Dry skin on my nose, but blackheads too??

Question

So, my nose basically just started getting blackheads and i've never really been faced with this problem. I started getting acne when I was 11, but I had NEVER had blackheads (I'm 16 now). But ALSO, with those blackheads on my nose, the skin on my nose is really dry, raw and peely. Andd red...kinda like there's always a sunburn.

But I guess it also started doing that after I used those pore strips...I just don't know how to get away the raw, red dryness from my nose.

I've been putting moisterizer and aloe on it twice a day too...

Now, I'll admit..I do pop the blackheads..so is that what's causing the skin to irritate?

Answer 1

i have the same problem...

All i do is use clean and clear blackhead wash and wash my face with it morning and night, it helps clear blackheads along with basically all acne. After apply oil free moisturizer. I also buy the clean and clear kind. Try not to touch your face to much and try to stop popping the black heads. And there is no need to use pore strips if you use blackhead wash/scrub, they tend to irritate skin. i have tried them, but now i do this. Also get moisturizer that has at least SPF 15, the sun may be causing irritation to your skin.

hope this helps :D

Answer 2

stop moisturizing with cremes, STOP TOUCHING THE BLACKHEADS!!  You are getting older, so your body is changing.  are you using a moisturizer with alpha hydroxy-which makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight?  stop using lotions, use either jojoba oil or na-pca(from a whole foods store)  that you can spray on.  use all natural shampoos(from research, I have found aubrey's to be the most natural out of all shampoos and conditioners) the reason why is some chemicals in the shampoos and conditioners can irritate your skin and cause acne and blackheads. I like to use all natural soaps with no chemicals, so your skin won't get stripped of natural oils.  DON'T USE STRIPS ON YOUR NOSE!!  You already see what damage it has done to you.  If you really need to, just get a washcloth and gently rub to exfoliate.  never hard, because that will just irritate your skin.  you don't need a strip.  drink a lot of water, because it is very hydrating for your skin, and it clears your acne soo much, and it cleans out your system.  I cut off all soda, and I drink nothing but water, unsweetened tea, and coffee.  I have clear skin now, but I used to have acne on my face, neck and back, but it cleared up when I drank a lot of water.  don't use proactive or anything.  use a natural soap like castile soap.  watch out for ingredients like ammonium laurel sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate, propylparaben, methylparaben.  sometimes soaps and shampoos try to trick you by saying they are natural when they are a chemical soup.  take care of yourself!!  :)

Answer 3

maybe you're allergic to something in the pore strips

Answer 4

try these home remedies for diff skin types here are some best face masks which u can try they are great and works wonders for the skin and gives a healthy glow and smooth and clear skin and with tips for blackheads

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Answer 5

It doesn't go away at adolescence.  I'm 41 never had problems with my skin when I was 16.  Now, I have acne outbreaks.  I don't understand it, but I'm not concerned enough to do anything serious about it.

Answer 6

ok i use those pore strips too. I've never really had acne buh ma sister gots it kinda bad. she poped her acne too now they turned into scar's. so don' t try to pop them. wash ur face with warm water and a gental face wash. try getting something with oatmeal and honey. before you wash use steam to open your pores to get all of the dirt out.

if you use those strips use it once in a while not alot. wash your face befor hand like i told you up there and peel it off slowly.. so it can get a good hold of the blackheads.

after thats all done get a moistrizer with green tea in it. put it on after you wash your face. only after you wash your face once a day. then it wont get as dry.

if you want to clean your face before bed use a cleaning pad. to get all the dirt off after the day. and put some kinda acne medication on something you dont have to wash off.

well... i hope i helped.  

Answer 7

You must have a jewish nose