What's an effective way to get rid of blackheads?

What's an effective way OTHER than going to a facial expert (not actually sure if these chinese are ';dermatoligists'; since they are just ladies starting their own businesses...). It's because I don't like visiting them although they seem to work better than any product I've seen.





I have a lot of blackheads. I've tried a LOT of stuff and recently I've been using:


- Maria Galland Paris Mask that I was instructed to put on for 30 min. Take off and then use Oxygen Boatnicals Oxygen Oily combination (Dilated Pores Serum). I think this managed to decrease the blackness... but the bheads are still there. The set was 80 bucks.


- So it didn't work and I tried something cheap because it might actually work... I bought Neutrogena Blackhead Cleansing pads. They don't seem to work either.





So what should I do?... They've been on my nose since childhood =S and they're annoying.What's an effective way to get rid of blackheads?
Cleanse the face thoroughly with a good cleanser meant for oily skin. Preferrably use a salicylic acid cleanser.





Apply an astringent like witch hazel. It helps reduce oiliness. If its a bit harsh mix a bit of rose water in it.





Apply a good quality medicated cream or gel containing resorcinol, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. This helps is soaking the oil and helps in peeling away the blackheads. You can get creams or gels of Benzoyl Peroxide treating blackheads If benzoyl peroxide leaves your skin dry, apply an oil-free moisturizer after 10 mins of applying benzoyl peroxide.





Effective Tips to get rid of blackheads





鈥xfoliate the blackhead prone area 3-4 times a week using facial exfoliators and scrubs.





鈥se creams containing AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Fruit acids) like glyco-creams that will clear away any dead skin cells and ';expose'; the blackhead. Use the AHA's every 3 days or so.





鈥void washing the face with soaps more than twice a day. Instead wash your face often with plain water splashes.





鈥ften use a mask with a clay base.





If blackheads look ready to pop out, you could try removing them gently by using a blackhead extractor. Also, Pore cleanser strips (blackhead extractor) for removal of blackheads are highly recommended for the treatment/removal of blackheads. Using them once per week will leave your pores cleaner and smaller.





Steam your face to soften both the skin and the material blocking the pores.





=)What's an effective way to get rid of blackheads?
this is what i do!


use baking SODA not powder!


like a tablespoon or so and mix water with it in a bowl apply to face for about 2 - 3 min (if you leave it on longer it will burn your face) then wash off with warm water then POP the black head out!


the baking soda loosens the black head from it's root!
use products that contain scalic acid
My daughter liked the biore nose strips but they worked only on her nose.