Unclogging pores.

Varkov

From about the age of 15 up until 20, I had pretty bad skin. Acne of the big blotchy red kind. It has cleared up now over the last year or so, but I've noticed I still have alot of blackheads around the T-zone and around under my lips. If you look closely, you can actually see the pus clogging up the pores.

I was wondering what would the best way to go about clearing these up be? Some sort of steaming regime? One of those facial scrubs with the little rough bits in it?

Any advice apreciated.

echosound

I think some beauticians do "extractions" as part of a facial, would you consider going down that route to try and get it under control and see what products they'd recommend for use after that perhaps?

Steam is meant to be good for opening the pores, but I've never tried it myself, sorry can't help on that front, but I find Dermalogica cleansers quite good, perhaps look into trying them, they seem to be good for cleansing in general, or a facemask that draws out impurities.

Ruthee

I second the facial route...with a reputable salon, i heard Dermalogica is very good but there are other good ones too..do a bit of research..Maybe ask them before whether or not its suitable for you, if your skin is sensitive or anything from having acne..but yeah,they will be able to get rid of any "congestion" (the fancy word for blocked pores) that you may have..if masks and stuff dont work this is defo the best way..

oh steaming can be bad for you as it can cause broken capilleries. i think i read that somewhere..

Lil' Smiler

I know most people won't agree but squeeze the crap out of them after a shower then splash cold water on the face to close the pores up.

I know you're "not meant" to squeeze blackheads, I find it quite satisfying (horrible i know).


Try the facial/nose strips.. they do actually get some out, well maybe it's just if you have as bad blackheads ad my ex bf did *shudders*

Try change your facewash, might not be right for your skin type.