Problem with clean and clear blackhead scrub?

Question

i recently started using clean and clear blackhead scrub to wash my face. The directions say to use all over the face, but when i do this i get flakey skin on two areas on my face, right under my nose and the top of my nose between my eyes! is the salicylic acid drying out those two areas? or is the flakey skin just places that need to be exfoliated? whats up with that and what should i do because i really love this face wash on my blackheads!

Answer 1

It's NOT a good idea to scrub oily or blackhead-proned skin. Scrubbing will caused enlarged pores & irritate the skin. Enlarged pores will store more dirt & oil --> causing more blackheads!!

Make sure you use ingredients that are effective yet gentle on the skin. You do not want tot spoil the natural balance of the skin.

It's advisable to see what is working for other people with the same problem before attempting to buy anything. If it works for someone with tons of blackheads, it should work the same for you too, right?!

I know many people have been using the BLAKhead masque to get rid of unwanted blackheads especially on the nose area. It has worked very well for me & people that I know. The best thing is that it's gentle on the skin yet effective in removing blackheads. It contains charcoal ingredients that also absorbs excess oil from the pores.

See the pictures on the blog to believe...!

Answer 2

It is just overdrying those areas of your skin so just avoid using the blackhead scrub there. Really you only need to use it on the trouble areas and use a more sensitive formula for the rest of your face. Follow up with a gentle moisturizer that is oil free to keep the flakes at bay. Good luck!

Answer 3

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

Unfortunately, alot of the commercial products dont do the trick when it comes to blackheads or pimples. Blackheads are bacteria filled pores that have oxidized because they've come out to the surface. You need a good skin care regimen plus a professional place that will give you a good facial and clean out your pores.

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! How old are you? 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.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 4

i bet that its making ur skin dry so u should put moisterizer on after u use it and ur skin will stop being all flakey but make sure the moisterizer is oil free so it wont clog pores and maybe just use the blackhead scrub on ur blackheads