How to Get Rid of Blackheads

If you are looking for some safe, effective ways to get rid of blackheads and keep them from coming back, just follow these simple tips. And avoid trying to squeeze blackheads out with your fingers. You'll just make things worse.

Use a Peel-Off Mask

I think one of the safest way to get rid of blackheads is to use a peel-off mask. Any peel-off mask should do the job, but there are some that are specifically designed to lift blackheads and I suppose it is possible those work better, but honestly I doubt it makes that much difference. The .99c mask from CVS should do the trick, but you can check my hub on using a blackhead peel off mask for some more solutions.

Before applying the mask, you want to open your pores. So either steam for awhile (a pot of hot water and a towel over your head will do the trick) or if that is too much work, simply soak a face cloth as hot as you can stand it and place this over your face. Leave it on until it cools and then do it one more time.

Now you are ready to apply the mask. Simply follow the instructions and leave the mask on for as long as required. Most of them usually are for 30 minutes or so.

Peel! You'll notice all the blackheads that come off with it! Eww! But still, your skin looks a lot better right?

Now the final crucial step to help prevent an immediate reoccurence. Be sure to close your pores. Cool water compresses applied to your face will do the trick.

You can use Biore or any other manufacturer's facial strips to quickly get rid of blackheads. Ponds makes strips as well.

Just make sure that after you use the strips that you close your pores by holding some cool compresses to your face.

Some users report that the strips tend to leave your pores open and make things worse, but if you use compresses after using the strips, that should not be a problem.

If you go and have a professional facial, this is what the aesthecian will use to get rid of blackheads. You can do this at home yourself, but I recommend it as a last resort. Try a mask first and then use the blackhead tool to get rid of the stubborn blackheads that remain behind.

You want to carefully wash your face beforehand and I recommend steaming your pores open. When you use the blackhead tool, it should gently squeeze it out. So don't start digging into your face with the tool. That's even worse than using your fingers to squeeze.

If the blackhead doesn't want to come up, leave it for a couple of days, try some Biore strips and then try the tool again. If your skin is getting all red, you are doing it too hard!

If you have the cash, do yourself a favor and get a professional facial done. You will not regret it and all those nasty blackheads will be gone. Your skin will start to look a lot better in a day or two as well.

Before scheduling a facial, be sure to ask if they do "extractions". If they don't, find someone who does. You can do a facial without extractions at home yourself. I think they are a waste of money to have done professionally. I want all the crud pulled out. So extractions are the way to go.