Any recommendations on a chemical exfoliator product? I unfortunately have large pores on my nose and they get filled easily, and I'm pretty sure some (but not all) are black heads. What's the best way to remove the black heads and also remove the oil? Thanks.dolcedor wrote: ↑ It's a huge misconception that the black dots on your nose are blackheads. Nope, they're called sebaceous filaments and they're a normal and healthy part of your skin's function. They're your skin's way of moving oil from sebaceous glands to the surface of your skin. Trying to remove them physically (eg. with a physical exfoliant like pore strips) can actually break the capillaries in your skin and stretch out your pores. Plus they will come back anyway. Most people are better off maintaining a skincare routine that includes cleansing and a chemical exfoliator like salicylic acid to dissolve the oil. Unlike pore strips, chemical exfoliants are effective beyond just the surface of your skin. Just make sure to wear sunscreen after using it if you're going outside because it makes your skin more photosensitive.
https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/brand/the-ordinaryThatGuy1121 wrote: ↑ Any recommendations on a chemical exfoliator product? I unfortunately have large pores on my nose and they get filled easily, and I'm pretty sure some (but not all) are black heads. What's the best way to remove the black heads and also remove the oil? Thanks.
I use Paula's choice 2% BHA Pore Refining Treatment and it works well for me. They also have 4% BHA and 9% BHA, though higher is not always good. Paula's choice is well reviewed and their 2%-4% BHA is very popular, but it is on the expensive side as well so that's something you might want to consider.ThatGuy1121 wrote: ↑ Any recommendations on a chemical exfoliator product? I unfortunately have large pores on my nose and they get filled easily, and I'm pretty sure some (but not all) are black heads. What's the best way to remove the black heads and also remove the oil? Thanks.
Where do you recommend buying these products? I figure Amazon can't really be trusted on whether some products are legit and I doubt Shoppers carries thesethunderowl wrote: ↑ I use Paula's choice 2% BHA Pore Refining Treatment and it works well for me. They also have 4% BHA and 9% BHA, though higher is not always good. Paula's choice is well reviewed and their 2%-4% BHA is very popular, but it is on the expensive side as well so that's something you might want to consider.
In addition to the other recommendations in this thread, there's also Stridex pads in the red tub. They're not available in Canada per se but they can be shipped from sites like iherb.ca. Sephora also cares the Inkey List line. Otherwise, just look for a product that contains "BHA" or "salicylic acid". Do a patch test first - sometimes a product can react with your skin. If no reactions, apply once a week and adjust from there depending on your needs. You likely will want to moisturize after (wait 15 minutes for exfoliant to dry first before applying moisturizer) because it can dry out your skin.ThatGuy1121 wrote: ↑ Any recommendations on a chemical exfoliator product? I unfortunately have large pores on my nose and they get filled easily, and I'm pretty sure some (but not all) are black heads. What's the best way to remove the black heads and also remove the oil? Thanks.
Yup, it's natural and healthy to have oil on your skin. It's just if there's an excessive amount, it can clog your pores and lead to pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, etc.
Are there promo codes that I need to use for this? I'm not seeing either the 15% nor the free shipping (it shows up as 7.50 USD standard shipping)sushibucket wrote: ↑ Buy it straight from the US site, 15% discount and free shipping first order
What you said makes sense. But there is no point explaining sense to some people who firmly believes that there is something "wrong" with their bodies if it doesn't look like that perfectly photoshopped model in a glossy magazine. Deep down inside, I think they know real human beings don't all look like those magazine photos. But they still must spend money to justify to themselves that they're doing something about it. "I'm worth it, am I?", is the most frequently heard justification....
