clogged pores on nose

I have read a lot of negative reviews on the Biore strips, for cleaning out clogged pores. Most reviews feel that they didn't work worth a darn! I really need to find SOMETHING that will pull out the stuff from the pores on my nose. Sorry..I know this is gross, but I have never found anything yet that truly works. When I look into my 7X magnifying mirror and see all the clogged pores, I usually gently, with my fingers wrapped in kleenex, squeeze a lot of the stuff out, but within a day or two, it is just as bad again. Does anyone have any ideas about what really works? I use 2% salisylic acid ( beta hydroxy acid )after washing my face, every night, but still those nose pores are clogged. Thanks a bunch, in advance, for any ideas! Margo

Cliniques Total Turnaround cream has worked wonders for my pores. It runs at around $30 USD but a little bit goes a LONG way. Another thing that works a treat is Queen Helenes mint Julep mask, put it just on your nose and rinse when it has dried and you should notice a huge difference immediatly. The Mint Julep mask is dirt cheap and avaliable at the drugstore.

HTH

If you want to splurge and get a facial the skin aesthetician usually does extractions. Also, a facial is really good for your skin if you go this route.

I don't think clogged pores is something you can permanently take care of. My dermatologist was laughing at the Biore Strips, he said wait three days and they'll be clogged again. I think everyone has good suggestions about what works, but it probably won't be permanent.

The Panasonic Pore cleanser is a great way to get rid of the nastiness on the nose.

There are other brands that are cheaper. However, I would recommend the Panasonic because of the warranty.

I love it, and I've had it for a year. I use it every week. It's satisfying to see all the gunk that comes out with this gadget.

It takes a couple of weeks to get the pores 'conditioned'. After that, the crap will come out like toothpaste out of your nose pores.

mine cleared up when i started using an Rx cleanser containing sulfur. i believe there are OTC acne bars containing sulfur.

If you have small pores with no clogs why on earth would you want to use a pore cleanser?

I've heard that biore strips will make pores even larger. The pore cleanser is different because it doesn't irritate the skin the way biore does. It's more of a little vacuum rather than a piece of industrial strength adhesive.

Retin A does wonders too!

Sandra in PA

That's what I expected too, but I had the oddest experience. The first time I used the Biore strips, probably about 6 years ago now, I was amazed. It pulled out SO much gunk

They changed their formula to something less adhesive. The biore strips now are pretty lame. I thought I just got a bad batch, but nope. Bummer. Because I liked the Biore strips of five years ago.

: : They changed their formula to something less adhesive. : The biore strips now are pretty lame. I thought I just : got a bad batch, but nope. : Bummer. Because I liked the Biore strips of five years ago.

Their 'ultra' version for oily skin is a lot more similar to the original version. it adheres very well and pulls stuff out (though I'm not sure if it's as much as 5 years ago). it also smells of tea tree oil.

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