Stubbornest blackheads ever!

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Dec 24, 2015

Chloe N.

So I have all of these blackheads on my nose and around my nose and I CAN NOT get rid of them! I've tried pore strips, steam, exfoliation, mud masks, lemon, you name it, it has probably been on my nose. It seems they are very deep and that is why nothing will help them come out. I've tried extracting them and that doesn't work either. It's like I have little black ratios all over my nose! Anyone have any tips on how to get them out? I also cleanse with a gentle exfoliant that has salysilic acid in it every day.

Dec 24, 2015

Chloe N.

Tattoos** not ratios haha.

Dec 24, 2015

Roz X.

I recommend a chemical exfoliant like Salicylic acid lotion. You can find it in 1 and 2% at most drugstores near the acne skincare. I'd wash with a gentle hydrating soap, such as CeraVe and counter dryness with CeraVe lotion alternated with Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil.
Beware of Biore strips. The can break tiny capillaries around the nose.

Dec 24, 2015

Roz X.

(You are rinsing off the Salicylic...when you need to let it sit via a lotion)

Dec 24, 2015

Chloe N.

The lotion I am currently using has.5% salicylic acid in it. Maybe that's not enough? I'll have to try those CeraVe products! Thank you for the advice Rozberry!

Dec 24, 2015

Roz X.

If you are rinsing the Salicylic off, you won't combat those blackheads with that deep exfoliation you need. For superficial acne, it would suffice. If it is a lotion, I'd increase the percentage. A facial is a great place to start and investing in a Clairsonic would certainly be highly beneficial. Good luck!

Dec 24, 2015

Chloe N.

Thank you!