blackheads

akelly · Joined: 22 May 2005 Posts: 26

What causes blackheads on the nose and what ingredient gets rid of them?

orangehrzn · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 1005

Blackheads are solidified and oxidized sebum plugs in the pores. Try a product containing 2% Salicylic Acid at low pH (lower pH means more acidic more effective but also more irritable). If your skin tolerates it, it may be a leave-on product, if not - apply it and wait till the skin gets irritated, then wash it off and apply anti-irritant (Emu Oil, Licorice root extract etc.).

Another option is Retin - A or manual extraction with comedone extractor:

http://www.dermadoctor.com/product.asp?WID=%7BB654609C%2D9112%2D4E7C%2D887B%2D9DDAD1D3B31E%7D&productid=1143

essentialskincare · Joined: 27 Aug 2005 Posts: 21 Location: Los Angeles

There are a couple things you can try to reduce or get rid of those annoying blackheads especially on the nose. I too am a sufferer, but I have managed to get rid of them this way.

1. You might want to try a glycolic acid night cream with salicylic acid. I've found that the combination of these two ingredients are great for unclogging pores and helping blackheads and acne. I wouldn't suggest using a solution of more than %10 glycolic acid. I make a Pore Clarifying Night Cream which I use every night and it has really helped. B.Chemist and Murad also make a more expensive version.

2. I also can't say enough how much a simple home microdermabrasion has helped my complexion, I use mine once a week. It helps unclogg pores and deeply exfoliates dead skin cells. While you can easily spend $40-$120 at a salon, I've done it both ways, and still a simple Home Microdermabrasion System works just as good and will be cheaper and last at least a couple of months. Microdermabrasion is also good if you have an acne scars. Hope this has helped feel free to email me if you have any questions.