popping blackheads...

[S02]

Re: popping blackheads…

@Ira

I try to eliminate them before they even show up on my nose :evil: Since i have blemish prone skin to begin with, I use Queen Helen’s mint julep mask once a week, followed by Apricot Scrub by St Ives and it leaves my skin feeling clean and really smooth. I wouldnt use the scrub if you have sensitive skin though.

Have you tried the pore strips by Ponds etc?? They are supposed to work well.

I personally dont like facials at the salon anymore. For prices ranging from 20-100 bucks, I have had enough ppl squeezing my face, leaving me with a red face and more blemishes than I went in with. Yes, I will stay with my cheap, painless home facial, thank you very much!!!

That mint julep mask is GREAT. Leaves my skin glowing.

Speaking of which, it’s been a while since I used it.

[KashmiriRainDrops]

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@shweetdreamz

kashmiri- how do u use the honey and gram flour mixture??? just make a paste and apply and dry???

Yes. Sometimes u can rub it off before rinsing, so it’s like scrubbing ur face…otherwise just rinse it off after it is dry.

[KashmiriRainDrops]

Re: popping blackheads…

@Ira

I try to eliminate them before they even show up on my nose :evil: Since i have blemish prone skin to begin with, I use Queen Helen’s mint julep mask once a week, followed by Apricot Scrub by St Ives and it leaves my skin feeling clean and really smooth. I wouldnt use the scrub if you have sensitive skin though.

Have you tried the pore strips by Ponds etc?? They are supposed to work well. 

I personally dont like facials at the salon anymore. For prices ranging from 20-100 bucks, I have had enough ppl squeezing my face, leaving me with a red face and more blemishes than I went in with. Yes, I will stay with my cheap, painless home facial, thank you very much!!!

I use that St. Ives Apricot scrub too…it’s really good

It’s normal for ur face to be red after having a facial…that’s y they say to never get one the day u have to go out somewhere nice (a function or wotever)…u shud do it like a week before…and if ur skin is getting worse by a facial, then that means ur not getting the rite type of facial for ur skin…ur skin is supposed to look/feel better after getting a facial not worse…so try to change the type of facial and/or ur beautician…and, u have to stay regular with them…that way u can really see the benefits…home made masks/scrubs are one thing, but facials r supposed to be beneficial when done regularly and properly, as an addition to ur daily cleansing regimen.

[hiccup]

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shweet dreams that is actually discusting.

[blushing_vision]

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Does anyone use blackhead removing pads here?

[Mehnaz]

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@shweetdreamz

is fun. …but a no-no:( . it scars your face right? how often do u girls (or boys) get facials to get rid of the microscopic ones???i use ubtan like once a week and scrub sometimes…but get a facial only like once in two or three months…
this lady at the salon told me that girls should get a facial every month. is that necessary? and extractions are friggin OW!

got any desi totkas for blackheads? please dont copy paste some technique unless u’ve really tried it and know it works…

When they take out the blackheads, it shouldn’t hurt you. Did she steam your face first cause that will make the skin softer and it won’t hurt when they run that small steel rod over your nose or wherever the blackheads are. I’ve only had it done once in Pakistan a few years ago … never got a professional facial done again but I will be going for one in a few weeks.

I believe exfoliating your skin regularly is good for preventing blackheads.

[shweetdreamz]

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mehnaz she steamed my face for a long time but it still hurt. also i thought that a facial was supposed to be relaxing…with the massage and all…i felt like the woman was slapping me on my face… i actually ended up more stressed than when i came in…

[dope]

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St. Ives Apricot works very well. lime juice and honey used regularly will get rid of blackheads too. Lime juice has low pH (acidic) and works well in loosening dirt and oil buildup.

PLease dont flame me, Yes, i am a man who knows about these things.

[Mehnaz]

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Dope, mashallah, you have lovely skin. I saw.

[shweetdreamz]

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st. ives apricot scrub made me breakout…

[Sara516]

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@hiccup

shweet dreams that is actually discusting.

Are americans the only ones that say disGusting with a G and not a C?

[dope]

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@MehnazQ

Dope, mashallah, you have lovely skin. I saw.

You have seen it too? MQ, who else has seen my ugly hide?

Thank you for your compliment, dear. It’s hard work yaar, a lot of hard to make myself look even remotely presentable for you people.

[S02]

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I've only had a facial twice.

For daily use, I use the Aveeno cleansing pads as well as the Queen Helene Mint Julep mask at least once a week.

[Sunset_Eyes]

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@baddreamz

Oh, i got a skin polishing in pak, i wnated to do something that wud get rid of these dark nishaan around my lips that look like a mustache but aren’t there wa sa bit of stinging, but basically it felt nice, the hands on my face and neck

It sounds like you need a woman!

[Mahru]

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^^^ sunset eyes, what if she is already a woman????

[Sara516]

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A man rubbing his hands all over my.. face… that’d be awesome…