Almost all girls are faced with the problem of skin contamination and the appearance of black dots on it. The process is quite natural, but it doesn’t get any easier: it seems that the skin looks worse and the hands are stretched either to put a layer of the tonal layer more tightly to hide this “disgrace”, or squeeze it out. However, neither the first nor the second option completely solves the problem, and black dots appear again. Even going to an expensive procedure for cleaning the salon to the beautician does not guarantee to get rid of adversity forever. Let's see what it is and whether it is possible to clean the pores on the nose at home.
What are black dots
For some reason, it is generally accepted that black dots are the destiny of either teenagers or people with oily or combination skin type. However, it is not. Even owners of dry skin can find open comedones in the t-zone. They arise due to the fact that the sebaceous glands are periodically clogged with excess sebum, dead skin cells and dust. The pores become clogged and turn dark.
Reasons for the appearance
The main reasons for the appearance of black dots is considered improperly selected skin care and insufficient cleansing. Everyone knows that you need to wash twice a day and remove makeup before going to bed, but in practice, not every girl does it. As a result, tonalik and dirt remain on the face until morning, the pores become clogged and appear well if only black dots, not acne. Poor cosmetics, too dense foundation, which does not allow the skin to breathe, can also lead to the appearance of black spots.
Improper nutrition can provoke the occurrence of open comedones: abuse of fatty, spicy, sweets, coffee and alcohol. Do not give up your favorite food forever, but if you notice that there are more and more black dots, despite competent skin care, you should reconsider your diet.
Hormonal background, stress, some medications, ecology also affect the formation of open comedones. If it is not possible to cleanse the nasal pores of blackheads using cosmetic procedures and the increased greasiness of the skin is alarming, it may be worth going to a consultation with an endocrinologist and gynecologist.
Options for Combating Imperfection
If you decide to clean the pores of the nose from blackheads at home, then you should know that there are several options for dealing with the "enemy". Which method to choose depends on the type of skin, the time at your disposal, allergic reactions to the components of the masks.
Alternative to salon procedures
Mechanical facial cleansing is one of the most effective options that our grandmothers used, looking for a way to clean the pores on the nose.
Beauticians strongly do not recommend carrying out the procedure on their own because of the high risk of damaging the skin and causing any infection. However, this does not stop anyone. You can avoid unwanted inflammation if you approach the process correctly.
To begin, remove makeup from the face and wash. Prepare a steam bath to prepare your skin for cleaning.
To do this, you will need a towel, a saucepan, about two liters of water and one tablespoon of chamomile, St. John's wort, sage - to your taste. Bring the water to a boil, remove the saucepan from the heat, cover your head with a towel and bend over the steam - not too close so as not to burn your face. Sit for 10-15 minutes so that the pores open.
If you are afraid of getting burned, then you can hold a towel over the saucepan, and then put it on your face and lie down with it for 10-15 minutes. It is worth considering that steam baths are contraindicated if you are prone to rosacea. Then your option is to clean your face after taking a bath or shower.
After the face is steamed, it is time to start mechanical cleaning. Wash your hands well, wipe them with alcohol or vodka, especially under the nails. Ideally, wrap each finger with a bandage dipped in a 1% salicylic acid solution. Gently and slightly press on the problem areas, if the black dot does not give in the first time, do not be zealous.
To make the procedure more hygienic, you can use a “uno spoon” instead of fingers. This device is specially designed for lovers of facial cleansing and will help cleanse pores on the nose at home.
After the procedure, wipe the face with tonic or apply a pore tightening agent .
Such cleaning is recommended to be carried out at most twice a month, so as not to aggravate the situation and not to expand the pores.
Gelatin masks
There are less traumatic ways to clean the pores on the nose and any other problem area. For example, masks. The gelatin mask, despite its budget, will do the job perfectly. There are several types of cooking masks, choose the one you like best.
Dairy
The most common and easiest option, how to clean the pores on the nose using gelatin, is a mask with milk.
To prepare it, you will need a tablespoon of edible gelatin and milk. If there is a desire to apply a thicker mixture, then it is worth increasing the proportions, for example, 2: 2. After the gelatin swells, heat the mixture in the microwave or in a water bath.
The resulting mass is applied with a makeup brush, cotton pad or fingers and leave to dry (15-20 minutes). Porridge should solidify to a dense film. After the set time, carefully, but quickly remove the mask in one smooth motion - this will help to avoid unpleasant sensations. If you did everything correctly, then on the inner surface of the film there will be tubercles or small dots.
Wipe your face with lotion or apply a tonic serum.
Gelatin with egg
This gelatin mask can be perfectly cleaned, narrow the pores on the nose.
As in the previous recipe, mix the gelatin in equal proportions with water or milk, leave to swell, and then heat in a water bath. While the mixture cools, separate the protein from the yolk, introduce the protein into the mixture, gently stirring.
Put the resulting mask on a previously cleaned and steamed face and leave it to dry completely. Then remove the film and wipe the face with tonic.
Soda masks
Another budget option, how to clean the pores on the nose, is a cleansing mask with soda.
The fastest and easiest way to use soda is to mix one tablespoon of washing gel and a tablespoon of regular salt. Stir, apply to problem areas (nose, chin, forehead) and hold for 5-10 minutes, no more. Wash off with water.
Oatmeal and soda
To one tablespoon of oatmeal crushed in a blender, add a teaspoon of soda, a tablespoon of lemon juice and milk. Mix thoroughly and apply on face. Hold the mask for 5-10 minutes, then wash.
Activated carbon masks
If the previous options do not suit you with something, but you are still looking for ways to clean the pores on your nose, an activated carbon mask deserves attention. This is one of the popular methods of getting rid of open comedones at home.
The easiest and fastest way to prepare a mask with charcoal is using boiled water. All you need: a tablespoon of water and three tablets of activated carbon. Crush the coal to a state of dust, add water, stir and apply the resulting mixture to problem areas. Wait for it to dry completely, then rinse thoroughly.
Coal and clay
To prepare the mask, you will need two tablets of coal, a tablespoon of cosmetic clay (black or blue), a little boiled water.
Crush the coal into dust, add clay to it and carefully pour a spoonful of water. A homogeneous slurry should be obtained, reminiscent of sour cream in density. If there is little water, add a little more.
On the pre-cleaned face, apply the resulting mask and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then wash and rub your face with lotion.
Activated Carbon Gel Mask
If you are looking for how to clean the pores on the nose and do not suffer from rosacea, then try to prepare an activated carbon gelatin mask. According to the girls who tested the product on themselves, the mask perfectly cleans even the smallest pores.
Crush half a tablet of activated charcoal, add a teaspoon of milk and half a teaspoon of edible gelatin to it. Mix everything thoroughly and heat in a water bath or microwave. Apply to problem areas and leave to dry completely. Then gently remove in one quick motion.
Lighten the black dots
Every day, you will not do masks eliminating black dots, as well as mechanical cleaning. Then how to get rid of comedones? You can lighten them and make them not so noticeable.
Very oily skin, some recommend wiping with a solution of hydrogen peroxide, but it should be borne in mind that it is very dry and can cause increased sebum secretion. So peroxide can be replaced with lemon juice or a solution of ascorbic acid, mixed in equal proportions with water. The resulting lotion should be wiped with a face once a day for two to three weeks.
A more gentle option for the skin is a solution of baby soap with salt and soda. Rub a small piece of fragrance-free baby soap on a grater, dissolve it in water. Add half a teaspoon of baking soda and salt. Soak a cotton swab in the resulting solution, wipe your face and leave for a couple of minutes. Then rinse your face with water.
To maintain the beauty of the skin, do not forget to remove makeup, wash and pamper it with simple (moisturizing or nourishing) masks.