skin problems: any tips?

Question

i've never had absolutely horrible skin, but i have a couple flaws that i would definately like to clear up, especially before school (have like five days!) i use the clinique three step system which seems to work. but i tend to have a lot of blackhead on my nose and chin and between my eyebrows. i don't know how to get rid of them i've tried every product out there. any suggestions?
...thanks!

Answer 1

Biore strips for your nose or you can make your own: http://www.bathandbodyrecipes.com/tip.php?tipid=425

Get a pore cleansing facial @ a salon or DIY, here's how: http://www.ehow.com/how_2564_give-yourself-facial.html

A couple of other home remedies:

This helps slough off old skin cells:
You can crush up 6 plain, uncoated aspirin tablets and mix it w/ a little water or aloe vera gel to make mask. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes & rinse off w/ cool water.


Milk of Magnesia - apply in thin layer where needed & allow to dry 5-10 mins. Will absorb oil & tighten pores. Can be used as a spot treatment too.

Answer 2

HONEY I USE THESE TIPS WITH ANY AND EVERY PERSON I DO MAKEUP FOR IN THE THEATRE DEPT. AT SCHOOL, INCLUDING CLEANSING MY OWN SKIN!

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!

Answer 3

alright here we go. the only way to actually get rid of the blackhead is to extract them. if you can finance a european facial that would be ideal. but if not go to sephora and buy yourself an extractor. they'll know what your talking about. Do it 2 nights before school. not the night before due to possible next day irritation. First steam your face for 5 minutes with a hot towell or over the stove with a towel on top of you. then begin the extractions but don't press down to hard if its to hard its not ready to come out yet. any remaining ones you may want to use a tissue over your hands to squeeze out the rest. when your done wash your face like normal, and then apply a salicyic acid mask over your T-zone. forehead, nose, and chin and let sit for 10 minutes, then rinse it off. Finally moisturize and hit the sack.
For your mask buy Bliss, they make a great t-zone mask. its blue in color so hopefully that helps.

Answer 4

Make sure you are not touching your face much as this will cause oil build up and the dirt from your hands will make the blackheads. The best way is blackhead extraction which you can go to a beauty therapist for, or at home simply steam and then with a tissue squeeze out the blackheads being careful to not spread.

Answer 5

there's a cream by ability of Gold Bond that works great on my dry epidermis. not the lotion, yet a cream it is provided in a tube. you additionally can attempt putting hydrocortisone cream on the affected area. If this does not artwork you may desire to confirm a dermatologist.

Answer 6

you can try Biore pore strips.
I use them once a week and they do the trick.

The first time you will notice a smaill difference but after a few weeks of use you will look great.

Answer 7

1.Mix 1 tsp of milk powder, 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and ½ tsp of almond oil. Apply on face and wash off after 10-15 minutes. This pack helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan.

2.Mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice and apply on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. It helps remove the tan and lightens the skin.

3.Place sliced raw potato on the face. It helps reduce blemishes and other marks.

4.Dried orange peels mixed with curd also help reduce blemishes and scars. Wash off this mixture with cold water after 15 minutes.

5.Soak 4 almonds overnight. Grind into a fine paste using milk. Apply on face and neck and leave it overnight. Wash with cold water in the morning. Do this daily for 15 days, followed by twice a week.

6.A tbsp of gram flour mixed with 2 tsp of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice works well for lightening dark skin. Apply this mixture and leave it for 15 minutes before washing off. Repeat for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week.

7.Apply a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water, continue for 15 days.

8.Apply a mixture of grated tomato with 2-3 drops of lime juice on the face. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing off. Do this twice a day for 15-20 days for best results.

9.Grated cucumber applied over the affected areas for 15-20 minutes has been found to be effective especially for the skin on the face.

10.Applying the juice of fresh mint every night on affected areas of the skin can help prevent dryness. It is also a suggested remedy for eczema and dermatitis.

11.Honey, olive oil and a mixture of turmeric and sandalwood paste are very effective in rejuvenating dry, parched skin.

12.Make a paste by mixing gram flour, curd, turmeric and lemon juice. Apply this on your scars to get rid of it.

13.Mix one egg with a few drops of limejuice and witch hazel. Apply it on the face and let it dry. Wash it first with warm water and then by cold water.

14.Mix oatmeal with hot water and make a paste out of it. Apply it on the skin. Oatmeal acts as an exfoliation agent that will absorb all the oils form your skin.

15.Tomatoes are also good to cure acne from oily skin. So mash a tomato and apply it on face directly.

16.Egg white is another tried and true home remedy for clear skin

17.Add 3 teaspoons of dried basil leaves to 1 cup boiling water and let steep for 10-20 minutes. After it cools, apply to affected area with a cotton ball.

18.Drink a glass of water with two tablespoons of cider vinegar.

19.Smoking and heavy alcohol consumption should be avoided.

20.Grind 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds with 1-teaspoon water and add 1-teaspoon limejuice. Apply to affected area for relief from itching and redness.