about blackheads and whiteheads
By chukkapalli
@chukkapalli (110)
India
6 responses
@yorb24 (2179)
• United States
14 Dec 06
Use some sort of astringent to clean your pores. A good scrub is great also for them.
@simran1430 (1790)
• India
27 Feb 07
Keep your hair away from your face. Greasy hair and skin go together, and hair can spread infection.
Sunshine or ultra-violet light encourages skin peeling, and so helps to clear blocked pores. So sunbathing or use of sun-beds in moderation can be helpful.
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
@flowerhorn (1008)
• Malaysia
12 May 08
Using topical treatment need times.Use medication taht contain salicylic acid for comedones.
Some people just can't wait.U can try blackhead tool remover to get rid of blackheads.However,I won't advise using it on whiteheads since they are closed comedones.You only cause tissue damage if u really force them out.
@lossforredwords (3619)
• Philippines
14 Dec 06
yeah dont squeze them it will only get worse. know what you can find the cure at your kitchen. slice a tomato and spread it in your face and leave it for about 10 minute then rinse them... do this for several days and see if it will make a difference. i've done this and its really effective.
anyway, goodluck, you seems to be new here. hopw you enjoy mylot.
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
25 Jun 07
Combine 1/4 cup boiling water with one teaspoon of Epsom salt and three drops of iodine.
Let mixture cool until it's comfortable to the touch.
Saturate a cotton ball with this mixture and dab on blackheads.
This will allow them to loosen so they can be easily squeezed with a gauze pad.
@kimko5099 (195)
• United States
3 Mar 07
Go see an esthetician to get them properly removed. That way they can prepare and soothe the skin without any damage. If you absolutely have to do it yourself, make sure you exfoliate often, steam your face to make sure your pores are open, and use two qtips to gentle sqeeze. Make sure you wash your hands! But I really would not reccommend doing this if you dont know what you are doing. Also stay away from oil based products.
