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>I got my gallbladder taken out about 6 years ago. Since then, almost everytime I eat I have to poo kind of urgently afterwards. That has put me on a 3-5 shits a day schedule.

I gotta ask, is that a... normal consequence of having your gallbladder removed?

Diarrhea 3-5x/day, everyday, right after eating, for 6 years sounds awful to me, not to mention inconvenient. It doesn't seem like it bothers you all that much, though, so that's good at least.

To answer your question, there's nothing wrong with using a bidet without TP beforehand. The bidet was originally meant to be used in place of TP, after all.

However (and this is just me), the only thing I personally see an issue with is using your finger to scrub with when you're going that many times a day.

Yes, I know you said you wash your hands thoroughly afterwards, and it wouldn't be as big a deal if you were going once a day or so, like most people.

But if you're shitting 3-5 times a day every day, then I feel like there's inevitably gonna be a time when you're in a bit of a hurry and end up not washing your hands as thoroughly as you should. I also can't get past the thought of poo particles possibly getting under your fingernail and building up there.

(Btw, the cultures you mention that wash after shitting with water and their bare hand have really strict rules about it—for example, they only wash with their left hand, and never use the left hand to eat with, or prepare food with, or to shake hands with, etc.)

If the water pressure of the bidet isn't strong enough to blast off all of the poo without manual scrubbing, then what about spraying, giving your bum a quick once-over with a single wet wipe to dispatch any clingers, then giving another spritz for good measure? Only downside to that is you'd still be consuming a disposable good.

Another option is entering a time warp to the year 3000 and using a silicone scrubber in place of your finger or TP. They're antibacterial, last forever, gentle on the skin (they might look hard but the bristles are actually super soft), super cleansing (you're basically squeegee-ing your skin clean), and work up a great lather when used with soap. Not to mention, they boost circulation and feel pretty awesome. Using one feels like you're getting your bum kissed by a horde of small, friendly sea anemones.

There are silicone bath scrubbers meant for the whole body and smaller ones meant to be used for the face.

The face scrubbies are sufficiently size if you're just aiming to clean the immediate vicinity of your dooderhole. I bought mine in a 2-pack (different colors) at a drugstore. One I use for my face and armpits, the other is designated for the unholier areas of the body.

If you prefer the precision of your finger there's also silicone finger toothbrushes meant to brush a baby's teeth/gums with.

Btw (and sorry if this is TMI), I actually once knew a gay guy (a male go-go dancer, actually) who swore by using a silicone finger toothbrush and a drop of toothpaste "down there" to freshen up with. Just make sure nobody in your household has a baby and gets it mixed up with the baby care items.

For starters what kind of skin care do you use and what kind of foundation are you using (liquid or pressed)?

This could be the root of the problem. Your skin through out the day will let your natural oil through. If you are using something that is oil based for your moisturizer, you may be adding too much oil to your face, then causing the makeup to bead up and roll off. Foundations aren't always absorbent, when it comes to the oils in your natural skin. Possibly try something that is mineral based. Now, I know you may be thinking 'If i use minerals, it will look cakey and will create creases.' This isn't always true. Try to find a mineral line that doesn't have any Talc in it. Talc is really unhealthy for the skin and can cause irritation and break out. It clogs the pores and doesn't allow the skin to breathe correctly, it also draws out the oils in the skin creating dryness, which is not good. If you prefer to use a liquid or a mouse style foundation, make sure to use a pressed or lose powder over top also. This will help to set your foundation and can help to absorb any of that excess oil.

Try finding a moisturizer that isn't too heavy and only use a little amount ie; the size of a pea for your whole face. One consumer flaw, in everyone, is that we tend to over use products, more isnt always better. This could also be causing your breakouts. If you have an oil based moisturizer your skin is just going to be even more oily and it will cause those break outs to happen more often.

Proper picking of your blemishes is also key to concealing. Be sure to always wash your hands before you start to adventure into picking on your face. Dirt and bacteria under the nails and on the hands can spread really fast to your skin if your hands are not clean. If you are pressing and squeezing the heck out of your pimples/blackheads you are going to create even more damage to the skin. It sounds scary, but if you get some clean lancets from the drug store, you can poke your whiteheads at an angle parallel to the surface of the skin, you just create a small opening in your blemish so that the bacteria from your blemish can come out, with out damaging the skin around it. This simple little poke will help to reduce the pressure from the bacteria that has formed in your skin, and will make it easier to extract the fluid inside. This will also lessen any sort of crusting that can happen, when you break a blemish badly. Creating that small hole also helps from spreading the bacteria further into your skin. You can also look into an extraction tool my favorite and one for blackheads. Sometimes when we force out a blemish it will break under the surface spreading that into the skin more. Cleansing after you pick is also a good way of stopping breakouts from reoccurring.

For the Concealing, if your finding that they are red blemishes you are trying to hide, find a concealer that has a green base to it. Sounds weird right! But in the color world, green and red are complementary colors making them cancel each other out. So when you put a little bit of green concealer on your skin over those blemishes that are red/pink in color it then put your foundation on, it will hid them more then getting a darker foundation. If you are trying to cover dark areas like under the eyes which is more purple, look for something that is yellow based as it will do the same and cancel out that color making it more neutral and will hide the area. Over using your concealer can make it cake up and crease also, so just a very small amount ie; size of a pin head. This will also help it last a little longer. Find some good non latex sponges for blending and blend your foundation into the areas that you are trying to cover, then blend the rest into you're non blemished areas.

Making sure you are drinking plenty of water is a good tip to add to healthy skin. Sometimes your face will feel dry, not because lack of moisture to the skin, but lack of water internally to the skin. We then tend to over use our moisturizers to compensate for this simple action. Water helps to balance the skin and make the oils act more naturally. If you get the right products and use the right amount you will be just fine. I hope that some of this helps and please let me know if you have some success! Just to throw a little out there, for skin care that is over the counter I like Burts Bees.

Go to the dermatologist. If you already do, stick with it for a while and do what your dermatologist tells you, it will take a while. Trust me I started going about a year or two ago when my acne was getting pretty bad and I have gone through ALOT of different products and have really felt like giving up at times but seriously after trial an error over time my acne has really improved! I know for some it might be a little costly but it is really worth it.
Another thing i would recommend is buying one of these,
what it is is a facial steamer (kind of like a face sauna) and will open up and really clean your pores. It has also really helped me improve my complexion plus, it can "unblock" a stuffy nose!

hope this helps, and good luck! :)

Here's the info I've compiled over the years to deal with my stuffed up nose and sinuses:

If you have an infection (sinus or otherwise!) reduce dietary intake of sugars and simple starches (crackers, rice, potatoes, pasta, bread, cereal, etc). BACTERIA EAT SUGAR. Plus, starches dramatically depress the immune system for hours.

Avoid trans (bad) fats at all costs.

make it a high priority to eat abundant "good fats". Obtain some grass fed butter (and meat for that matter) for cooking if you can. Improves immunity immensely.

EAT MUSHROOMS for immune enhancement!

Brush your teeth WELL and frequently. Important to be aware that bacteria can travel from one cavity to another in your head. Dental, ear, and sinus ills may all be related! Mouth, throat, nasal passages, sinuses, and ears are all connected and can share germs.

Thorough oral rinse at rising, at bedtime, and after meals: 1/2 t salt to 8 oz warm water. Rinse, gargle, spit out until the cup is empty. Tip your head and work to get into all the "nooks and crannies".

Eco-Dent mouthwash is good as well. Pluse Dentek Easy Brush Interdental Cleaners and a [waterpik](http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_8?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=waterpik%20water%20flosser&sprefix=waterpik%2Chpc%2C240] .

Get more sleep.

Antibacterial herbs: thyme, myrrh, mints, basil, cloves

Steam:
Boil a pot of water on the stove and add aromatic oils (those listed above, and/or tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon, etc). Take the pot off the burner, throw a towel over your head and the pot and inhale the steam. Alternatively you can use a facial steamer . It has a contoured bowl that you put your face into, a heating element and a cup at the bottom of the bowl that boils a small amount of water to which you can add aromatic oils. Much less muss and fuss than the pot-and-towel method, and less risk of burning yourself. Costs about $20.

A wonderful oil blend for steaming is First Response by Aura Cacia. Contains tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon, sweet orange, lavendar, and sandalwood oils.

double to triple fluid intake: The "health nut" guideline for fluid intake is 1/2 ounce per pound of body weight per day. Good to drink this much every day, not just when you're sick.

Hot garlicky soup.

hot packs on face/sinuses (across bridge of nose) /head and on ear/s. This one is awesome:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00012QEFM/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It's called the MediBeads Moist Heat Therapy Sinus Wrap

Garlic supplements to guard against your congestion turning into an infection. Garlic oil in the steamer, also.

Beyond all this, I take Zyrtec, Benedryl, Mucinex (sometimes) and a prescription called Singulair which works in a different way than antihistamines and decongestants to clear your nasal passages and sinuses. I also take a high quality omega 3 oil supplement to combat inflammation which is a major contributor to blocked sinuses/nasal passages. Tell your doctor the standard OTC go-to's aren't helping. Ask him whether Singulair might help you, and ask about an allergy workup.

edit: Please excuse my formatting errors. The waterpik one just will not cooperate with me. :-P

Hi friend! Something I would suggest for you:

There are single use, sterile diabetic lancets that are probably a better option for lancing; you can get 300 for $7, there may be even cheaper options.

https://smile.amazon.com/Care-Touch-Twist-Lancets-Gauge/dp/B01GGGS8XW/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542822301&sr=8-4&keywords=diabetic+lancets

You can also get a pretty nice set of tools for under $10:

https://smile.amazon.com/BESTOPE-Blackhead-Remover-Comedone-Extractor/dp/B019SVHLEY/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542822442&sr=8-3&keywords=skin%2Btools&th=1

I think both of these options may be more gentle on your skin and easier / safer to use.

This is just meant as a friendly suggestion, feel free to disregard!

An extraction tool like this one causes less damage on my skin than using fingers or needles to deal with pimples and ingrown hairs. It will still leave a tiny wound, of course. It seems to me that a dab of Neosporin before bed seems to make that unnoticeable by morning, but I keep reading that Neosporin is no more effective than Vasoline for healing. The trick for scar-free healing is apparently to avoid scabbing which Vasoline will also do. And they say every exposure to Neosporin is another chance to develop a reaction to one of the three antibiotics in it. I still use it though, mostly for the pain-killing effect. No more ouchies.

If you are more patient there are many types of razor bump lotions. Most of them use salicylic acid as the active ingredient which exfoliates, eventually removing the layer of skin trapping the hair. I can't tell you how long it would take, and they are probably more effective used regularly to prevent future ingrown hairs.

I use Stridex Pads for the salicylic acid on some areas I shave that are prone to razor bumps and as long as I use it immediately after shaving, I never see bumps. Skip it and it's a fifty-fifty chance I'll see a few bumps. It contains alcohol and sometimes stings freshly-shaven skin, but we keep them on hand, so it saves buying and storing another product.

You could also dissolve uncoated aspirins in water and swab that on, for another on-hand source of salicylic acid. The razor bump lotions will contain skin conditioners, maybe thickeners to make it cling to the skin, and other ingredients like fragrances to make it more pleasant to use, but effectively it should work about the same.

Hi! To start off, I don’t think you need a scrub. Especially not one with those little awful plastic beads (aren’t they being pulled of shelves?) Anyway, most scrubs you find are harsh and abrasive for your skin, and often frowned upon by this sub. There’s just better ways to exfoliate your skin than rubbing walnut shell fragments around your face. For one, chemical exfoliants are great. This would be AHAs and BHAs. I started off with The Ordinarys Glycolic Acid, which I still use. Definitely introduce a chemical exfoliant into your routine slowly, and make sure to patch test! I started off using this like everyday and boy did my skin hate me for it. When I started using it once a week, I got much better results. You did not mention in your post that you use a moisturizer/sunscreen, and if you decide to pick up and use a chemical exfoliant definitely make sure to add these things into your routine! Chemicals like glycolic acid (AHA) increase your sensitivity to the sun, but you should definitely be using a sunscreen daily anyway for protection. If you are still interested in physical exfoliation, I recommend these little scrubbers. They’re so gentle and I just pair them with my normal cleanser. I also like how they’re silicone, so more resistant to bacteria and less abrasive than a bristle brush. Hope this helps!

I'm in the midst of adjusting to acanya in the morning and retin a in the evening, so I'm in the same boat as you. I'm peeling, flaking, scaly, and I still have acne because it gets worse before it gets better (so they tell me). I am exfoliating morning and night (before I apply the medications of course). I'm using a little freebie spinning brush that came with my face steamer. This brush is helping immensely with the dead skin. I'm also using pond's dry skin cream, as it is fairly inexpensive and has been around forever, so I figure it must be good for something. My skin is gradually improving, and the cream has been helping to re-hydrate my skin.

When I intend to wear makeup, the routine that has worked best for me so far is wash/exfoliate (get yourself something gentle to wash with, I switched to cetaphil), apply medication (acanya), moisturize, primer, then apply cream based foundation by patting it in with a sponge. I used to use mineral makeup but had to switch because of the peeling. If I apply any makeup with any kind of swirling motion or blending/smearing, it causes my skin to flake up. After my foundation is applied, I dot liquid concealer on blemishes and pat with my finger until blended. Let that sit for a few minutes, pat additional foundation if needed over the concealer (my concealer's color is slightly off). Once your liquids/creams have set for about 5 minutes, then finish with powder by patting/stippling powder onto your face. The biggest thing I've learned over the last three weeks is to not use a rubbing/blending motion with any makeup products because the dry skin will flake. It takes me longer to pat/stipple makeup on, but my skin doesn't flake nearly as much with that method. Good luck, hope some of this info was helpful.

I very rarely pop zits but this is the process I use when I do. Make sure that the zit is in poppable condition. It has to be "tight" and "taut". Wash wish warm water. Use a disposable, sterile lancet to pop the pimple, and use a clean pimple popper to gently, gently, gently extract the crud. You should not squeeze the zit as much as apply downward pressure on either side of it. Then wash your skin again.

https://www.amazon.com/JPNK-Blackhead-Remover-Tools-Kits/dp/B01CNMASFY

https://www.amazon.com/Trueplus-Sterile-Lancets-Gauge-Each/dp/B00B6QWZPU

I got a pretty basic set of two (four heads total) from Amazon. Can't remember the name, sorry. But it was one of the bestsellers. Looks like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00A6H2DD4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499995868&sr=8-4&keywords=comedone+extractor&dpPl=1&dpID=31cm2bMnDOL&ref=plSrch

My CC routine:

Get some lancets from the pharmacy. Yep, the ones for diabetics. They're sterile, inexpensive, and scalpel sharp. Then I lance the CC rather gently, as in top of the clog as possible. Again, these babies are teeny scalpels, so a little pressure goes a long way.

Then I press the CC with the oval-ish head. You might need to re-lance, but only use downward pressure with the extractor, and a little wiggle. If nothing comes out, LEAVE IT ALONE. slap on a hydrocolloid and try again a few days later.

But you should be able to get the clog out pretty cleanly. I swipe with a bit of alcohol, let it dry for a second, then cover with a cosrx patch.

My esthetician friend rec'd the lancets, because a clean cut heals better and faster than the more ragged tear you get from straight popping.

Wash your hands. And make sure you sanitize the tools. I use rubbing alcohol, before and after I use them.

Depot! Makes everything so much easier and faster. I don't have to fumble through products to find what I want everyday. I don't have a very big collection either and I think it works really well with smaller collections. The reason I depoted is also so I could see and use more of my collection, and use products from different palettes at the same time without going back and forth (which I would find myself not doing). It works perfectly for everyday and for travel. At home I keep all my eyeshadows in one double-sided MAC palette and my blushes, contour, and a setting powder in single sided MAC palette. For travel I just take the eyeshadows, blush, contour and stick them in the same palette, so I can put on most of my face out of there.

By the way, The BEST way to depot is using the Goss method. I place one product at a time in a ~210 degree oven for about 3-4 minutes. Then immediately dig out the metal pan using an extracting tool like this one. I do my best to bend the packaging, not the tin if needed. If it doesn't pop right out, I slide a sturdy knife straight under it (vs prying it up at the edges) through a crevice created my the extraction tool.

CONGRATULATIONS!

the best part of my day was : making my mom pancakes, bringing them to her in bed and seeing her excited!

also. this is 80cents plus free shipping , if i win of course. :3

Not an expert but I frequent r/popping and r/skincareaddiction quite a bit.

Probably turned black From irritation. Do your best not to pop or pick at them. If you need to pop them (like if they’re large and white and make you feel self conscious), wipe your face with alcohol on a cotton swab to sanitize it. Wipe your tool with alcohol, too. Be extremely gentle. Stop when you see blood. Here’s a tool set I recommend. JPNK Blackhead Remover Tools 6 PCS with a Leather bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNMASFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.UFzCbJETBKS2

If I were you, I’d begin using CeraVe cleanser both night and day. This is an inexpensive brand but is recommended by tons of derms, including my own. It’s very gentle and suitable for sensitive skin. I’d recommend using moisturizer morning and nighttime also, but not a must. Also, use a sunscreen in the morning (and afternoon if possible). Sunscreen will help keep your scars from darkening and becoming more apparent

yes!!! I actually have what's called a Tanda Blue Light and it's super effective and convenient. However it mainly only works for active acne.

Here's a link to the same one that I bought: http://www.amazon.com/TANDA-Professional-Clearing-Solution-Device/dp/B005X6M7JS/ref=sr_1_1/176-5223372-6431035?ie=UTF8&qid=1411080886&sr=8-1&keywords=tanda

You may be able to find it cheaper!! Good luck in whatever you choose to do!

Actually, as pointed out by Dr. Lee, AKA Dr. Pimple Popper. Acne or comodomes are an infection. They should always be removed. She has dealt with ones that have been left for years or even sometimes, DECADES. The thing is you can't just pop a zit and leave it. it needs to be treated like any infection. It needs cleaning, disinfecting, and dressing. This could be as simple as washing your face and applying astringent. Which most astringents are alcohol based and then applying some topical redness reliever, like a cortizone cream. The cortizone reduces the size and makes the swelling go away. At worst case a bandaid, like a little bandaid plaster to keep out bacteria.

So many people pop a zit and wipe off what they can see with their finger. That spreads bacteria to all the other pores, plus anything you have on your finger is now wiped into an oozing open hole on your face. Basic hygiene is what is required. Leaving them alone can help but only because you not spreadin all that crap. But the acne will stay and cause great big sores sometimes. Best to get a comedome set like this.

https://www.amazon.com/BESTOPE-Blackhead-Remover-Comedone-Extractor/dp/B019SVHLEY

Hope this helps. I suffer from pimples like almost every one does. But this will help.

if you are going to remove blackheads and clean pores, definitely make sure your face is warm and moist. perfect time to do it is immediately after a shower. the steam really helps open up your pores! I would recommend using an extractor tool. something like this would be fine. make sure you wipe off and clean the tool with an alcohol wipe before each use. if you press down and its not coming out - leave it. it is not ready. trying to get it out will cause so much redness and scarring (trust me ive made this mistake many times!) also highly recommend using a toner after extracting. i would also recommend incorporating a clay mask into your routine 2-3 times a week. i use the fresh umbrian clay mask and ive noticed a huge difference in my nose blackheads. they aren't completely gone but they are much smaller and less noticeable!

I got an extractor (one of these dudes ) and now when I feel a pimple and I just get that addictive urge to pop it, I am able to at the very least wait till I get home to use the tool, as it usually works better than my fingers. The tool is easier to keep clean than my hands, and it does less damage to the skin than scraping with your fingers does. Plus I keep my popping down to once a day, in the evenings, so there's less inflammation. Now I've at least minimized my skin picking, and am working on eliminating it entirely. It's a good starting point. :) hope it helps!

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edit: Happy Birthday! Make sure to get yourself something good!

The rotating ones stripped my skin and i loved the vibrating ones much more!
There are so many sonic cleansers on amazon that are much cheaper than the clarisonic or foreo. Like literally saves you hundreds of dollars and works just as well- which is a godsend for my skincare addiction.

I use the solo mio which works just as well as when i tried the foreo
https://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Sonic-Cleanser-Massager-Brush/dp/B00OYZKBVA/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1524533922&sr=8-5&keywords=sonic+face+brush

as for the vibrating brushes instead of the clarisonic:
https://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Sonic-Cleanser-Massager-Brush/dp/B00OYZKBVA/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1524533922&sr=8-5&keywords=sonic%2Bface%2Bbrush&th=1

What about (gentle) physical exfoliation?

An alternative to the Konjac are those little silicone scrubbies. I have one and find it super gentle. Like this, but it doesn't have to be this one. Mine came in a 2 pack at TJ Maxx for 3 dollars.

You could do it once or twice a week.

You can also try a regular BHA, the one from Paula's Choice is super gentle and doesn't have extra stuff in it.

A Tweezerman No-Slip Skin Care Tool

Coming from a guy, this is the greatest tool know to my bathroom drawer. It will pop any pimple, black head, white head, ingrown hair. Its awesome.

Also, I realize I am late to the party, so nobody will ever read this. Have Nice Day if you did though.

I believe in Snow

Did you ever say the star light star bright rhyme? I wish our wished could come true just by wishing hard enough for them. I think the world would be a peaceful place if little kids could have their wishes granted.

I rotate between konjac sponge (Missha), [these] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BSU7H5W?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00) face brushes that are cheap knockoffs of the Tosowoong and work amazingly well, and sillicone pad (I got mine from Sephora years ago but you can get a cheaper one from Diaso). Mostly I rotate because it takes forever for the latter two to dry, sometimes longer than a day, and I'm not comfortable with leaving them perpetually damp because of the risk of bacteria/mold. Of the three, I've found the konjac sponge to be the gentlest, then the brush, then the silicone pad. I like using the brush the best and the konjac sponge the least, because I don't like way the konjac sponge foams up into a thin, watery foam rather than a lush luxurious one. The silicone pad is easy when you're in a rush or when traveling because it doesn't need time to dry.

I use a manual silicone face brush kinda like [these](Super Soft Silicone Face Cleanser and Massager Brush Manual Facial Cleansing Brush Handheld Mat Scrubber For Sensitive, Delicate, Dry Skin (4pcs set) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M3Z5172/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_24FTDbFVT18PJ) (although I’m sure you can buy one locally at a sephora/ulta/check target etc). It’s gentler on your skin (those nylon brushes allegedly cause microtears and inflammation) and I’ve used it for years already, good as new. Like someone else said, chemical exfoliation is supposed to be better for your skin. Check out recommendations at /r/skincareaddiction !

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I actually have tried this! I didn't know anyone else had heard of drawing salve, haha. I thought it was something only my mom believed in. It had absolutely no effect on my cystic acne whatsoever. This is the exact product I tried.

The two things I've found to be most effective on my cystic acne have been using a sulfur clay mask as an overnight spot treatment (I use the Murad one but lots of people here love the Queen Helene Mint Julep mask) and this thing. Depending on where you get pimples, cystic acne is also frequently a hormonal thing, so if you don't have much success treating it with topicals then it might be worth talking to your doctor! For a lot of girls just going on birth control (or switching birth controls) can help a lot.

Of course! So I bought [this] (https://www.amazon.com/BESTOPE-Blackhead-Remover-Comedone-Extractor/dp/B019SVHLEY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498406863&sr=8-1&keywords=comedone+extractor) kit. I first make sure to double cleanse and get all the gunk off my face. Then I use a toner to get the remaining dirt off my face. I bought [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BPKUCRE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) steamer. I turn it on and steam my face for 5 minutes. It gets really hot so I'm pretty far from the steamer itself. You want a nice warm mist on your face. After 5 minutes, I whip out the kit and examine my face. With the smallest loop, I gently press down on any sebaceous filaments and blackheads I see. If it doesn't come out with a gentle press, I leave it alone. It's sooo tempting to push harder and get everything out but it can lead to scarring which has happened to me so many times.



I had rhinoplasty done recently so I can't extract anything on my nose so I do something different for that. I first apply BHA, wait 10 min, then apply a clay mask and wait until it dries. I wash it off and infront of the steamer, I apply my cleansing oil and just massage it into my nose gently and to the rest of my face. After about 3-5 minutes of massaging, you'll start to feel grits which is all the gunk that came out of your pores. [This] (https://fiftyshadesofsnail.com/2015/03/28/how-to-shrink-pores-temporarily-plus-3-pore-myths/) is where i got this method from :)

How do I best deal with skin flakes? 23M here, I just get dead skin cells coming off white in certain parts of my face (eyebrow area, sides of nose, etc). Just washing face with water does work but I think I could benefit from like a face scrub thing - never used one before tho. Are these Soft Silicone Face Cleansers good for that purpose? https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M3Z5172/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3TNO6FH8TWC8K&psc=1

alright, you've already gotten some pretty decent advice about your makeup. so here's my suggestion for future reference: go buy a blackhead remover. you can get them online or at a place like target, and it's a lot more gentle on your face than your fingernails! totally a worthwhile investment.

I know I have the perfect boyfriend because he lets me clean his pores with this when I run out of pimples to pop on my own face.
Also over the last two months I've convinced my roommate and her boyfriend to let me clean their pores as well... it's addicting and strangely satisfying.

Blackhead remover tool. They can be helpful if you know what you're doing but it's very easy to be too aggressive/go overboard and hurt your skin. Best to research good technique and follow proper hygiene etiquette (sterilizing the tool, washing your face thoroughly, etc.)



https://www.amazon.com/Blackhead-Remover-Extractor-Blackheads-Extraction/dp/B00A6H2DD4/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1482847646&sr=1-4&keywords=blackhead+tool

Acne is the WORST. Mine definitely contributed to depression too before I found something that worked for me (spironolactone, which I will have to quit with my BC).

One pregnancy-safe thing that has really worked for me and cystic acne (along with the normal kind) is light therapy. I have a Tanda Zap that works really well for spot treatments, but you may want to try a full-face mask. They are a bit expensive, but it could truly help. Even a few sessions in a tanning bed on a light setting could help your body acne - UV light is recommended for eczema too!

I bought it on Amazon, here's the link [SOLO Mio - Sonic Facial Brush, Cleanser & Massager] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OYZKBVA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vnKuxbG92XBTQ)


I like it better than brush or pad versions because it feels softer and I don't need to purchase refills. I bought mine about 7 months ago and really enjoy it. It looks like there are other products that are just as highly reviewed and cost even less.

I use this comedone extractor kit, and the one I used is the one on the far right that has the pointy tip at the other end. Yes it helps the pop, it’s much easier and more comfortable than using my fingers.

That's all well and good, but how about something like this, which I recently bought (don't judge me)? 82 cents with free shipping, from hong kong to the eastern US... does not compute...

Professional Blackhead Remover Blemish Extractor - Pimple Comedone Remover 2-In-1 Stainless Steel Pimple Popper - by Utopia Care https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2XZR36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_c2cMBbK0VP28C




I fell in love with this tool the first time I used it. The smaller end is what I use. Also you might want to brush your tongue when you brush your teeth and gargle your mouthwash it will help the stones from building up to fast.

TANDA Clear LED Acne light kit and Foreo LUNA mini silicone scrub pad
Skin type. Combination oily, large pores, minor acne scars on cheeks and jawline, whiteheads/blackheads
Current routine: Morning wash face with boscia detox black cleanser (it's got charcoal and warms to your touch), mario badescu buttermilk moisturizer;
Afternoon, wash face with the cleanser
Evening, wash face, moisturize, and use Clarins extra firming eye wrinkle cream just under the eye bags
Every couple days I would use a textured facial scrub pad (looks like a regular cotton pad) on my skin with the cleanser, after my 9 hour work day
I use a glycolic peel mask once a week or every two weeks, when I remember

I haven't used the TANDA LED lights for 2 years, but I keep thinking I should use them, since it sits in my closet looking sad :( I used to use it on my face every week, but with no results. Anyone used LED lights at a spa or elsewhere and got results for acne scars? I even tried actual spas and did LEDs there, but I didn't feel a difference. I wasn't using it everyday like I should though. http://www.amazon.com/TANDA-Professional-Clearing-Solution-Device/dp/B005X6M7JS

I'm also thinking of adding a more substantial silicone scrub pad for my sensitive skin. I'm not super sensitive, but I used CLARISONIC and it just ended up scrubbing my skin off and irritating it, all without reducing my blackheads on my nose. I like using the cotton or synthetic fiber pads to scrub my face, but I wonder if there's anything better I can use to exfoliate my face without making me break out?? I saw the Foreo and it looks awesome, but for $99 I need to be sure! http://www.sephora.com/luna-mini-P387258?skuId=1633643&icid2=product_similar%20products_tools%20&%20brushes:high%20tech%20tools:cleansing%20brushes_p387258_image

and NO, I'm not allergic to silicone I think, since I use silicone lubricant*

Not sure if they're all created equal but I got [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XL8RY2A/) that fiddy snail uses too. I'm not sure about accuracy, but it's pretty precise imo. It mainly helps me pinpoint what is helping me retain moisture for longer and to see if I need more hydrating layers or moisturizing layers.

In addition to NOT touching your face and sleeping on clean towels...

Go to the drugstore and buy benzoyl peroxide cream. When you feel a pimple coming on, wash your face with a gentle cleanser, rub the cream into the pimple, and forget about it for a while. If you need to pop, buy an extractor tool and go on Youtube for good demos. Wash your face, swish the tool in some rubbing alcohol and gently press on each black or whitehead you want to get rid of. Voila! Acne under control.

The cheapest would be: A pimple killer!

Something I would really love would be: The ultimate tool as a filmmaker :p

Thanks ;)

There are some stainless steel tools she can use the extract the sebum, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Blackhead-Remover-Blemish-Extractor/dp/B01N2XZR36#

It also helps to exfoliate the face 2-3 times a week to clear out dead skincells, and also do it after a warm bath when the pores are nice and open.

You've also got several types of masks that can be applied and they harden up, and when peeled off they take the gunk amd blackheads with them. And also nose pore strips. You can find these readily available at any drugstore or beauty shop.

Have you tried CeraVe cream with salicylic acid? Most people do need to exfoliate their skin regardless of how sensitive it is. The chemical exfoliant (salicylic acid) in the cream will help to gently slough away dead skin while being very hydrating.

Gentle manual exfoliation can also be very helpful. As someone who also has very sensitive skin, i find these helpful for use when I am washing my face.

You can also try r/skincareaddiction for additional advice on your issue.

Hi! I also have super dry skin that looks best when left alone, and have noticed it is super sensitive to cleansers. Your cleanser may be too harsh for your skin. The only cleansing that my skin likes is oil cleansing, and this product is great because it washes off:
https://www.amazon.com/Cleansing-Moisturizing-Cleanser-Sensitive-Rosemary/dp/B07777BXJ9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1518826993&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=oil+cleanser&psc=1

I also wash with this instead of a face brush because it cleans well but isn't abrasive:
https://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Sonic-Cleanser-Massager-Brush/dp/B00OYZKBVA/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1518827068&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=foreo&psc=1

for my birthday, I would want sleek blush in rose gold

and a wet n wild brow kit and also a NYX butter lippie in sweet tart plus this viva glam Niki Minaj dupe and a blackhead tool total $25.91 ... what, it's my party! I can dream, right?!?

Try a salmon toned color correcting concealer. LA Girl makes a really good salmon concealer, and so does Urban Decay. You can tap the product on with your finger to blend out the product under your eyes. I find that the Urban Decay concealer is very soft and buildable.

For blackheads and clogged pores, try using a facial cleansing tool after a hot shower. It looks like a metal hoop on one side and a sharp point on the other side. I highly recommend watching demos on YouTube before trying it out, because it's really hard to explain how to use it without visuals. This tool will help you clean out the deeply clogged pores that a pore strip or facial cleanser might not be able to catch. Be very careful with it and always remember to sanitize it with alcohol before and after using it. I also highly recommend trying a Clarisonic for everyday cleansing.

I occasionally get my teeth whitened at a spa, but I only get them done if I need instant results. I've used Crest 3D white toothpaste before and noticed better results than other brands.

Here it is!

It's addicting.

Psst u/princedaddyseungri this is what I was talking about! It analyzes moisture levels, oil levels and skin texture. Super fun! :D

You could try a derma roller. It hurts, but I think people say it helps. Do some research for yourself and see what you think.

One like this: https://www.amazon.com/Sdara-Skincare-Cosmetic-Needling-Instrument/dp/B073CFR8R4

The longer the needles the better it will work, but it hurts more. I recommend starting out with the 0.25mm.

I got a knockoff from amazon for about $40 and I really enjoy it. I got lazy about recharging it and stopped using it for a few months and definitely noticed a negative change in my skin where I tend to get oily and touch my face during the day. My breakouts have improved since I charged it back up and started using it again. It makes my skin feel softer than after just regular washing with my hands. I agree with u/2pmwhiskey, I feel like it helps give me a more thorough clean when I'm too tired to do a great job on my own. After ~ two years, it's still working fine. I will notice sometimes the vibrations will slow and then speed up for no reason, but it doesn't seem to affect how well it cleans my face.

Cheapest

What I really want right now. Is also useful.

Great contest!

Actually, it is better for your skin if you pop the pimples, albeit you have to do it properly (i.e. using clean hands, washing your face after and then applying a treatment). Never force a pimple to pop, as that can cause damage to your skin and cause scarring. But the really gross whiteheads that look like they are going to burst on their own, yeah, you need to drain the bacteria out of those suckers. Otherwise you are letting it fester under your skin and break down the surrounding tissue.

As for blackheads, you can purchase a comedone extractor to help rid yourself of them.

I will say, though, that you should never try to pop a cystic pimple. Those are the ones that feel like a ball under your skin. If you attempt to pop one of those you can cause the bacteria to spread under your skin. It's best to let a professional handle those.

That is absolute bullshit man. I can't believe that the hijackers have won

There are some listings out there that are MASSIVELY profitable and easy to hijack like this one (It's Tom wangs, look him up on youtube). Why do you think he has been able to keep hijackers away and you haven't?

How many skus do you have?

https://www.amazon.com/Sdara-Skincare-Cosmetic-Needling-Instrument/dp/B073CFR8R4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=derma+roller&qid=1557929966&s=gateway&sr=8-3

$5 funf

$4 vier

$3 drei

$2 zwei

$1 eins


and oh my god is the Hootie so cute! I'm obsessed with owls and LOVE all those patterns!

Thank you! I'm going to try lancing the bigger ones with something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019SVHLEY/ref=crt_ewc_img_dp_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3T1UHEPNW0KQ8
How do I treat my skin after doing this? Just my normal skincare routine?

• I hook my gas cap on the little hook on the inside of the gas cap door while filling.
  
  
• I bought a tool for better pimple popping.
  
  
• About 20% of the time I'll use the "hand squeegee" before I towel off after the shower. I'm not completely sold on it yet.
  
  
• I always tip 20%
  
  
• I play tribes and dayz
  
  
• I vote
  
  

This thing.
It's for popping pimples and blackheads and I must have it!

I am currently watching my boyfriend play with our kitten. Watching a 6 foot 3 inches man play with a kitten is too awesome.

weird things

I have a scar just below my eyebrow from one I never, ever touched. It didn't go away, it just sort of...fossilized, I guess. I recently got a little tool that helps open and drain them without causing as much damage as picking. I'm not sure if it's the even pressure that does the trick or what, but I was pleasantly surprised at how it managed to make plugs just pop right out without any damage beyond a circular impression that faded away after a few minutes.

I’ve always struggled with chapped and peeling lips. I’ve tried so many balms it’s ridiculous, and while Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask and Aquaphor keep my lips somewhat under control, there are times when it’s pretty clear that I just need to exfoliate.


Lip exfoliation hacks never worked for me though. Old toothbrushes and sugar scrubs were simultaneously too scratchy / abrasive and still not quite as effective as I’d hoped. I also didn’t like that sugar scrubs had to be repeatedly rebought or remade, and the old toothbrush thing grossed me out a tiny bit. So I’d been resorting to picking at my lips, which is obviously not ideal for lots of reasons.


But then I found silicone face pads! The bristles have just the right length and flexibility to slough off dead skin without damaging the skin underneath. I usually scrub my lips in the morning while still wearing lip balm from the night before and it’s perfect - they end up soft and smooth every time.


Silicone face pads will set you back about $5 if you buy them from Amazon or Sephora, but the $1 versions you can find at Daiso, Ebay, or Aliexpress work just as well.


(Image from this article, which discusses using these silicone scrub pads on your whole face - an approach that didn’t work well for me but others might enjoy)

Yup they are! I have one just like it. Here's a link on Amazon for around $5 if you can't find one. I got mine at walmart, I'm pretty sure they have them in the health/beauty isle of most stores.

Thank you for your thoughts. How does one use a derma roller? I have heard this before but I don't really understand how it works. I found one on amazon for $20, is this a good one?

https://www.amazon.com/Sdara-Skincare-Cosmetic-Needling-Instrument/dp/B073CFR8R4/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=derma%2Broller%2Bscalp&qid=1566594929&s=gateway&sr=8-5&th=1

Do I put something like rogaine on the derma roller prior to rolling?

Get a pimple popping kit.

something like this.

It makes it easier to pop the pimples/remove the black heads. Easier to pop for the popper and better visual for the pop. And hurts less for the pop(-ee?).

$2

$3

$4

Thanks for the fun contest!

I'm so sorry about your day =( that was definitely me on Sunday. Started out okay, but just one thing and then another and then another and then poof! Good day gone. Tomorrow is another day! Cheap-o Item-o

Cheapest item and item I would love (Used is A-OK on this. I'm not picky!)

Thank you for the contest. Have fun. :)

This is $0.84 with free shipping :)

That's why these are awesome. Can take out pimples and blackheads easily without all the pain and leaves almost no redness or marks.

http://www.amazon.com/Revlon-Stainless-Steel-Blackhead-Remover/dp/B0017KCPU0/

squeezing blackheads out can cause a lot of damage to your skin because they are very difficult to get out. your fingernails and squeezing the skin can cause a scratch, which it looks like you did scratch yourself. i would use a blackhead extractor tool if you really want to get them out yourself. you can find them on amazon.
also before you try to extract your blackheads make sure you place a very warm washcloth on your face to open up your pores. or just take a warm shower. :)
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Stainless-Blackhead-Removal-Needle/dp/B006Z9UPQO

oh haha no, more so like this (I see this one talked about a lot but it's a bit spendy) or this

I saw a manual one on Sephora for a few bucks that had good reviews though!

You can pick up a blackhead extractor at Wal-Mart. It looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017KCPU0

It will be cleaner and not as forceful as using fingers.

Clean your face thoroughly before and after popping.

Holy crap, you're old! That's scary, though :oP. Good luck! Happy bday to your kiddo! Linky

I use a face exfoliator thingy I got from Sephora years ago. I think it’s just the same thing as DermaFrida. We didn’t struggle much with cradle cap but it was a good way to lather up and exfoliate her head without worrying about hurting her. Here’s a generic version for cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/Scrubbies-Cleansing-Exfoliator-Blackhead-Exfoliating/dp/B07FBY4J4M/ (it’s $6 at Sephora)

Cheapest

What I would like: This to help me not have to stand as long to chop and slice stuff when cooking (bad back)

I love how you just flung it to the floor, after grabbing it with your fingers.

Also, you might want to buy a blackhead removal tool. They are cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/BESTOPE-Blackhead-Remover-Comedone-Extractor/dp/B019SVHLEY/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=blackhead+remover&qid=1571179390&sr=8-6

Just throwing this little review tidbit out there. I recently got a tanda zap, which is a little UV light device you can use for pimples. For the past year or so I have had mild acne, mainly on my cheeks, a lot cystic pimples that scar. I started using the tanda zap a couple of weeks ago on these pimples and I don't really use it anymore, because I have nothing to use it on.

I don't know if my skin is just maturing or going through a nice phase but since I started using the zap I have much clearer skin. When I did use it on pimples (you generally have to catch them early) they would usually die after 2 light treatments and fade faster than if I had not used it. I wouldn't use it as the go to solution for anything more than mild acne but it would certainly be a nice supplement treatment.

IF you feel the need to pick at your face, at least don't use your fingers. Most of the time, you do more bad than good . Whenever I get a blackhead, I use a blackhead extractor after I shower to get it out. If i get a whitehead, I run the blackhead extractor over the top of it and it pops it with ease.

So yeah, look into getting one of these.

You need a blemish remover! They're barely over a $1 on Amazon. They work good on those kinds of areas!

I just use these silicone scrubbers and they work great and are cheap https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Cleanser-Massager-Cleansing-Sensitive/dp/B01M3Z5172/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2DPHDT6O6BQX1&keywords=silicone%2Bface%2Bscrubbers&qid=1564116786&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011&rnid=2661617011&s=gateway&sprefix=Silicone%2Bface%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-3&th=1

I used the Banish Acne Kit, it's $75. Since that is pretty expensive, I started looking for alternatives. I'm about to buy this Vitamin C serum that has been recommended many times in this sub and a derma roller, both from Amazon. Make sure you have a little tub or cup filled with rubbing alcohol to sanitize the roller before and after every use.


Serum: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01M4MCUAF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_17K-Bb9D6M3FH

Roller: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B073CFR8R4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_M.K-Bb927EMBK

Not a bad idea, but is it different than the moisture meters for skin already available? I know several people over in /r/Asianbeauty have them, for example like this one which is less than $20.

JPNK Blackhead Remover Tools 6 PCS Professional Surgical Extractor Blackhead & Blemish Remover Kit with a Leather bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNMASFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_kVwbzbT9SM3KQ

$12 Amazon. =)

JPNK Blackhead Remover Tools Kits (6 Pcs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNMASFY/

Has worked wonderfully so far, seems quite durable so should last a very long time.

tbh, i've considered this but just can't bring myself to do it. the comedone extractors are probably better.

I know I shouldn't answer this... That I should save you from going ham with this thing...

It's a black head extractor/pimple popper? Comedone extractor? That's what I've seen it called.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N2XZR36/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522520119&sr=1-3&keywords=extractor+blackhead

I bought a device that emits a specific light that kills the bacteria under your skin. It's amazing. I wasn't sure that it would work but I bought it and it is incredible how it clears up my break-outs. I highly recommend it. I got this one on amazon.

Looks very much like a splinter. Run warm water over it for two minutes and then try using this tool in conjunction with tweezers to see if it comes out

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2XZR36/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4N01CbBN6RA0A

I have this skin analyzer from amazon. I've had it since christmas and it's been working good so far. https://www.amazon.com/Neon-SK-5D-Operated-Analyzer-Traveling/dp/B00XL8RY2A/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1468291846&sr=8-1&keywords=skin+analyzer

Under $4

Under $3

Under $2

Thanks for the contest!

Yes Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019SVHLEY

Here it is! I'll keep you posted :)

http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-No-Slip-Skin-Care-Tool/dp/B000WHYATS/ref=pd_bxgy_bt_text_y

They're called comedone extractors, enjoy.

I have the same one and got it from Amazon.

It’s an excelent set, I recommend it.

Cleansing tools are such a good idea! There are those silicone scrubbers or cleansing brushes if you don't prefer washcloths.

Do any of you guys get like burst/broken blood vessels using that loop extractor thing? like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B7GJ2E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Im a bit freaked out. I used it on my cheeks and I got red streaks where I used it.

Probably gross to many but this comedone? Comedome? Thing. I watched some videos of blackhead removals and it was like a train wreck.. Could. Not. Stop. Watching.

This is 83 whole cents! Thank you for the contest!

I like looking up the words:

sodial

shipped from hong kong

Zit popper.

Nail gem thingys.

Owl.

Buy one of these. It will improve your life.

I have and have always had these on my upper inner thighs. I've recently discovered that these wire blackhead thingies are really good at removing them.

Exfoliating helps, but at least for me has never fully fixed it.

Sure you can:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDhHhrMRhdc

although why don't you get a pimple popping toolkit?

https://www.amazon.com/BESTOPE-Blackhead-Remover-Comedone-Extractor/dp/B019SVHLEY/ref=lp_7792493011_1_1_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1503693090&sr=1-1

I could use this to pop the stress induced holiday acne .


Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

https://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Sonic-Cleanser-Massager-Brush/dp/B00OYZKBVA/ref=lp_13098432011_1_1_a_it?srs=13098432011&ie=UTF8&qid=1488040487&sr=8-1

This works as well as Luna!!

Hey, sorry I took so long to reply, I haven't been on in a while.

The one I use looks kind of like this one. The bristles are really soft and doesn't scratch at all.

Feels good man.

http://www.amazon.com/KingMas%C2%AE-Facial-Cleanser-Exfoliate-cleaner/dp/B00BSU7H5W/ref=sr_1_10_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1459113184&sr=1-10&keywords=face+brush

You sure can!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNMASFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vhnxCbKMXYB8J

Just grab something like this. It has a few options to choose from

Because I want one as well, Here you are.

Forget those, they don't work. Get a tool
Tweezerman No-Slip Skin Care Tool by Tweezerman http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WHYATS/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Jt6Utb0DJVX8S

I don't remember where I got it, I've had it for years, but it's identical to this one I found on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Blackhead-Acne-Pimple-Extractor-Utopia-Care/dp/B00A6H2DD4/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1457744448&sr=1-6&keywords=blackhead+tool

My wife found it as a flash sale on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/BESTOPE-Blackhead-Remover-Comedone-Extractor/dp/B019SVHLEY/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1478746937&sr=8-1&keywords=bestope

Or if you don't want to spend $18, you can buy one on Amazon for less than a dollar.

I use one of these to scoop them out.

Try nasal irrigation to wash allergens out from your nasal cavities. I'm like you, allergic to everything here in N. California (including cats and dogs), and years of allergy shots did nothing for me. I cope by

• Using a neti pot with distilled water, usually after being outside for any length of time, and before bed. Most pharmacies have these, and they are cheap.
  
• Claritin-D (or generic) 12-hour before bed and in the morning.
  
• Showering before bed if I've been outside a lot.
  
• Washing bed-clothes and vacuuming regularly.
  
• Using a face steamer like this if I start wheezing from asthma
  
• If things get really bad for me again I might try a prescription nasal spray, like Veramyst, Flonase, or a generic. I just hate paying a physician to get something that's over-the-counter in other countries...
  
  Good luck!

This is what I use to pop pimples and extract blackheads. I just sanitize it before and after each use and have never had any problems. I will never use my fingers again.

Comedone extractor.

Warning it's an amazon link so if you're not buying open in incognito so you aren't recommended them.

ULTA or Sephora has these (I've never seen them elsewhere); they're long metal rods with a tip that has a metal circle and you press the metal circle on whatever you want to get out and it does so without damaging the skin or leaving scars. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0017KCPU0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/180-3710656-8958002

pretty close

or this

SOLO Mio - Sonic Facial Brush, Cleanser & Massager https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OYZKBVA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_JYtHxb3C4PFAC

I was semi-ranting against the foreo the other day, but this is really cheap.

I have bought The Clarisonic, The Foreo, Konjac and I rarely use any of them. I prefer and found double cleansing is enough plus AHA every 3rd day.

I found these Silicone Scrubbers at TJMaxx for a couple of bucks and use them more than I use the expensive brushes.

Use an extractor toollike these

$1.22

this one

http://www.amazon.com/Neon-SK-5D-Operated-Analyzer-Traveling/dp/B00XL8RY2A

It’s a comedone extractor.
This is the kit I use (but I’m just an amateur)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019SVHLEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8XcKBbSWA3BTS

Here you go.

https://www.amazon.com/BESTOPE-Blackhead-Remover-Comedone-Extractor/dp/B019SVHLEY

It's something similar to this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019SVHLEY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apap_vFn1ZpZU5l5mv

Here you go

Here's the one I have...there are pics with tool explanation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019SVHLEY/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_dojPzb7PRCM1P

Is this the tool you were thinking of?

They are only a few bucks at Wal-Mart.

You too can have one!

EDIT: Here is one for 6$ from Amazon

Here you go....

Here it is!

Facial Sauna ($23.99, on "Bomb" WL)

My sister actually gave it to me, but after looking around I found one that looks exactly the same.

.83

$0.84

Blackhead extractor-
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Toolz-Double-Loop-Facial/dp/B001B7GJ2E/ref=pd_sim_bt_6

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001B7GJ2E/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1381296911&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

second one on the left

try this link if the last one doesn't work

Super cheap thing :D

it's an extractor

I avoided it for a while but it only made things worse with the pile of dead skin. I started to use these silicone scrubbers and the results have been amazing. After a bit I’ve incorporated a chemical exfoliator for off days or mornings to specific parts of my face that handles it well. Hope this helps! where I bought it

On the off chance this is still a problem for you, I give you THIS THING. I wish a decade ago someone had told me that for $6 I could not look like a walking syphilis trap.

I know everyone’s joking about r/popping but seriously some zits need to be lanced.

1. Pierce top with a lancet.
   
   
2. Squeeze junk out (preferably with the looped wire extractor).
   
   
3. Apply salicylic acid (wipe with a Stridex pad).
   
   
4. Apply a hydrocolloid bandage (Nexcare Acne Cover, or cut to size Dynarex Dressing).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OYZKBVA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the link, it's the SOLO Mia Sonic Face Cleanser and Massage Brush

You know that tool that doctors use that has a small hole in the center? It has a handle, and the doctor takes it and pushes it into things like these, and sometimes large blackheads to get the dirt to surface more.

I want to use that tool SOOO bad on this guy. but then id throw up


Edit: I guess theyre just called Blackhead Removal Tools

$0.88! cuz my face is groooosssss :/

Non Canadian Link

Damn flappy heads /s

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006Z96OI2/ref=aw_ls_1_3?colid=1XX5RSTNJIF5C&coliid=I6INKJLQSABKU

These have intrigued me forever and i really wanna try it out!

Food for the rest of my life, Spam musubi.

Pet peeve, when people call glitter "sprinkles". I work with glitter and encounter this way too often.

Fear, definitely sharks.

blackhead remover/pimple popper. Works sooooo much better than fingernails, and is incredible satisfying to use. Those little bastards just pop right out with just about no pain.

http://www.amazon.com/Body-Toolz-Double-Loop-Facial/dp/B001B7GJ2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324247484&sr=8-1

I have both the Clarisonic and a Foreo Luna dupe and I much prefer my Foreo Luna dupe (the Solo Mio, at least $100 cheaper - Solo Mio - Amazon). I have dry skin with some texture and I can feel a difference when I use the Solo with my regular cleanser a few times a week. Meanwhile, I find the Clarisonic a bit too irritating for my skin. I also don't think it's the most hygienic.

I'm going to SKA hell for this... Sterilize it (with fire. seriously) and use it and then clean the area with something to dry that shit out like tea tree oil.

Prevent with BHA. Wear sunscreen. Blah blah blah.