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Finally be free of unsightly, annoying blackheads and whiteheads without scarring or bleeding!
Steps
1. Purchase a comedo extractor (about $2) and magnifying mirror (about $5) from any drugstore such as Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, etc.
2. Boil water in a pot (just enough water to cause steam!)
3. Put your face over the steam with a towel over your head for 4-8 minutes. Any length of time is up to you. Generally, four minutes is enough to open up all of your pores.
4. Sterilize the blackhead remover by soaking it in 91% isopropyl alcohol for 1 minute before using.
5. Use the comedo extractor loop on any side you choose, place it over your blackhead or whitehead and press down gently while looking into the magnifying mirror (this will help you see particularly small blackheads with ease). The blackhead will pop out of the loop!
6. For whiteheads, gently press down, then roll the loop over the whitehead, this helps to remove the whitehead completely.
7. After you successfully removed any/all blackheads or whiteheads, apply a small amount of alcohol or Benzoyl Peroxide to the affected areas to keep your pores free of bacteria.
Tips
* This tool is an excellent way to prevent touching your face directly and prevents scarring and bleeding.
* This will have to be repeated on a weekly to monthly basis depending on your skin type. Getting rid of blackheads is particularly a never-ending job, so be patient. Your pores will temporarily appear larger when you remove blackheads from around your nose, but that's because the pores are empty, which makes them look darker and larger.
* A good tip to help sanitize your face before using the comedo extractor is to put laxative leaves in your pot while boiling. This can be bought at any vitamin store (they look like parsley leaves) and is fairly inexpensive.
* Before and after using the extractor tool, soak it in rubbing alcohol to prevent the spread of bacteria on your face.
* Redness is normal during the "steam phase" of removing your blackheads/whiteheads.
Warnings
* Be sure never to press too hard with the tool. It can leave unsightly "loop" marks on your face that take a while to go away.
* Many people are very sensitive to alcohol and Benzoyl Peroxide. Apply sparingly until your skin gets used to the formula. Redness will occur at first if you have never used either formula on your face before.
* Be careful when holding your face over the steam. Breathe slowly and don't get too close so as to burn yourself!
Things You'll Need
* A comedo extractor
* A magnifying mirror or vanity mirror (optional)
* Some rubbing alcohol, Benzoyl Peroxide, or any good astringent
* A pot
* Some laxative leaves (optional)
How to Remove Blackheads and Whiteheads with a Comedo Extractor
How to Naturally Remove Blackheads
Remove blackheads with all-natural ingredients you can find in your cupboard! Here are the steps. Follow carefully.
Ingredients
* 2 tbsp. (30 ml) of unflavored yolk
* 2 tbsp. (30 ml) of milk
* 2-3 drops of favorite essential oil
Steps
# Mix the yolk and the milk.
# Microwave the mixture for 10 seconds.
# Put it on the infected area.
# Leave it on for 30 minutes.
# Rinse with warm water.
# Rinse with cold water (to close pores).
# Pat dry with a towel
Tips
* Always pat dry with a towel... Rubbing can spread bacteria, causing pimples as well as increases the chance of more wrinkles.
* To help with aroma... you can add 2-3 drops of your favorite essential oil. This will eliminate the smell as well as leave your skin smelling great!
Warning
Make sure the essential oil is safe to use on your skin. Certain essential oils can cause irritation or sun sensitivity.
How to Remove Blackheads
No matter how much we scrub and wash our faces, black heads just seem to appear all over our noses. Here are some good ways to keep your skin clear and avoid blackheads
Nose-Strip Method
1. Wet your nose with a clean face cloth and then dry your hands.
2. Open the packet that the nose strip is in, and rip the little tabs for a better fit on your nose.
3. Put the sticky side on your nose and wait for around 10 minutes.
4. After 10 minutes, the nose strip should be as hard as papier mache. Remove it.
Removing Tool Method
1. Fill a sink or bathtub with hot (but not boiling) water.
2. Rest your head over the water, so that your face can take advantage of the steam.
3. Empty the sink or bathtub and clean the blackhead removing tool with soap and water. Proceed to use the removing tool, carefully following the instructions.
Facial Scrub Method
1. Wash your face and rinse with water. Do not bother to dry it.
2. Take a quarter-sized amount of facial scrub and lather through clean hands.
3. Massage your face with the scrub to exfoliate the skin.
4. Rinse and wash face again if necessary.
Waxing At Salon
1. This is a little unheard of but it is a myth that black hair will grow where you wax.
2. Just have the beautician wax nose and other places with blackheads. Most beauticians have done this before.
Things You'll Need
* Nose-Strips, try Biore.
* Soap
* Facial Scrub, try Clean & Clear.
* Blackhead Removing Tool, available at Sephora.
* A good oil-free moisturizer, or Enzymion (from Lush). This is fast-acting and the fruit enzymes in it break down oil on the skin's surface- no more shiny noses!
Tips
* Only use the strips once a week.
* Don't keep the strips on for longer than ten minutes. Otherwise, the adhesive will stick to your nose, and will not remove the blackheads.
* Try not to touch your face. It's a hard habit to break, but dirt, oil, and germs will get into your face and block your pores.