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Does anyone know how to get rid of blackheads?

Should I squeeze them out? or leave them? A scrub maybe?

Because I don't want to leave craters in my face. Any help with be appreciated. Thanks

Dont squeeze them! unless they are big enough to do so with the loop end of a bobby pin (in which case you would press the loop end around the blackhead and apply some pressure till it comes out). Otherwise you could stretch the pore, making it prone to more blackheads.

The best thing you could do is steam your face. But before that you should rub grapeseed oil on your blackheads and all over your face (because it is very astringent and will not make you break out). Rub it in until your face is warm. This loosens the oils and will make it easier for the oil to escape the clogged pores. Then you are ready for the face steam.

Boil about 2 litres of water and pour it directly into a bowl. Hold your face above it so that the rising steam bathes your face in vapors. Throw a towel over your head and the bowl, creating a sort of tent to trap in the moisture. You should hold your face there for about 10-15 minutes, then quickly wash your face with a MILDLY exfoliating scrub, like Clean and Clear with the "microbeads" or whatever, because you have just heated your face and it is very sensitive. A strong scrub would wreak havoc on your skin. Rinse with cold water. 

I'd do this every other day until you notice a difference. 

It helped me.

Also, once the black heads are gone I'd still do it maybe once a week or so just to keep on top of it.

Hope this helps!!!

-Alexa :)

Get an acne facial from a licensed esthetician. They will do extractions. It's painful, but necessary.

wanttolookhotnaked- Thats a great idea. but where do i get grapeseed oil from?

mel823- are you seiously a licensed esthetician?....i doubt you would be anywhere near where i live anyway. any advice tho?

how weird I was just looking in the mirror and i have loads its not good, then i find this thread. I also had some blocked pores on my chest but i just scrubbed them with a towel after my shower but the ones on my face wont go, i have all these scrubs but nothing im going to try steaming my face. I was told rubbing alcohol afterwards is a good idea. oh and i usually squeeze them a little

Any cleanser with salicylic acid. Neutrogena makes a great one. Depending on the sensitivity of your skin...you may not want to use it everyday. It is very drying!

Did you see the thread about slathering your face with oil?

http://caloriecount.about.com/forums/post/934 82.html