Pores..blackheads..?

What can you do about blackheads or clogged up pores? I have neutrogena pore refining cleanser and it doesn't seem to help at all, I also have a acne toner with salic acid.Pores..blackheads..?
Blackheads are caused by partially blocked pores. The ';black'; appearance of them is not caused by dirt, but by the oxidising effect of air on the sebum (oil) in a blocked pore and the melanin pigment from the dead skin cells.





The best way to get rid of blackheads is to remove the cause of them 鈥?excessive sebum (oil) and dead skin cells. Use only products made with natural ingredients that are not too astringent. Harsh products can strip the skin of oil, causing it to produce more sebum which leads to more blocked pores. Don't be afraid of using cleansing products containing natural oils, such as jojoba or coconut oil to cleanse the skin. These oils are close to our natural oils, so they don't block the pores. Use a gentle exfoliator every day to remove dead skin cells so they don't block pores. Just remember to be very gentle, over exfoliation can exacerbate the problem. Avoid products containing the following: alcohol, isopropyl mystate, lanolin, sodium lauryl sulphate, sodium laureth sulphate, propylene glycol, mineral oil and parabens.





Do not to try and extract them forcibly, either using your fingers, fingernails or a comedone (blackhead) remover. This can cause permanent damage to the pores and stop them working properly for ever. You may squeeze some of the blackhead out, but you could also force some of it even deeper into the skin, which may lead to infection (large spots, pimples or even cysts) or permanent damage. Touching your skin should generally be avoided to prevent cross infection.Pores..blackheads..?
Clinque has a good pore minimizing that works well it cleans them out and then makes them smaller at the same time.
i use proactive it works!!
try cleansers that are especially for blackheads and dont clogg your pores. clean and clear blackhead cleanser is one.
you should make face scrubs once or twice a week...
I use AcneFree Clear Skin treatments it really works and the doctors even say it's better than proactive! Plus u can get it @ stop and shop or walgreens any store like that it's 20 dollars
There's not much you can do. I mean, you could waste money to try out the latest fad cream which Hollywood claims (and stands by) that will take away your skin problems, but the sad truth is, there isn't a 'magic bullet. Your body usually has the answer to your problems, and with time, fixes itself. But this creams and whatnot contain hidden and sometimes *unknown* chemicals which can either aggravate or make your symptoms even worse.





And you'd be wasting money.





If you have pimples and blackheads, it's usually a sign of both physical and emotional stress--and not something you've ate.





I've found that if I'm stressed out a lot, I break out in the worse way imaginable. Skin cremes and such don't help my cause any, so I don't buy them.





Once the stress has passed, my body heals, and I look normal in a few weeks.
Use clearasil ULTRA in the shower, when u wake up, and before bed. also make sure u don't sleep with makeup on . . . it can cloge pores. the clearsil ultra stuff really does work in just 3 days. also there is a cream u can put on before ur make and before bed.
try proactive, mi friends say it really works!!!
Okay, make sure to get cetaphil cleansing cream or wash. Wash your face two times a day and rinse thoroughly. Then put on your acne medicine, but make sure there is no oil. If there is, i suggest getting differin. It really works. I had the SAME problem and i had tried so many things that never did anything but dry up my skin which led to endless peeling! However, remember NEVER to pop pimples or black heads! This only spreads the acne.
I went to a barber shop and they took out my blackheads. It hurt like hell.
proactive works the best
before u apply that clean your face with good astringent


surely it will work


still if no


then use something which has glycolic acid
get a portable facial vacumn,most good drug stores have them
your doctor will have some good stuff otherwise you can squeeze em out and risk scars. which may not be worth it.
OMG this is the funniest day on Yahoo Answers ever!!!
if you use make-up you should stop for a lil while to le our skin breath, try face masks, and witchhazel and tea tree oil is brilliant