Using a Blackhead Remover: Is it Worth It?
You may have read conflicting advice on whether or not a blackhead remover tool is worth using. Some people vehemently discourage using blackhead removers, while others tout the brilliance of these devices. So what is the verdict?
One thing for sure, you never want to attempt to squeeze or remove blackheads with your fingernails. This is a definite way to ensure a nasty skin infection and scarring. But is using a blackhead removal tool any better? Let’s weigh the pros and cons:
The pros of using blackhead removers
- Far more sterile than the fingernails, since most extractor are made from stainless steel.
- Relatively inexpensive and readily available almost anywhere.
- Good variety: More than one type of blackhead removal tool depending on your personal needs and preferences
- They actually can remove blackheads quickly and easily.
- Minimizes the risk of infection.
- Great for blackhead removal when you’re in a pinch.
The cons of using a blackhead removers
- They may damage your skin and often leave scars
- Only treating the external symptoms of blackheads, not the underlying cause.
- Can be very painful to use.
- May cause temporary redness of the skin.
- Does not completely guarantee that you won’t get an infection.
- May give the appearance of enlarged pores.
Blackheads removers are worth using if you realize that the results are only a quick-fix and temporary. You also need to know how to prepare your skin prior to extraction. The key to blackhead removers is the quality of the instrument and the technique. If you try to extract a blackhead too hastily, or do so with an inferior tool, you run the risk of spreading bacteria, injuring skin cells and causing an infection.
If you are brave enough to use such a tool at home, make sure you read and adhere to the instructions carefully. Otherwise, it may be best to seek help from a professional dermatologist or aesthician. At the very least, you may ask a skin care professional to show you how to use a blackhead remover properly.
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