Do i need to wash my face with soap as well as washing with a blackhead scrub?

Using soap on your face will dry it out and leave behind binders and residue that will cause more damage to your skin. Find a good facial cleanser that you can use daily and that won't dry out your skin. Using any scrub will essentially do what a ';blackhead'; scrub does; buff away dead skin and grime that builds up under your skin and causes black/whiteheads and acne. Using an exfoliating scrub and a daily face wash is a great addition to your skin routine though! Don't forget to find a good moisturizer too, an oil-free one is always best.Do i need to wash my face with soap as well as washing with a blackhead scrub?
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Soap is not made for the face. What it will do is super dry out your skin and cause the skin to over produce more oil. So you'll end up with super dry flaky, itchy skin with blotches of acne. Essentially a ';pizza face';.


That's what happened to me yrs ago, before I wised up and stopped using soap or acne cleansers to clean my face.





I recommend what I use; Kepaya (papaya based) cleanser. It cleans your face without overdrying it. Leaves it clean to the touch.


If interested Google Coonobabe go to their cleanser section.Do i need to wash my face with soap as well as washing with a blackhead scrub?
nahh just wet your face with warm water then use the blackhead scrub, scrub most at the places with the most blackheads because if you scrub to hard every where else it will dry out your skin. If you have oily skin use non oil moisturiser. [=
Just use blackhead scrub and one of those rough kitchen sponges. Not a brillo pad, just a rough kitchen sponge. It works. Acne free for 2 years now with that nice household recipe
You wash your face with soap?! Blasphemy! Soap drys out your skin gets rid of all the good stuff in your skin like oils. Use a good facial wash.
No, use one or the other otherwise you'll be over cleansing and you'll strip your skin of it's natural oils.
nope - i think that would probs just dry out your skin :)

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Biore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser? Does this work?!!!?

Okay so I want to know if this cleanser is any good. And like the pros and cons you may have had with it. Any advice? Please helpBiore Warming Anti-Blackhead Cream Cleanser? Does this work?!!!?
I used this product about a year ago and liked it, but didn't notice any help with blackheads. My favorite product so far is St. Ives blackhead cleanser.

Is there any special cure to acne & blackhead problems?

First Q is how old are u and of course male or female and which nationality u have?


-The acne treatment depends on what kind of acne u have...we have many differen treatment for therm...


-First Step is avoid sun shine...u can use some protection cream which has the SPF over than 25%...then if u are a smoker have to decrease the numver of them....decrease the fat food u take....drink enough water (more than 2 lits a day)....wash ur face with no bacter soap(at least twice a day)...if u are a girl dont use bad brand of make up stuff and wash ur make up as soon as possible(even if u use removal cream ).....if u start any mild sport like areobic or even jogging it will make ur skin better....take good nutrition and vegetable....


-secound we have some locolize solution ...they are antibactrial like erythromycin 1% and ....u can use them once every 2 nights on ur acnes(avoid 2 cm around ur eyes and 2 cm around ur mouth including ur nasolabial lines)....


-third u can use systemic antibiotics like tetracyclin or doxi by the order of ur G.P or dermatologist....


-if non of them work or u have cystic acne with scar u have to use a drug calls Actane its full of Vit A , it has his own order and u just can have it by a dermatolog ...


-we have some other treatments like Microdermabration(its usefull for black spots),pilling(deep and superficial) for make the acne and the scar of them goes....


its better if u visit a dermatologist.


Good LuckIs there any special cure to acne %26amp; blackhead problems?
oxy or proactive : )Is there any special cure to acne %26amp; blackhead problems?
I don't think so
The best cure it to eat helathy. If I eat a ton of chocolate, or have a mcdonald's burger, a zit pops up the next day. Cheapest way to get rid of them, White toothpaste applied on them at night. The blue gel toothpaste dosn't work as well.

Boire Blackhead strips aren't working for me?

I have lots of blackheads on my nose %26amp; I bought the strips hoping they'd remove them, but when i take it off nothings come out onto the strip? I don't know what I'm doing wrong? If anyone has any advice on what I could use to get rid of blackheads whether its homemade recipies or cheap products from the drug store that would be great! :)Boire Blackhead strips aren't working for me?
i have them too and they weren't working for me either, but it turned out i wasn't making my nose wet enough so they weren't sticking. throw water on your nose so it's dripping off then put the strip on really fast. it works.Boire Blackhead strips aren't working for me?
Try using a scrub for where ever you had blackheads. You really have to rip off the strip though, but I've tried those too and they weren't the best. Clean %26amp; Clear has a new ';blackhead eraser'; cleanser, it looks really cool, maybe you should look into it!
you have to really get your nose wet


leave them on for 20 minutes (5 min more then they reccommend i think)


and them rip them off


it won't rip off all your blackheads at once but if you look really closey you'll see little things it ripped out.
Go set a facial. They are nice and relaxing and help clear your skin

Watc is the diffranc between a blackhead and a pimple?

im a kidd going though puberty and i am starting to get alot of pimple help me plzWatc is the diffranc between a blackhead and a pimple?
a blackhead is small %26amp; actually black. A pimple tends to be red %26amp; inflammed.


Here's a website that might help...


http://www.natural-herbal-remedies.net/h鈥?/a>


Drink lots of water, %26amp; cut back on your soda.


Eat more fruits %26amp; vegetables.


Eat less sweets.

What are the best acne/blackhead treatments?

ive tried a lot of things. what is the BEST treatment for ance and blackheads??What are the best acne/blackhead treatments?
If you have mostly blackheads (noninflamed acne) I give my noninflamed acne clients a combination of glycolic, vitamin a proprionate or mandelic serums and benzoyl peroxide. I also have them use a scrub to wash their face with. You also have to know how to use these products - when to strengthen your homecare when your skin adapts to the routine. Noninflamed acne can be really tricky if you don't know what you are doing.





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You can try applying grated cucumber over the acne or pimples for fifteen to twenty minutes and then washing with warm water. Its regular use prevents pimples and blackheads. More such solutions at http://solutionsforpimples.blogspot.com/
nutragena is the best my face is smooth and i have only used it for awhile

Do Clean and Clear's Blackhead Clearing Pads really work?

If not, which products work best at taking out blackheads?Do Clean and Clear's Blackhead Clearing Pads really work?
If you have oily skin (like me) I'll share what works for me.


I use Avon's Clearskin cleansing pads with 2% salicylic acid. A few of my girlfriends also swear by these.


I tried the blackhead clearing strips and they didn't work for me. They seemed to pull a little out of my pores, but the blackheads stayed put. Also, one time I left a strip on too long and it pulled off a tiny bit of skin with it! OUCH!


Last, but not least, when I'm absolutely desperate I'll use Retinol (retin-A). It seriously dries skin, but also clears everything!Do Clean and Clear's Blackhead Clearing Pads really work?
no they dont work i recommend you to ask your doctor so she can give you something for your skin type...of the counter products dont really work...
No, they really don't work that well and they sting and dry out my skin really bad. For blackheads I use Biore pore clearing strips (they're amazing!) and for my skin I use a set of three things (clenaser, toner and repair lotion) by AcneFree and I highly recommend it!
the pads don't do it for me. i do use biore ultra clean pore strips for mine and they work wonders. ponds makes them too and i think a few other brands. i've used about 3 different ones and they all work great. good luck, i hate blackheads they're the worst.

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Why did I have a blackhead/zit ';down there';?

it was gross, I noticed it in the shower...so I popped it (it was like any other) but is it OK for it to be down there? its sorta sore where I popped it (but thats mostly normal).Why did I have a blackhead/zit ';down there';?
Normal. They don't descriminate... if you have skin there you'll get zits there.Why did I have a blackhead/zit ';down there';?
Yes it's normal, well ';down there'; is usually dark, damp %26amp; warm a great place for bacteria to feed and form but your lucky if would have gotten infected, it could have become and abscess in which a surgeon would have had to cut it open and drain then you would have been put on antibiotics for a couple of weeks which could possibly give you a yeast infection (yes you can get them if your male) down there AND in your throat.
Yeah, boss, no worries... If you have pores there (e.g. anywhere you have skin), you can get white/black heads... Some areas are more prone to acne than others just because the body is more inclined to produce oils and combat the infection present; but literally any pore can get clogged and react in a negative way... Try to keep it dry and use a mild treatment like tea tree oil to speed things along...

I have a big open pore where I squeezed out a blackhead. Will it heal?

Apply sesame oil at night

I have a big open pore where I squeezed out a blackhead. Will it heal?

Apply sesame oil at night

What do u think if extraction for the whitehead or blackhead?? is it good way to remove it?

You must use a strong exfoliant scrub with warm water for about 5 minutes. Scrub until your skin is pinky-red. Then gently squeeze out the blackhead(s).





Then saturate a cotton ball with witch hazel and wipe the area immediately.What do u think if extraction for the whitehead or blackhead?? is it good way to remove it?
It depends on how you do it. The best way is to go and have an aesthetician do the extractions for you during a facial or something. If you can't afford that then the safest way to make sure you don't hurt your skin would be to put your index fingers next to it like you're going to push them together but instead, push down on your skin and press them apart. Sort of like you're pulling the skin away from the blemishWhat do u think if extraction for the whitehead or blackhead?? is it good way to remove it?
Blackhead: if you push, and nothing comes out, leave it alone. It is not ready yet.


Whitehead: put a hot washcloth on it, and lightly scrub it off.





Cleans hands before and wash face right after. Never use your nails or squeeze too hard, you could cause scarring.

When you remove a blackhead, will it leave a hole??

not that you can see. its pretty small, but thats called the pore. its not really a hole, but you could put it that way.When you remove a blackhead, will it leave a hole??
uhhh......





yea.............





but the holes........





are real small...........When you remove a blackhead, will it leave a hole??
yes, i have a lot of holes on my nose lol.
yes it is called a pore but that really depends on how long you let it sit on your face because it can leave a good sized opening in the pore itself..So take care of it as soon as possible to prevent that..
Yes, that's a pore. You can gently exfoliate your face with warm water and a face scrub and then splash your face with COLD water to close your pore and make the ';holes'; less visible.

I had this deep blackhead right on the tip of my nose and i popped it and i have a brown/red color breakage?

right on my nose! i know i shouldn't have popped it because it wasn't ready but it was so obvious and embarassing but now it's worse because everyone can see it! is this going to be permanent or will it go away soon?! or is there anyway i can help it go away or cover it up well? thanksss!! i know im an idiotttttI had this deep blackhead right on the tip of my nose and i popped it and i have a brown/red color breakage?
Cover it up with concealer and foundation, and when you're not going out leave makeup off and keep cleansing your face and using spot and blackhead treatments.





:)I had this deep blackhead right on the tip of my nose and i popped it and i have a brown/red color breakage?
Cover it up with a concealer. A little dab. Yes it will go away in time.

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What's a good moisturizer for the face and blackhead product?

thanksWhat's a good moisturizer for the face and blackhead product?
st ives apricot scrubWhat's a good moisturizer for the face and blackhead product?
right after you take a shower, keep your face wet and go straight to the sink. Take Philosophy's Purity Face Wash and I swear it will do wonders for you. I had results within the first two to three days! It was that good!
I work at a medical spa, and the best facial products are Neostrata, by Neoceuticals, they have an antibacterial face wash, which helps with acne and black heads. They also have a moiturizer i think, or if not, M.D. Forte has an amazing moisturizer, you can get these at any medical spas.
I like the Biore nose strips for black heads. They seem to really cling on to the black heads and remove them well. As far as moisturizer goes, it all depends on what kind of skin you have and what kind of budget you have. If you have oily skin, you really only need a very light moisturizer, something that is oil free. I like Almay for an inexpensive product. ROC makes a good moisturirzer that doesn't cost an arm and a leg, also. If you have dry skin, you should probably find a product that has retinols in it. One that has alpha and beta hydroxies.
Avon Anew line
well iuse the clinique three step face cleanser it gets rid of the blackheads and includes a moisterizer! i luv it!
mmm dont know but good question . i look forward to the other answers
i like the clean and clear oxygenating moisturizer with spf 15. its really light too.

What is the best thing to avoid blackhead from my face?

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1. Cleanliness is important, so keep all blackheads clean. Use an unperfumed cleanser twice a day to wash the effected areas. Don't use strong soaps -- your skin needs a certain amount of oils to function properly.





2. Most over the counter treatments for blackheads contain benzoyl peroxide, which is an antibacterial agent. You can use benzoyl peroxide on your skin (sparingly to begin with) to treat your acne. It will dry out the skin and a surface layer of dead skin will soon be shed. This will make it more difficult for pores to become blocked, which will discourage future infection.





3. Finally, don't believe that fatty foods cause blackheads, They don't. Chocolate is not a cause either. And dirt has nothing whatsoever to do with the formation of blackheads, so don't scrub your skin vigorously; it will only make things worse. So, ';how do I get rid of blackheads?'; you may ask. You can, but it's better to take measures to prevent them in the first place.What is the best thing to avoid blackhead from my face?
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Wash with warm water and soap/face cleanser several times a day (at least twice but any time dirty, greasy or sweaty). Keep hair out of your face because it leads to an oily face. Don't touch your face a lot (resting your head in your hands or just wiping your face with your hands)
At night..use a thin coat of cold creme ... like Nevia or ???
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Blackheads r formed from the dirt n oil content in pores.. So u have to keep ur face clean..Its best recommended to use Artistry's Cleanser,toner n moisturiser..





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Toner: It helps in tightening of the pores so that it prevents enlarging of pores in turn reduces formation of lines. It makes you look younger.





Moisturiser: Your skin should always contain some amount of water content which gets dried up when exposed to sun. Moisturiser provides the required water content so that you look fresh through the day.





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Wash your face morning ang night and use facial scrub once a day...the best would be before you go to sleep so the effect would realy work til morning.... and oh, use Olay-it really works
keep it clean. Wash with suitable soap at least twice a day (esp before going to bed) n scrub with a towel. Remove all make up before going to bed. - use a deep pore cleanser- mebbe raw milk and honey-frequently and use peel off face masks that suit your skin.





Black heads are nothing but dirt collected which enters the pores of your skin, takes root.... So keep your skin clean
Sweat! Find the time to excercise for 20 - 30 minutes a day at a rate that has you sweating. After you are finished use an extremely gentle cleanser with warm water and rinse by splashing with warm water then gently removing excess water and residual cleanser with a soft cloth. Finally splash face with cool to cold water to tighten pores. It is important to cleanse as soon as possible after your workout. The sweat naturally pushes impurities from the pores as well as increasing blood circulation to the capillaries in the face which will aid in keeping skin healthy and building new fresh skin cells. This regimine not only works better than any cleansers, scrubs and medications it also helps to save money on all those items. Facial scrubs should be used no more than every 2 weeks and moisterizers only on areas that tend to be excessively dry. Eye creams are always useful, however,as the delicate eye area has no oil glands. Over using exfoliants and facial scrubs will only dry your skin causing it to naturally produce more oils to compensate. Also, check your diet. I found that when I increased my dairy intake, I would have increased incidents of blackheads and breakouts.
Makeup tends to clog up pores.


There are facial scrubs that will clean out the pores. Apricot Scrub is a good one.


You can give yourself a facial. Avon sells some different kinds of facials.
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Arbonne's acne line, Clear Advantage, works great! It gives fabulous results!!





Arbonne Clear Advantage Acne Wash- Soothing, oil-free, deep pore cleanser unclogs pores and cleanses away dirt. Medicated with acne-fighting, prescription quality salicylic acid. Active ingredients are deposited directly into the pore, helping to clear blemishes and prevent new ones from forming.





Arbonne Clear Advantage Refining Toner- Alcohol-free, oil free toner helps balance and calm skin while removing excess oils. Enhanced with alpha hydroxy acids to gently and effectively remove dead skin cells. Skin is left clean, soothes, hydrated and refreshed.





Arbonne Clear Advantage Acne Lotion- Mild, oil free lotion with acne fighting salicylic acid penetrates pores to destroy blemishes causing bacteria, improving problem skin. Soothing and calming botanical agents help to heal and hydrate skin.





Arbonne Clear Advantage Skin Support- A uniquely developed dietary supplement to support the skin from the inside out. A combination of acne-fighting nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids, plus botanicals used for centuries to improve skin conditons.
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that's all...thank you!! :)

What is the best acne cleansers for blackhead?

I used to use salt and soap then alcohol and cotton pads for cleansing. SALT has been used for thousands of years as a preservative for food It is a wonderful exfoliant and skin softener. For moisturizing I use pure coconut oil. Take 2 tbls. apple cider vinegar in a glass of water 2-3 x day for its internal cleansing effects and 93 vitamins and minerals. Since I started my vinegar and water regimen, I have no more blackheads or any type of acne.What is the best acne cleansers for blackhead?
Clinique has the most fantastic scrub...The coarseness of the exfolitant beads takes away even the stubborn blackheads away.What is the best acne cleansers for blackhead?
For black heads you need to steam your face. Then use cotton to remove your black heads. Do not use make up for some time as it tends to clog pores more. Just apply an alcohol free toner after you wash your face. More home remedies available at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/acne.html

Cleansing blackhead strip had little effect - can i do another one straight away ?

i have just used a ';deep cleansing nose pore strip'; on my nose. it doesn't seem to have had a big effect on my blackheads.


can i do another one straight after ?


thanks


xCleansing blackhead strip had little effect - can i do another one straight away ?
ive used these before and yes you can but your nose might be sensitive after wards i did one in the morning and one at nightCleansing blackhead strip had little effect - can i do another one straight away ?
From Biore? I don't think you should, they're pretty harsh on the skin and you might hurt yourself.





Biore's pore packs never work on me either, the pores only get bigger and the blackheads more noticeable :( I'm using Biotherm's biopur wash now, they're pretty effective on blackheads.

Tried to get rid of a blackhead on my boyfriend's cheek and a hard red lump/ bump appeared after squeezing...?

Can someone tell me what this lump is? It formed right after trying to get this blackhead out (which is still there btw). Did the squeezing cause a cyst? Is it serious? He said it stings... has this happened to anyone before? Can someone give me some more info on what may have happened?Tried to get rid of a blackhead on my boyfriend's cheek and a hard red lump/ bump appeared after squeezing...?
That happens to me sometimes. Its just swelling from causing trauma to the skin. It should go down in about an hour or two, if its not gone by tonight, then I would worry a little more about it.Tried to get rid of a blackhead on my boyfriend's cheek and a hard red lump/ bump appeared after squeezing...?
I would say that it probably is the blackhead still being there. Ask him if he can remove it himself. The blackhead may just be inflamed and it may need to come out ASAP. See if he can and if he can't then try to use tweezers to squeeze the area so that it pops. If it does pop and if it does not heal and if he says it still hurts then go to a doctor. But I would highly recommend getting the blackhead out of his skin.

Neutrogena Wave or Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser?

I have been wanting to get the wave for a while now, but recently i saw the ad for the clean and clear eraser.


i know that the clean and clear eraser is focused mainly on blackheads (which is good since i have a few), but does it really work?


And does it also make your face smooth and remove makeup effectively?


So, which one do you think works best overall?


--Thanks in advance :]Neutrogena Wave or Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser?
well the blackhead eraser cleaning pads fit on the wave, %26amp;%26amp; they have better cleaning stuff in them. the wave is just soap. the blackhead eraser helps clear your face. my sister uses the wave with the blackhead eraser pads. she has a lot of acne, %26amp;%26amp; honestly i have barely seen a difference. there is a slight difference. i suggest clean %26amp;%26amp; clear.s acne advantage system. in one day, you can make a zit disappear. i swear by it. i love it, it doesn.t dry out my face, %26amp;%26amp; the facewash is slightly tingly, but i love it. if you need a zit gone fast, get the clean %26amp;%26amp; clear advantage kit. twenty bucks, well worth it.Neutrogena Wave or Clean and Clear Blackhead Eraser?
I don't know about the blackhead eraser, but the wave works really well. My face is really rough and the wave made it a lot smoother. I also have a scrub face wash and if I put some of that on the wave it's a really good scrub. I like it. It's just a little expensive. The pads cost a lot to replace too.
my friend has the neutrogena wave and it does not work good at all.....on the commercial bubbles come out of the top from those little pads right, but when she got it and tried it no bubbles what so ever came out..... so i dont think it works that great i would try the clean and clear blackhead eraser
the wave made me break out the first time i used it bad! i don't know about the black head eraser tho

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BLACKHEAD CITY - wants to be demolished, help needed!?

Any of you got any tips on how to get rid of blackheads efficiently??BLACKHEAD CITY - wants to be demolished, help needed!?
savlon cream is great for spots you can get it at any chemist over the counterBLACKHEAD CITY - wants to be demolished, help needed!?
you need to extract them, if they are on your nose push the tip of your nose upward.Put tissue on your finger tips so you dont scar yourself, when you are done wash your face with anti-bacterial soap, then scrub your face with a grainy scrub and get a moisterizer that is oil free.
biore strips i used them and they take the black heads right out of your skin! you can get them at any drug store or wal mart.
This is what I do. It's like a knockoff of that really famous face crap.





First of all, I use ex foliating soap on my face.


(Warm water!)Scrub the blackheads away for at least 2 minutes. 1 if your skin is sensitive. Afterwards PAT your face dry. NEVER RUB!!!


Once your face is dry, use a cotton ball with a bit of alcohol on it to sanitize your face, in a way of speaking. It WILL burn a bit.


After the alcohol based whatever dries, use a non oil based lotion. Don't cake it on. Put just enough to moisturize.





The ex foliating soap opens your pores and cleans your face.


The alcohol, or alcohol based whatever you use will sanitize your face, and help to dry out and kill off the zits.


The lotion will re - moisturize your skin. If you don't use it, your body will use natural defenses. Which can lead to over moisturization. Aka - more zits and blackheads.





Just do this everyday for the first week. Every other day the rest of the time. Trust me, it works like a charm. It will take at least 1 - 2 weeks to really show results.
Try visiting a sauna, sweating clears out the pores and will prevent blackheads, you could try one of those facial steamers.
Clean%26amp;Clear lotion


as well as


AVON Purifying astringent blackhead clearing formula.
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yea it says acne but they have stuff for blackheads too!
My son had a real problem with these as well. We tried everything even a teen facial at the local salon, nothing worked. A neighbor sells Avon and gave me a sample of their Clearskin acne treatment pads and within 2 weeks of using them 2x a day , they are all gone. They have salicylic acid in them so maybe try a product with that in it. Good luck!
exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate.





If you take two q-tips and apply pressure to both sides of the city, they will come out. Be sure to do this out of a hot shower, so your skin is moist and your pores are open.





Also, those Biore clear pore strips work on lifting some of them.
Try a mask or a peel or a deep cleanser. Beauty supply stores have a tool u can use its about 5-10 bucks.
Blackheads are a build up of soap in the pores, stop using soap on your face and they will vanish.
Haven't you tried Biore facial strips? Also a healthy diet.
Steam your face, use very hot water in sink and put a towel over your head for 10 mins and very gently squeeze blackheads after. Then use a toner to seal the pores shut again.