What can I do to get rid of blackheads and whiteheads on my face?
813139
use exfoliant once a week. =] it helps a lot
331703
1.  Drink at least eight 8-oz. water per day.  2.  Do not scrub face, but gently wash with exfoliant soap.  3.  Rinse thoroughly.  4. Use lemon juice as a toner or purchase a mild astringent/toner.  5.  Don't use perfumed lotions, soaps, etc.  6.  Don't "pop" pimples but excise with sharp needle.  7.  Cleanse face or other acne areas at least 2 times per day.  Take wipettes with you to keep face clean during the day or hot weather.  8.  Wear sunscreen.  All these products can be purchased at a $ Store.
852758
Since beauty does come from within, yes, changing your diet would be an excellent start.\n\nTake a water bottle with you every day.  You'll automatically start drinking more water.\n\nStay away from fried foods and sugary foods.  Try to eat more fruits and vegetables, less beef and pork, more fish and poultry.  \n\nHere are some external tips as well:\n\nput a few drops tea tree oil in about 2 ounces of water and use as a light facial wipe about 3 times a day..\n\nalso cucumber rubbed gently on face, will help moisturise it and lighten the red blemishes\n\nleave cucumber slices on face for about 15 minutes then rinse off with tepid water..\n\nMilfoil/yarrow herb is great for blackheads\nmake a tea like 1/2 cup to 1 tsp herb.\napply 2 times a day as a cleansing tonic/rinse.\n\nI would also suggest to stop using any commercial bar soaps.\nConsider Dr.Bronners peppermint or teatreeoil castile liquid soap.\nIt is concentrated and you just need a little bit.\n\nBurts Bees also has some very nice acne care products.\n\nYou can get the herbs, oils, Dr Bronners, and Burts Bees at your local health food store.  Good health to you!
826148
Wash your face, pat dry, then rub a little rubbing alchol on it.  Works every time for me!
871810
Im currently using Nuetrogena 2 in 1 face wash and mask. It cleared my face beautifully from black heads.
1065077
Before washing your face (twice a day!), soak a washcloth in hot water and apply to your face for a few minutes to open the pores. Then wash with the rough side of the washcloth and whatever cleanser or soap you like. After washing, rinse well with tepid, then cool water to close the pores again. You'll get more dirt and oil out that way, and prevent so much buildup in the pores which is what causes pimples.
34708
Take a Vitamin E supplement.Wash make-up off at the end of each day. After taking a hot shower and washing face, swab rubbing alcohol on face- the heat from the shower causes the pores in the face to open up, and the alcohol cleans and washes bacteria away, but beware, doing this too much could dry your skin out, leaving you with another issue to deal with. Proactive seems to work on most, but it gets expensive....Or you could try the make-up line "Clinique", its specially designed for sensative skin and even has cleaning solutions for acne.
309012
Treatment of whiteheads and blackheads takes time. Most treatments take several weeks to months before a noticeable change is seen. \n\nBenzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect and may also decrease the chemical reaction that changes the lining of the hair follicle. This may help reduce the plugging that causes comedones. Benzoyl peroxide may be used for a mild case of comedones or to help prevent formation of others. \n\nTretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is the mainstay of treatment for whiteheads and blackheads. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A and works by increasing cell turnover and reducing the "stickiness" of the sloughed cells. It causes expulsion of the plugged material and converts closed comedones into open comedones. The material in these newly converted open comedones can be easily extruded. Tretinoin can be irritating, so specific instructions on how to use it can be found here. \n\nAntibiotics have not been shown to help whiteheads or blackheads. \n\nIsotretinoin (Accutane) is used for severe cystic acne and has many side effects. It is very effective for comedones when used properly, but is not usually prescribed for mild acne of either type. \n\nExtraction may be used by a health care provider on open comedones. This process is performed using a device called a comedone extractor. This is a small, metal, circular instrument that is centered on the comedone and pushes down the surrounding skin, causing the plug to extrude.
974531
Black marks due to mishandling of acne are common. You should use a scrub for your face routinely. Apply a mixture of Eukroma cream and Retino-A cream (available at the chemist's) at bedtime. \n\nYou can ask your dermatologist to give you chemical peels for the problem.
109045
The recommended way to treat a pimple is by using salicylic acid treatments during the daytime (usually 1-2%) and benzoyl peroxide treatments at night (5-10%).\n\nHowever, good quick spot treatment is to use toothpaste (not gel) on the blemish and surrounding area. Leave it on until it dries. Then rinse it off with cool water. That will reduce the redness.
587323
Blackheads are caused by oil and dirt clogging pores.  Keep your face clean, clean, clean!
648723
Hi,Getting rid of blackheads is something that should be done hygienically.\n\nWhilst it is easy enough to squeeze most of them with your fingers, this is not the most hygienic and therefore not the recommended method.\n\nWhat you should rather do is buy a special blackhead remover pen.\n\nThis is something that you align over the spot and then press down and it reaches in and literally pulls out the blackhead.\n\nIt is a much better and more hygienic way to go.\n\nYou can buy them in most beauty related stores and also you can buy them off the internet if required, as blackhead removers or a similar name.\n\nNote that if you do squeeze them it can actually cause infection in the area around so is really better avoided.
154874
Cleanse, tone, moisturize 2 times a day.  Don't scrub face.  Use exfoliating soap.  Use warm - not hot - water. Take cleansing pads with you to use throughout the day.  Keep face clean! Might need to see dermatologist if you have acne.
24329
Just clean your face twice a day and take care of your skin.  There are special masks and stuff that you can use, or you could even see a dermatologist to get creams or something.  Blackheads usually aren't a huge deal.
781687
Try dabbing a little tooth paste on it before you go to bed. Let it stay on over night and wash your face like normal in the morning. Keep doing this until it's gone.
869049
There's not a whole lot you can do to close your pores. You have large pores because you have oily skin...again, nothing you can do about it. The only thing you can do is to make sure your skin is clean. Every morning, wash your face with plain soap and hot water (the hot water opens the pores even more, allowing the dirt to be cleared out). Then, use a light moisturizer (oil free) on your face (one that has a SPF of at least 8). Treat blackheads with any treatment that contains ingredients that fight blackheads (can't remember the name of that acid that starts with an S ). Never squeeze your zits, as this can cause scars. Make sure you wash your pillow case every week, as this holds the oil from your face, and can make things worse for your face. There are many products on the market that help treat breakouts. Being an Avon representative, I recommend the Clearskin line, which has everything you need to keep your face clean. If you continue having skin problems, go to a dermatologist, who can give you prescriptions to help you better deal with your skin. Also, you can treat your face to a weekly sauna. Boil a pot of water, set the pot on the table, then throw a towel over your head while you keep your face about 8-12 inches above the pot. Stay in the "sauna tent" for about 15-20 minutes. Afterward, use the towel to wipe off your face, then wash with your soap & use your moisturizer. Keep your routine as simple as possible, so that you're more likely to stick with it. Never go to bed with make-up on. And only wear foundation for special occasions, so as to keep your pores from becoming clogged. If you've already done all you can, then just keep doing it. It's been my experience that most skin types go through stages, and can often clear up, over time. <*)))><
502906
I had really bad skin when I was growing up. My face would be covered in blackheads and I have really big pores so I was always squeezing the heck out of my face and that was just making them worse because like you said they would all be back the next day. So my suggestion to you would be to steam your face every night before you go to bed to open up all of the pores and while your face is still warm you need to get a cucumber face mask and put it on your face for about 20 minutes. After you peel it off put Vaseline on your face and leave it on overnight. I don't know why but for some reason this keeps your pores clean. Hope that this helps you out\nCheers