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A pore cleanser is a product made to get rid of excess dirt
and oil from your skin, particularly your face and nose. While
several over the counter facial washes also refer to themselves
as pore cleansers, what will be discussed here will be the dirt
suction tool itself, which promises to leave your skin a whole
lot cleaner after treatment.
The suction level of pore cleansers is low, so you don't need
to worry about taking a chunk of skin off your face. It only
targets the dirt and accumulated grime embedded in your pores.
Regularly washing your face does help keep your skin stay clean
and healthy. However, the frequent use of pore cleansing tools
will help you prevent
acne skin problems in the future, because such tools are
able to reach deep down into areas lather-based products can't.
Making the most out of the pore cleanser it's best to use a
pore cleanser if your pores are open. You can do this by steaming
your face over hot water to loosen them up. Just be careful
not to stay too long or you might scald yourself. A hot shower
is also okay, if you’re not really keen on hunching over
a basin of hot water.
Clean your face thoroughly first before you begin extracting.
Make sure no excess dirt or makeup is left on your face before
you open your pores, as these can aggravate the situation and
result in pimples (which are a lot more annoying!). The recommended
use of pore
cleansers in around two to three times a week. Doing it
everyday is not only tedious but might also cause other infections
and inflammations.
Where to use the pore cleanser
Much of the deep seated dirt can be found in our cheeks, nose,
forehead and chin, so these are the areas you need to concentrate
on. Try not to use the pore cleanser on you hairline and eye
areas, because your skin is likely to be thinner there. Picking
on them might only lead to scarring.
After cleaning your pores, be sure to disinfect and apply moisturizer
to soothe your skin. It may feel a little red and tender after
the treatment, so you need to make it feel like it has done
a good job enduring the pain. Yes, pain. Some of the blackheads
and white heads on our skin are so embedded that it will take
a while to get them out, even with a fully steamed face and
a very good pore cleanser.
Don't force the dirt out if you can't do it in one or two tries.
You are not a skin expert and this job is best left to the professionals.
Once you've started on a pore cleansing regimen, you'll notice
that your skin will become brighter and softer in about two
to three weeks. Results vary, though, but you will definitely
feel a lot lighter after. Users of pore cleansers have sworn
to their effectiveness in gaining softer and brighter skin.
Dr. Khadavi is an expert on dermatology and acne
care, and writes regularily on the field of skin care and
is a leader addressing acne in adults. |
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