Blackhead Problems...?

Question

For awhile now I have had blackheads covering my nose. They've been there for a loooong time (maybe a year), and nothing seems to work. I've used the Biore strips, but those only pull out a few. Whenever I try to pop them, stuff comes out of it but not all of it. Then it ends up getting infected and a big pimple flares up. Help!

Answer 1

i used to have the same problem but when i got St. Ives just for blackheads in about a week or 2 i noticed that they started disapperin, and now there all gone

Answer 2

Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.

In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.

Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.

In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.

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Answer 3

I've had this problem. I've washed my face daily and I've used these acne pads that dry out acne, and still my blackheads were there. A few days ago I got Proactiv, and my blackheads are finally decreasing, but my friend told me Proactiv doesn't work on everybody so I would hate to see you waste the money on Proactiv and have it not work. Maybe you could set up an appointment with a dermatologist who could help you? Good luck with it.

Answer 4

Hi!

For body (not the face) best thing that worked cause I have the same problem (this is going to sound crazy) is ground coffee, preferably dry or you can use old used coffee grinds (not instant) and bring it in the shower. Wet your legs with water then take a pinch full and in circular motions (not straight) rub it around and around for a minute or so. Do this every item you shower and it makes legs soooooooo soft, incredible! Alsomost toners are like 98% rubbing alcohol and water, so after my shower (once my legs are dry) I take rubbing alcohol and apply it liberally to your legs and problem areas (soak it) then let it dry on it's own, should help thin the skin and dry out a bit.


I looked for over 8 years for a product against blackheads.
Clarins has an awesome line, for night time you need the toner and oil, its a special oil that dissolves blackheads (for real) and cleans your face overnight of impurities. Black heads are basically a hardened oil mixture that was secreted and oxidized (which makes the outside part black) and since water and oil don't mix no water based product can "clean" your blackheads away, just try say putting certain foundations or makeups on the mirror and if you wipe it with water it smudges all over but put a little baby oil and wipe and tada! it comes off super clean AND dissolves it. This oil also dries up the pimples and the black heads all the way down. I recommend using it for 6-8 weeks then going for a facial (cost maybe 25$) and ask for a facial specializing in black head removal/extraction or you can look it up online, how to steam first and all and yes using a tissue paper not your fingernails really is better, I know cause now I have little brown spots and acne scars from years of picking with nails, tissue forms a little barrier so that the sharp edge of your nails doesn't cut the thin outer cell layer.

As to what soap to use, I'm not sure what to answer, Clarins has it's line, the gommage is excellent and addictive (I am addicted to Clarins Bright Plus Gentle Brightening Exfoliator, full size is 50 mL, 1.9Oz., lasts 2 months when used twice a week, use sparingly).

You can find it cheaper on eBay as it is a bit pricey in stores. Here is the name: Oil: CLARINS Lotus Face Treatment Oil Combo SKIN 1.4oz/40ml will last forever , you put toner on your face first, when your face is still moist you put 4 drops of oil (one on each finger, you only need a teeny bit) then rub your finger tips together on other hand and after a few secs of rubbing use your finger tips to dab it on top of your moist skin... just be careful not to put more than 4-6 small drops of oil and that your face is wet from toner and to dab it over not rub. Toner: NEW Clarins Toning Lotion with Iris OILY Skin Toner 200mL.

The body shop also has an awesome mattifying moisturizing tea oil face gel.

Also only use non-comedogenic products (These products are less likely to cause blackheads (open comedones) or whiteheads (closed comedones)), it will be normally written in small on the label if they are non-comedogenic.

For extraction you may want to read up on black head extractor, it's a little tool with two loops, one on each side, one for black heads one for white heads. There are many online sites that explain the use.

Steaming your face first will help TREMENDOUSLY. To steam, put very hot water in a bucket or big bowl (you can add herbs, long lists of what is good online), then put your face over the bowl (not too close!) and cover your head with a towel, making a little "tent" and enclosing all the steam inside. Apparently it only takes 4 minutes for pores to open and any time between 4-8 minutes is good. Make sure you thoroughly wash skin before starting the steam . This will allow the pores to open, making the blackheads just slide out with a little pressure. After you have finished extracting, rewash your face (very gently as some pores may have been damaged during extraction), finish off with cold water to close your pores, apply some toner and if you have dry skin then apply a light moisturizer. I wouldn't recommend putting on make-up for 12 hours after extraction, but you could definitely use the Clarins night regime I described earlier.

Take care, Felisia

Answer 5

Cleanse your face with unboiled milk, gently rub a coarse cloth dipped in milk to remove the blackheads. Steam your face with herbs like lavender, lemon peel and mint leaves added to the water and let the skin soak up its goodness. Check out http://useinfo-blackhead.blogspot.com/ for more useful tips to control blackheads.

Answer 6

1] buy a face wash or scrub, toner, sunscreen, and moisturizer for your skin type. Wash, tone,and sunscreen in AM,and wash, tone, and moisturize in PM.
2] use Aapri or St Ives apricot scrub two or three times a week
3] use acne cream or gel on any spots
4] avoid fried, fast, or junk food - even diet junk food
5] take a quality vitamin with minerals every day
6] drink 1/2 gallon of water a day

Answer 7

ST IVES APRICOT SCRUB for blackheads and blemishes i love it!! i use it wether i have acne or not its a great exfoliator and it moisturizes i have never had better skin Also check these out homemade recipes and tips for acne and blackheads Good luck

Answer 8

i have the same problem. i just started using Neutrogena advanced solution facial peel. i bought it at ulta after reading about it in a magazine. you use it twice a week, put on a thin layer after you wash your face, then after about 10 minutes it kind of forms a mask and you can just gently rub it off. so far i've used it about 4 times and i can already see a difference. good luck!

Answer 9

attempt St. Ives peach scrub. It has little microbeads in it and it helped me. i'm getting a large number of black heads on my nostril and chin. also Oil of Olay had this mouse face wash. i appreciate that. it truly is totally comfortable and it also has microbeads. And it help to diminsh the advent of pores, it quite is oftentimes a prob for those those with b/h topics. sturdy success.

Answer 10

i use a queen helene face mask, it is green. It really shrinks my pores and clears up the blackheads