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[CottonCandi]

I have a few really deep, dark looking blackheads on my cheek, it looks GROSS and dirty. I cannot squeeze them out because they are deep and the angle is weird.

I have been using an astringent for almost 2 months now and they aren't even changing at all. Isn't alcohol based things suppose to kill blackheads?!

I don't know what to do now.

[californiaEstie]

A facial, and let them know you specifically want those out.

[CottonCandi]

A facial, and let them know you specifically want those out.

I can't afford anything like that :\

[tim12]

Hm... Have you tried steaming and clay on those particular spots? It's not going to prevent them, but I'm amazed at all the nasty gunk a good clay mask after a steam can pull out.

[CottonCandi]

Hm... Have you tried steaming and clay on those particular spots? It's not going to prevent them, but I'm amazed at all the nasty gunk a good clay mask after a steam can pull out.

I sometimes use a Queen Helene mint julep mask but I don't ever see a difference, it just feels nice to use.

Should I steam before putting on one of those masks? I usually just wash my face with warm water.

Would using a mask after a bath (not shower) be good?

Edited by CottonCandi, 06 November 2011 - 06:53 PM.

[tim12]

The Queen Helene mask is good as a wash and a mask if you have sensitive skin, but it doesn't really have pulling power. The Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay, being bentonite clay, has a ton! Your face almost pulsates when you wear the mask, and if you add some ACV, it bumps up the exfoliation. It's a cheap powerful mask that'll last you a long time, and you can find it online or at a health food store/section of your grocer.

I don't think there would be a problem after a bath, but when you steam, it really helps to loosen/soften the plugs up. One thing I would advise is that you leave a day or two for healing, so your face isn't too red the next day, and the mask can also pop whiteheads. Once a week overall and maybe 2x a week for spot treatments is what I do.

[CottonCandi]

The Queen Helene mask is good as a wash and a mask if you have sensitive skin, but it doesn't really have pulling power. The Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay, being bentonite clay, has a ton! Your face almost pulsates when you wear the mask, and if you add some ACV, it bumps up the exfoliation. It's a cheap powerful mask that'll last you a long time, and you can find it online or at a health food store/section of your grocer.

I don't think there would be a problem after a bath, but when you steam, it really helps to loosen/soften the plugs up. One thing I would advise is that you leave a day or two for healing, so your face isn't too red the next day, and the mask can also pop whiteheads. Once a week overall and maybe 2x a week for spot treatments is what I do.

Veryyyyyyy interesting. Is this the stuff? http://www.amazon.co..._cmu_pg__header

Is this hard to apply or remove? Does it hurt at all? Is it okay for sensitive skin? Lol so many questions.

Edited by CottonCandi, 06 November 2011 - 08:13 PM.

[tim12]

That's the stuff!

It depends on the consistency of it. As a whole mask, you are better washing it off, but I admit that it helped me to kick my picking habit by using it as a spot treatment on blackheads, and peeling the mask in that applied area and seeing what I got out <.< I'd say my skin is fairly sensitive, and it doesn't hurt, but I wouldn't recommend it for anyone who's on accutane or has a sunburn etc. As long as you don't use it too often, you should be fine!

[the uphill battle]

Cottoncandi, I agree with the facial idea. If you get a facial at a beauty school, it will be significantly cheaper and they could take care of the extractions for you.

[CottonCandi]

Too socially anxious to get a facial. I haven't even gotten my haircut in a year. Anything I can do at home is alright with me.

[Nicolelectric]

^ Even if it's more effective?

[CottonCandi]

^ Even if it's more effective?

Yep, when you suffer from SA you don't care. Just like when you're anorexic you don't "just eat".

[Gutterflower]

You could try extracting them yourself with a proper blackhead extractor, it's basically a little metal rod with a sharp point on one end (for lancing whiteheads) and a small loop at the other. You just place the loop over the blackhead you want to extract and press gently.

I used to use one of these before 'Tane for the really, really dark blackheads on my nose and my pores are okay, but I never tried to force a blackhead out by pushing the extractor down hard. If you steam your face beforehand or take a warm bath and "soak" your face, extracting them is easier. Good to follow with a mask afterwards, but I probably just liked to do that because I'm a ridiculous self-pamperer.

Lots of people don't like extractors but from my own personal experience, I've always done far less damage with an extractor than I have by using my fingers or anything else.

[Siddyy]

hey.. i think you should use an exfoliater thats what i did. i had blackheads on my forehead chin and cheeks!! it was horrible. i went for few dermabrasions and then i used to wash my face with a gentle cleanser and then an exfoliater it really helped! softend the blackhead

[riveragolden]

You can try Garnier blackhead remover creme...It really works,I had tried this..Or you can go for any medical treatment,if it is increasing rapidly..You can try other things also..

[baileykcool]

Where can you get that Garnier stuff? At any store like cvs or walgreens?

[Siddyy]

Where can you get that Garnier stuff? At any store like cvs or walgreens?

you could try any beauty stores

[baileykcool]

Alright, thanks!