Getting Rid of Blackheads on Nose
Blackheads usually show up on the nose. The reason is this area of the nose tends to have the most oil glands on the face. Blackheads on nose can be a real chore to get rid of. Indeed, blackheads of any source can be a challenge to get rid of. The good news is that it is possible.
If you want to simply remove blackheads on the nose, there are some useful products that will help you achieve this. One of my personal favourite solutions is the blackhead pore strip. There are several companies that produce effective blackhead strips. I personally have found the Biore Deep Cleaning Pore Strips the most effective.
The effectiveness of the strip will really depend on your skin type. Some people can remove a significant portion of nose blackheads with a couple strips; other people only find the strips remove a few blackheads. It's recommended that you at least try a few blackheads removal strips to see how effective they are. Keep in mind that these strips won't cure your blackheads problem -- they will temporarily remove (some) blackheads from your nose. If you want a more long lasting or permanent solution, you are going to need to treat the root cause your blackheads: oily skin.
Another solution is to use a blackhead comedone extractor. These blackhead removers can be quite effective. You can buy some cheapy ones on the market, but I suggest you pick up a professional kit -- there will be more "sizes" of extractors to choose from. I've found these very effective for removing stubborn blackheads. Just make sure you apply some sort of blackhead medication after to avoid an infection!
However, it can be time consuming to individually remove each blackhead. Note that if you get your blackheads removed by a dermatologist or beautician, one of these tools will likely be used.
One recommended strategy is to use a blackhead strip to remove blackheads from your nose en bulk then use a blackhead tool to pick out the remaining blackheads.
To get rid of blackheads permanently, you should look at treating your blackheads problem through a combination of healthy living (diet, exercise -- yes this matters!), facial hygiene, and acne/blackheads medications. For facial hygiene you should exfoliate your face once a week with a mild exfoliant and wash your face with a non-comedogenic cleaner twice a day. There are various acne creams, acne medications, and acne washes that can help get rid of acne and blackheads. Most of these medications contain Benzyl Peroxide or Salicylic acid. You might want to try some tea tree oil wash which has been proven as effective as 5% benzyl peroxide and less harsh on the skin.
So to get rid of blackheads on nose (and to treat other blackhead trouble spots like chin or cheeks) do the following:
- Use some sort of blackheads strip like Biore strips to remove a large portion of your blackheads. Use 2 strips, but no more than 2 strips every week. If you use them too much, you can damage your skin.
- Use a comedogene extractor tool to remove some of the larger, left over blackheads that the strips don’t remove.
- Treat your blackhead problem with proper facial hygiene and a diet of healthy, natural food. Too much greasy food and lack of water can contribute to acne and blackhead problems. You may want to use some sort of blackhead or acne medication to help treat your condition too.