Style July 17, 2017
Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze.
Blackheads, according to Glamour, are “open comedones — clogged pores open to the surface of your skin, with debris that turns black when oxygen reaches it.”
But as a less formal definition, they’re super annoying and hard to get rid of.
Over the ages we have all struggled with blackheads. If you haven’t, there’s a pretty good chance that you aren’t human.
But there is a new blackhead sheriff in town, and people are all over it. These peel-off blackhead charcoal masks are the new trend taking over the internet. And while you may be eager to try this new trend, there’s a major downside.
Beauty writer Andy Millward warned about the negative effects of these masks. They essentially rip off an entire layer of your skin. So while the blackhead removal may have worked, you could have also lost important hair follicles and skin cells.
But fear not. There are many other ways to get rid of those pesky blackheads. We have some blackhead removal remedies that are sure to help clear up your skin.
Dr. Pimple Popper, also known as Dr. Sandra Lee, is a skin specialist. Her Instagram videos are particularly appealing because of how gross they are. But apparently some people are into that.
This famous dermatologist has a line of skincare products that are guaranteed to leave you fresh-faced, such as an extractor ($20), which is identical to the one she uses in her infamous Instagram videos. She also has spot treatment, face masks and more. Hell, if you’re super proud of your pimple-popping abilities, you can even buy a pair of “pimple poppin'” socks to show it off. (Though we’re not saying we recommend that.)
One thing we do recommend, however, is steaming your skin to open up your pores. If your pores are open before you wash your face, it’ll be easier to get the dirt out. Because there really are plenty of healthy ways to get rid of blackheads. Just stay away from the charcoal peel-off masks.
If you are in dire need of a girls’ night in and want to find some fun effective face masks, we recommend GLAMGLOW. This dual cleansing mask is the best mask on the market for leaving you with a clean, clear face.
So, yes, blackheads may be a normal part of life. But that doesn’t mean anyone actually wants them on their face — and they shouldn’t have to.
