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Skin Gritting - blackhead removal super trick?

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  • 13-05-2017 2:46pm
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    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,951 ✭✭✭


    So it's getting lots of attention in the media the last week but have any of you tried it and care to report back?

    It's a trick for pore cleansing and blackhead removal that's popular on reddit's skincare forum. It consists of :

    Cleanse your face with an oil-based cleanser
    Apply a clay mask, leave on for the time instructed, then wash off
    Use the second batch of oil cleanser, vigorously massaging it into your skin

    http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/12/is-skin-gritting-really-a-good-way-to-get-rid-of-blackheads-6632500/

    In the pictures people seem to be harvesting bumper crops of gross little pore plugs from their hands and arms (I assume they don't want to show their faces). It looks pretty horrible but effective. I don't think I've any except a few around my nose but I'd be glad to be rid of them.

    So what do you think ladies and gentlemen? Worth a shot?


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    Valentina
    Registered Users Posts: 4,281 ✭✭✭Valentina


    To me, the 'grit' just looks like mask residue that's pilled up.


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    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,951 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Valentina wrote: »
    To me, the 'grit' just looks like mask residue that's pilled up.

    I was thinking that too but lots of people swear it's wonderful and that the blackness is some sort of oxidation. I can't really imagine having them on your arms of hands though, despite much examination since I saw that I'm pretty sure I don't have any there.


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    idunno78
    Registered Users Posts: 856 ✭✭✭idunno78


    I'd say they do here face and put the bits that come off on their hands for the pic?


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    Conor Bourke
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 17,424 ✭✭✭✭Conor Bourke


    Gonna try it now, will report back with my findings.


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    GingerLily
    Registered Users Posts: 4,767 ✭✭✭GingerLily


    I'm assuming this is just the second oil cleanse removes the face mask residue?


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    Conor Bourke
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 17,424 ✭✭✭✭Conor Bourke


    Disappointingly but unsurprisingly, nothing happened.

    I've blackheads on my nose and chin, they're still there, nothing was going to shift them but squeezing. Still though, my skin looks and feels lovely and fresh after the deep cleanse if nothing else.

    I used Clarins Pure Melt Caroline leansing Gel Oil and Clarins Pure and Radiant Pink Clay mask


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    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users Posts: 7,951 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    Cornelius Crow wrote: »
    Disappointingly but unsurprisingly, nothing happened.

    I've blackheads on my nose and chin, they're still there, nothing was going to shift them but squeezing. Still though, my skin looks and feels lovely and fresh after the deep cleanse if nothing else.

    I used Clarins Pure Melt Caroline leansing Gel Oil and Clarins Pure and Radiant Pink Clay mask

    Ah thank you for trying! I was just about to try ordering myself the stuff online there but maybe I won't bother. I wasn't going as high end as Clarins but I'd guess they'd be the best to try.

    Damn you reddit! Getting me all excited for nothing :)

    Also loving the name Cornelius Crow :)


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    Parchment
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,203 ✭✭✭Parchment


    I dont buy it - blackhead plugs are only really dark/black at the top where the air and "gunk" meet and the gunk oxidizes....hence the black colour. The rest of the plug is normally yellow/clear-ish.


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    Sheela
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭Sheela


    I tried this as well, used Clinque Take the Day Off Balm and the Cattier Clay Mask .. nothing happened apart from my skin feeling really clean :mad:


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