answer #5 · answered by Lanae 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-10-12 23:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋