2007-08-20 13:27:04 · 5 answers · asked by help! I need advice!! 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Step 1 - Cleanse the face thoroughly with a good cleanser meant for oily skin. Preferrably use a salicylic acid cleanser.
Step 2 - Apply an astringent like witch hazel. It helps reduce oiliness. If its a bit harsh mix a bit of rose water in it.
Step 3 - Apply a good quality medicated cream or gel containing resorcinol, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. This helps is soaking the oil and helps in peeling away the blackheads. You can get creams or gels of Benzoyl Peroxide treating blackheads If benzoyl peroxide leaves your skin dry, apply an oil-free moisturizer after 10 mins of applying benzoyl peroxide.
Apply a thin film of adapalene gel once daily before bedtime. Its mainly available in the form of "Differin". Its highly recommended! A word of caution though, adapalene can increase the sensitivity of skin to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight, so prolonged exposure should be avoided by judicious use of sunscreens and protective clothing.
Following this routine, in a matter of days you will be getting rid of blackheads.
Effective Tips to get rid of blackheads
•Exfoliate the blackhead prone area 3-4 times a week using facial exfoliators and scrubs.
•Use creams containing AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Fruit acids) like glyco-creams that will clear away any dead skin cells and "expose" the blackhead. Use the AHA's every 3 days or so.
•Keep your hair away from your face. Greasy hair and skin go together, and hair can spread infection.
•Avoid washing the face with soaps more than twice a day. Instead wash your face often with plain water splashes.
•Often use a mask with a clay base.
If blackheads look ready to pop out, you could try removing them gently by using a blackhead extractor. Also, Pore cleanser strips (blackhead extractor) for removal of blackheads are highly recommended for the treatment/removal of blackheads. Using them once per week will leave your pores cleaner and smaller.
Steam your face to soften both the skin and the material blocking the pores.
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2007-08-22 05:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply a warm wash cloth for a few minutes and try again, if it still wont' come out leave it alone for a day and try again.
2007-08-20 13:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a warm/hot cloth on it for about 15 minutes until it comes to the top. keep on putting warm cloths on it constantly. it works, but you have to patient and keep it warm.
2007-08-20 13:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by amallama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait till later and try again...
2007-08-20 13:50:49 · answer #4 · answered by Perennial Queen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not ready yet..
2007-08-20 13:32:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anastasia♥ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋