Will a Facial Remove My Blackheads?
Hi,
This might end up pretty rambly, so I’m sorry about that. Anyways I’ve had blackheads since the 5th grade (was starting puberty then) – I didn’t really do anything about it – I’ve never been much of a skin care/make up type person. At the time I only got blackheads on my nose, now I’m in the 8th grade and trying to try to fix my skin as much as I can because as I kid I never did. I don’t really have problems with pimples, unless I’m about to get my period, but I have an awful lot of blackheads on my forehead, nose, chin, around my lip and now cheeks! Do you think a facial will help get rid of most of them?
Also I’ve already tried the Biore strips, bunch of creams – they don’t really help since I can tell that they’re deeper than the actual surface of my skin – if that makes any sense. It’s like I can see them, but they’re deep. Although I have tried this thing from Ulta that you use after a mask and you put it wherever you have a blackhead and like it pops it?
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productD…
I called the spa that does facials and the front lady girl said she wasn’t like the person who does the facials, sorry I forgot the word, well actually I can’t spell it correctly, but she would recommend something called the "Pure Radiance Facial" I checked on the website and it this is what is says:
Pure Radiance Facial
Our signature customized deep cleansing facial using 100% natural plant based products from Naturopathica will indulge all of your senses. This highly results oriented facial uses soothing touch and aromatherapy. It is designed to slow down and reverse the effects of environmental damage to the skin. This unique facial replenishes your psyche and leaves your skin refreshed and glowing. A relaxing Wild Lime Blossom scalp massage is included.
80 min
Upgrade your Pure Radiance Facial with one of the following:
Enzyme Peel
Enhance your facial with a potent purifying treatment to clear the skin of cellular build-up that causes blackheads. The peel is fortified with a mélange of beta carotenes to slow down environmental damage and leave skin glowing.
Skin Renewal Power Peel
Remove unwanted, dull, devitalized skin with our 15% glycolic peel derived from sugarcane. An excellent treatment for the diminishment of fine lines and wrinkles.
Do you all think that will work? Also, a quick question it said something about ‘upgrade’ in the facial thing, if I get the entire facial thing would it basically be both ? Sorry I’m a bit stupid and am awful at explaining things.
This has to be like the longest thing ever so props to you if you made it through.
Thanks!
I don’t have oily skin, it’s actually a bit on the dry side.
Heyy! (lol),
If you have the luxury to go to the spa and get chemical peels frequently in order to keep your blackheads from coming back, go for it. But I say you forget the spa. Their whole all natural, our is the best, whatever nonsense can contain a lot of plant irritants and hefty amount of fragrance that irritant your skin, irritate your oil glands, and make blackheads and breakout worse.
Here is the thing, you are are very oily and blackheads never seem to go away, then I am sorry to say but you are out of luck with skin care products. Why? You are either still in puberty OR you are experience hormonal imbalance from other causes (menstrual cycles, pregnancies, etc). Your oil glands are hyperactive and there is little topical treatments can do about that. Sorry to burst your bubble. Save your money!
If you do have a skin care routine and you are not sure if it is "correct", then you need to modify. You need to devise a skin care routine that is geared towards your skin type and skin concerns. I am going to assume you have normal to oily skin type.
Rule of thumb: avoid harsh soaps; avoid very hot or cold showers, avoid heavy skin care or cosmetic products; get adequate sleep; change pillow case frequently
You need a well-formulated cleanser that is going to remove any excess oil build-up over time. Try Olay Foaming Face Wash, Sensitive. No Fragrance or colorant.
You need a good salicylic acid exfoliant. Try Neutrogena Acne Stress Control 3-in-1 Hydrating Acne Treatment with 2% salicylic acid. This product does contain fragrance and coloring additives, but they are both at the bottom of the list. Salicylic acid is a wonderful ingredient for oily/acne-prone skin type because it is a triple threat; that is, it functions as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and an oil-soluble exfoliant. All three of these benefits help kill acne bacteria, soothe the skin, and exfoliating the pore lining to dislodge any clog to permit a better flow of oil. If you are allergic to aspirin, then you should avoid salicylic acid-based products. If you have sensitivity to salicylic acid, you probably want to stick with a physical scrub such as Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Scrub with polyethylene round beads as its gentle scrubbing agents. It is important to note that the efficacy of exfoliation of scrubs is not on par with chemical exfoliation. But before you go for the scrub, try ease up the application of chemical exfoliant if you have low tolerance for it at first. For example, try to apply it every other night, or every third night, or once a week and gradually increase application frequency. Or, you can apply the chemical exfoliant for 5 minutes and rinse it off; do this for a week and increase leave-on application as you achieve higher tolerance for the acid. You canNOT scrub blackheads away.
If you haven’t tried these absorbent products, then now is your chance. They may not work if you truly have hyperactive oil glands. Look up OCEight; it contain a type of silicone acrylate copolymer that absorb sebum. Or, Smashbox Anti-shine; it contain a mineral magnesium that is similiar to something you find in Milk of Magnesia that has strong absorbent power. Again, the matte-ness lasts depends on how much oil you product. If you get oily very quickly, these products may be of little help.
If you are very bothered by your black heads and perhaps your oily skin, you may want to pay your local board-certified dermatologist for prescription options such as accutane (isotretinoin). Isotretinoin work by shrinking your oil glands –> no more oils –> no more acne or blackheads, period. You probably won’t able to get it because your doc won’t just prescribe isotretinoin just for cosmetic reasons. It is an off-lable use.
Read article I provided below for more information.
Yes, a facial can remove blackheads. just make sure you get a spa facial that includes extractions. Extractions is what gets rid of the blackheads. This is where the aesthetitian uses a little tool to extract the blackheads from your face. It doesn’t hurt, don’t worry! Facials are awesome, I reccommend it! Enjoy it, it can be relaxing as well!