Blackheads are a common problem for tweens, teens and even adults. These tiny black dots on your skin are aggravating because it seems they just won’t go away.
Blackheads happen when your pores become partially clogged with dirt, sebum and dead skin. Once they form, they can be difficult to get rid of without a blackhead extractor. But which tool is right for you? In this article we will review some of the extractor types available and how they are used.
The fine loop blackhead extractor has two looped ends as the name suggests. If you have whiteheads also, this tool can help you eradicate those as well. With this type of extractor you roll out the blackheads with gentle pressure from the looped end. It is important to steam your face either with a steam treatment or simply the shower before using an extractor of any kind because the steam opens the pores, making removal much easier. One fine loop blackhead extractor on the market is the Forpro Double Comedo Fine Loop Extractor made from stainless steel.
If you are comfortable with the idea consider a lancet with an extraction tool on the other side. Whiteheads usually accompany blackheads and they can be safely popped using the lancet. The extraction side gently presses out the blackheads and the whitehead pus. There are even spoon type extractors with holes that are used to loosen and remove blackheads. Sometimes these spoon type blackhead extractor tools are used following a lancing session. Only use a lancet if you are confident you know what you are doing and follow all product instructions carefully.
There are also blackhead extractor products that do not involve putting a sharp or metal object near your face. You may want to try Dr. Brandt’s Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner product. This blackhead and oil removing product is very innovative. Simply apply a layer of the product to the affected area until it is dry and turns a light blue color. You will feel a tingling or cooling of the skin while using this product. Rinse off and pat skin dry with a soft cloth.
If high end skin care products like this one are a bit too pricey, give the pore strips in drugstores a try. They can actually work to loosen up grime, dead skin and blackheads, making them a fairly decent blackhead extractor. There are name brand pore cleansing strips like Biore in addition to some generic brands that work also.