Whiteheads and blackheads

To Extract or Not to Extract

Acne extraction is quite like defusing a bomb. You have to know what kind of bomb you are dealing with and kill it without detonating it. Acne comes in many forms and stages. So what can you extract and when is it best to extract? Blackheads are comedones that have oxidized oil protruding out of [...]

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Should I Use Blackhead Extractor Spoons on my Skin?

The comedone spoons you mention are designed to help squeeze the thick, wiggly type of pus from blackheads – in effect, clearing them out. It is not a matter of whether they are good or bad, it is down to each individual’s preference. However, there are dangers that the spoon may either not fully extract [...]

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Sulfur – An Effective Acne Treatment

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Wondering how to get rid of acne? Acne is a skin condition that is caused by excess oiliness and blockage of pores. One of the best medicine for acne is sulfur. What is sulfur used for? And how does sulfur help acne? Sulfur is a mineral and is one of the ancient natural acne cures [...]

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Does Clarisonic Help with Acne?

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Clarisonic is a skin care brush that is used to remove excess dirt and oil from the skin. Clarisonic is very similar to the micro-dermabrasion device as it removes dead skin cells, except it does this with a pulsating brush head instead of a sponge tip. Clarisonic is widely promoted by dermatologists, celebrities and beauty [...]

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Whiteheads on Nose and Facial Whiteheads – Get Rid of Them!

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Facial whiteheads are really persistent customers. They tend to appear out of no where and once they set up camp, its hard for them to leave. Whiteheads are also called closed comedones. Whiteheads are actually blocked follicles with a tiny, almost microscopic opening on the skin surface. Since whiteheads are totally cut off from inside, [...]

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