Blackheads

nolegrrrl · 09-19-2002, 11:25 PM

Anyone find anything that works to get rid of blackheads?
I have a ton of them. The ones on my nose are most noticeable... but I also have them on my chin and cheeks.

Sunn · 09-20-2002, 03:46 AM

Have you tried the Biore Clear pore strips? I love them. I use them a couple times a month. They make them for your nose and forhead and chin. But i just cut them sometimes and use them on my cheeks and sides of my forhead. (just beware it will pull your hair if it gets incontact with your hairline. ) But they are about $4.97 for 6 stips at Walmart or combo packs for $8 and some change. I Love them I think you might too. Good luck!!

SouthernGirl · 09-20-2002, 11:54 AM

A facial mask that contains clay will usually help. Try to find on that is not too heavy and do not leave them on for too long. They can have TOO much of a drying effect.

I use one made by Clinque...Deep Cleansing Emergency Mask.

nolegrrrl · 09-20-2002, 06:20 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.

I have tried the pore strips before. Actually the best brand I ever tried was Neutrogena but I don't think they make them anymore. I would notice that they pulled out a lot of my blackheads... but there was still tons left and I kinda fell out of the habit of using them.

I just got a new mudd mask from Wal-Mart the other day. I tried it and it felt really good after I did it. But then after about half a day my face is back to being oily. I'm glad you like the Clinique mask. Maybe I'll look into getting that because I love Clinique foundation. I think they have great products.

I think I'm just being lazy and need to accept the fact that I'm gonna have to use those strips a lot and masks a lot... that there is no miracle cure that will make all the blackheads go away with only one use.

Thanks Gals!

Sunn · 09-21-2002, 05:08 PM

be careful too though because to much washing or cleansing will make you body think it needs more oil therefore causing extra oil which we all hate. so be sure you don't let your face over dry and try a night moisturizing cream after you wash you face before bed. that will help overdrying and overprodcing. look for a cream that is intened for oily skin. gl