Whiteheads and Blackheads...how do you get rid of them??/

Original post by cc2011

Feb 17, 2010 09:12 PM

OK...I'm not sure whether I should even bother ordering Proactiv, but I'm trying to find out what are good products to get rid of these nasty looking things!!!!

wiggleit28 Posted: Feb 18, 2010 09:17 AM

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do facials f up your face

I think there's a lot of debate about whether or not facials are bad for you. I honestly don't believe it's facials in-and-of themselves that are bad --it's when you have a facialist who doesn't know what they're doing where there's a danger.

I've had facialists who were really rough with my skin and I came out looking like a monster (no joke) and i've had others where the facial was really rejuvinating and my skin came out looking great. If you have a lot of blackheads and you've never had a facial I recommend getting one just to get all of the gunk out. Then you can start fresh and work on prevention by using something like Proactiv or SkinID and a good moisturizer.

halfbaked Posted: Feb 18, 2010 09:41 AM

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I always use the St. Ive's Apricot Scrub for Blackheads and Blemishes. I had a huge pimple the other day that hadn't really come out yet, but still hurt like hell. I left the scrub on there for about 10 minutes and it was gone the next day! Love that stuff!

TheNextMrs.B Posted: Feb 18, 2010 09:52 AM

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i HATE Proactive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It worked for a shot while but ultimately turned out to be a huge waste of money! I use a few Avon products and over all i'm very happy with it. I use the Clearskin with the Mark soapless cleanser.

mrsq2be Posted: Feb 18, 2010 09:59 AM

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I use the biore pore strips for my noce for black heads. I love the Avon 'Solutions' though. the thermo scrub works well.

and I do need another facial.... I haven't found that it f's my skin up. I agree about going to a person that knows what they are doing. if you don't, it might not turn out that great

AdriandSteve Posted: Feb 18, 2010 10:07 AM

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i've heard from numerous people that proactive is great. BUT, your skin kinda becomes dependent on it.

cc2011 Posted: Feb 18, 2010 06:04 PM

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Ordered Proactiv...keep your fingers crossed. I hope this stuff works on me.

sophisticat13 Posted: Feb 18, 2010 06:50 PM

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I don't get bad acne but I do get whiteheads...both my sisters use Proactiv and loooove it. They had acne and now they don't....they've used it for years and won;t go without it!!! As for the whiteheads I'm going to the derm and to get a facial to get rid of them...it hurts but I hate them and I can't get rid of them on my own.

Djenki2 Posted: Feb 18, 2010 06:57 PM

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I agree, try Proactiv and take it seriously. Moisture is a MUST!!! Try to avoid touching your skin and take multivitamins daily.

I also like Coalface soap by LUSH cosmetics. I use this occassionally rather than the actual Proactiv Cleanser. It cleans without overdrying!

g'luck!

bluj786 Posted: Feb 18, 2010 07:25 PM

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i love the biore strips!!!

drivwal Posted: Feb 18, 2010 08:02 PM

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Murad cleansing sets work well. I broke out for the first time in a loooong time like two weeks ago and has really cleared up since, almost completely gone. For the best results, just go to a dermatologist. They will be able to tell you what to do and give you the best stuff. I am making an appointment to make sure that I don't have any more breakouts but I have to wait like a month for an appointment. boo....but worth it. For now, the Murad kit works pretty well. I just don't trust anything that hasn't been prescribed by a doctor to work wonders

JuneBride14 Posted: Feb 18, 2010 08:34 PM

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for your next holiday thatyou get a gift tell someone you want a facial (i don't know prices at places in NY but you can find them for $85 for one hour and the completely clear out all of your pores