Blackheads are evil.

[X4biddenxLustX]

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Originally Posted by Kayteuk I use Joey New York- Pure pores I have had the bottle for 2 years now and it works so well , no blackheads on my nose or chin, and I have been using it for 2 years, three times a week. I noticed after 2 weeks my blackheads were gone

Do you happen to have a list of the ingredients hun? My skin hates everything and I'm still struggling to find a basic facewash right now.

 

[Kayteuk]

Hey Hun

Its not a face wash, its a mask thingy...Its hard to describe, its a clear fluid, and you put it on your blackheads, and then after 2 Min's, rub cotton wool balls over it and the blackheads come up and look a lot less noticeable. Its AWESOME!

Ingredients
Salicylic Acid 0.5%,Water, Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) Extract, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Malic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Nettle (Urtica Dioica) Extract, Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) Extract, Melissa Officinalis, Threonine, Arginine, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Hops (Humulus Lupulus) Extract, Citric Acid, Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Extract, Methylcellulose, Lysine, Glutamic Acid, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparab

Directions
On clean skin, apply a thin layer on areas with blackheads, excess oils and large pores. Wait for gel to dry - approximately one minute. With gentle up and down massage movements, roll away impurities and blackheads. then rinse with lukewarm water. Avoid the eye area. for best results, use at night, 2-3 times per week. Mild stinging may be experienced during use and will dissipate quickly - this is due to PURE PORES at work.

Amazon.com: Joey New York Pure Pores Blackhead Remover Gel 2 oz.: Beauty

 

[envyxo]

i have been struggling with blackheads on the side of my nose and chin for what feels like FOREVER.. well over the weekend I went to rite aid and picked up a Pretika Sonicdermabrasion system, (amazing dupe of the clarisonic for only $29.99!) and this baby works wonders... i use it every night with the philosophy purity made simple foaming cleanser and i am already seeing results and its only been a few days.. i highly recommend this!!

 

[AmandDUR]

look into mandelic acid. its one thing that has made a world of difference in my skin. im so reactive to acids and this is the only one im not.

anything with pineapple is also a great blackhead zapper.

 

[Mizz.Coppertone]

exfoilate the areas u have blackheads daily. this saved my skin from them! always use a medicated toner after washing to help make ur pores squeaky clean. i like biore's.

 

[pink_lily82]

I have the same problem with blackheads on/around my nose and my chin. I try to keep them at bay by using an exfoliating scrub twice a week and pore strips once a week. I also use Queene Helene's Mint Julep Masque too. They're not as noticeable but haven't completely gone away. I guess I'll keep looking for that miracle product.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

Thanks ladies!

I was really close to ordering some products online to try...but stopped when I realized how much my cc's balances are and how my bank account only has $1.42 in it right now lol.

So I've been trying some cheap home remedies with stuff I already have.

Just the other night, I steamed my face for a little bit and rubbed castor oil and kept rubbing it in circular motions. It was a bit difficult cause the oil is on the thicker side. I could just feel a bunch of "plugs" coming out. Ewww. I did some manual extracting too for the real big gross looking buggers. Then without rinsing my face off, I took some of my Juice Beauty Organic Facial Wash onto a Cargo Blu-ray Polish cloth and went to work on my face. Then finally rinsed with some purified water (I can't handle the chlorine and minerals on my face. Sooo drying.). There was still a bit of oil left but not an uncomfortable amount, just enough to make me feel moisturized. Next, I wiped my face with some rose water on a cotton pad before applying some emu oil to my face.

I've noticed just today that my chin looks as if it has less blackheads and clogged pores. Which was a total surprise. But I won't lie though, I can feel some purging going on though.

Does anyone watch the show The Doctors? I love it. Today there was a segment on blackheads, removing them, and preventing them. A dermatologist on there says to NOT use your fingers cause they actually can push gunk back into the skin even though it seems as if they are getting some of the blackheads out. That can cause inflammation and infection. He did a demonstration on how to extract a blackhead on some girls back and just ewww lol.

I use to exfoliate my face on a daily basis when I was younger. I think it actually has done some damage as my skin is so sensitive now. I actually just started to exfoliate again cause everything seemed to irritate it besides the Cargo Polish Cloths cause there just very soft fine clothes. There not pre-moistened or anything just cloths, this way I'm avoiding adding any extra ingredients and stuff on my face. The Queen Helene Mint mask is the shit! I use to use it all the time on zits over night years back in middle school. Idk y I ever stopped using it cause it just worked so well. A zit would shrink down so much after one night's use of this wonderful stuff!

 

[chocolategoddes]

I've had these stubborn blackheads on the sides of my nose for years. So one night, I smeared tachy glue to the areas with the blackheads, let the glue dry, and peeled it off. Sure, it hurt like hell, but when I looked on the dried strips of glue, I saw several little blackheads stuck on them that had been removed from my pores. True story.

 

[OfficerJenny]

I hate blackheads >:c they ruin my life.

And I watched that episode of the doctors today XD. I want a blackhead extractor, now :c

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes I've had these stubborn blackheads on the sides of my nose for years. So one night, I smeared tachy glue to the areas with the blackheads, let the glue dry, and peeled it off. Sure, it hurt like hell, but when I looked on the dried strips of glue, I saw several little blackheads stuck on them that had been removed from my pores. True story.

LOL, someone actually suggested in a list of odd beauty dips to use regular elmer's glue. I've never tried it or using glue period on them cause knowing my luck it'll probably rip out a nice bit of skin =[

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Originally Posted by OfficerJenny I hate blackheads >:c they ruin my life. And I watched that episode of the doctors today XD. I want a blackhead extractor, now :c

Ah yes they are the devil.

The dude used a HUGE extractor. The one I have is like less than half the size of his haha. I wish I could get him to extract all my gunked up pores lol.

 

[NutMeg]

My boyfriend has crazy blackheads on his nose and cheeks. I can't say anything because it would piss him off, but they drive me crazy! If I could get him started on a facial care routine, it would make me so happy.

 

[Miss QQ]

I have blackheads on my nose. I used japanese brands of blackhead strips regularly in my teenage years but they didn't help much. I now use a mild daily scrub daily and it is better but they are still here. I live with them.

Perhaps blackheads are due to genetics? My mum has them on her nose and cheeks but other than blackheads she has very good complexion.

 

[alka1]

I've used everything from strips to harsh toners and scrubs. The only that has worked is Paulas choice 2% BHA. I think it was mentioned earlier in the thread as well..

Not all Salicylic acid products are the same. The one by Paula has soothing ingredients and antioxidants - it's really well formulated. If you think you have sensitive skin, there is a 1% version available.

it's an awesome product. i've been using it for well over 2 years now

they have samples available for cheap (80 cents)