Clogged pores/Black heads... help?

Question

Almost every pore on my nose is clogged! It's only noticeable close up, but still. It's annoying, hehe. I have tried biore pore strips, steaming, I wash my face twice a day with cleaner then toner, I use a medicated moisturizer that is supposed to keep acne away. I only get the occasional breakout of pimples, but black heads I have lots of on my nose.

Any ideas how to get rid of them?

Answer 1

You might want to try a peel off mask.  St. Ives makes a great grapeseed peel off mask. They also make the apricot scrub..it works really good for blackheads and flaking skin. When I start noticing blackheads on my nose, I use the peel off mask and then a good toner and it helps a lot. You can find both of the products at Walmart, CVS or Walgreens..they are like $3-$4 each.  =)

Answer 2

Iam a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

In my experience of 12 years alot of commercial store bought products DO NOT WORK! They contain way too much benzoyl peroxide which over dries your skin and causes irritations. Often they contain too much of what you dont need, or too little of what you do need!

PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR MOM if you are under 18, I have a great solution for you!

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 3

use la roche-posay the skin care line. makes skin good in1 week. ask your doctor and also ask for a chemical peel. it removes all the blackheads and pimples.

1. stop touching you face

2. don't wash your face too much or it might cause dryness which causes more oil that clogs pores

3.shrink pores

4.change all pillowcases,towels anything you wipe you face with.

Answer 4

probably the best way is to extract them with your fingers. use gentle force and do not dig your nails into your nose. make sure to rinse your nose a few times during the process and when you are finished to ensure that the bacteria does not spread. good luck!

Answer 5

Try using Biore Warming Blackhead Cleanser....

Or even a face wash that is grainy like the St. Ives scrub!

Hope this helps! Cuz it helps my face alot!