How to Use a Blackhead Remover
Blackheads are the bane of my face. I swear that for every one or two that gets cleaned out, another ten or twenty form. Anyway, not long ago I came across a blackhead removal tool. There are different tools out there, but most of them work pretty much the same way.
Even though they are often quite similar, it is important that you understand how to use the tool. If you ever go to a beautician, dermatologist, cosmetologist, take your own tools if possible. You don’t want to get Hepatatis B or some other disease because the tool they used wasn’t sterilized.
Also, before using a blackhead removal tool, it is important that you consult your dermatologist for instructions on how to properly use the tools. If you aren’t careful you could damage your skin and leave unpleasant looking marks that could take days or weeks to heal completely.
A blackhead is a mixture of dead skin cells, oil and bacteria that builds up inside our skin’s pores. To remove the buildup of oil and bacteria, it is often effective to apply preassure to the area directly around the pore. Many tools apply this principle in a very elegant way. Instead of a perfect set of instructions on how to use these tools, we’ll give you a set of guidelines that should help you to use any of them.
The first thing you want to do is to lay a warm, wet wash cloth on your face. You could do this after taking a shower and that would really help soften your skin and loosen the blackheads on your face. Steaming your face with a hot water compress can also work wonders.
Use the tool to put pressure directly around the blackhead until it pops. It should ooze oil until it is empty. However, if the blackhead doesn’t want to pop, don’t force it. Forcing it could cause unpleasant skin damage. If you have a deep pimple beneath the skin that you can’t pop using simple means, you might need to visit a dermatologist for treatment.
Remember to never use your fingers or suction guns to remove blackheads. Both can aggrivate skin conditions and cause further damage. Suction guns in particular can be dangerous and don’t do a good job of actually removing the entire blackhead, thus causing it to return.
Last, remember to use a quality tool and always follow instructions. Misusing a tool is worse than not using a tool at all. Also, read the other articles on this site for other ideas on treating your acne.