Blocked pores - Nothings working! please help

cashpoortimerich

Daft question, the pores on my nose are wide open and full of gunk but I wouldn't call them blackheads as such, would this oil method help to close up the pores after the gunk comes out? If not, is there anything else I can try to keep the pores closed?

Am I right in saying that you don't use a moisturiser with the oil method? I always use a moisturiser with an SPF so not sure I could go without it.

MrsE_2

cashpoortimerich wrote: »

Daft question, the pores on my nose are wide open and full of gunk but I wouldn't call them blackheads as such, would this oil method help to close up the pores after the gunk comes out? If not, is there anything else I can try to keep the pores closed?

Am I right in saying that you don't use a moisturiser with the oil method? I always use a moisturiser with an SPF so not sure I could go without it.

I think I have that too.

Are your pores enlarged & when you squeeze them yellowish/whiteish stuff with a fairly thick consistancy (bit like cream cheese:o ) comes out, but not black head on it, just the yellow tube of gunk?

shays_mum

Def sounds like my nose pores , & i have the open ones at the side of my nose on both cheeks - look so aging
Tried retin a was burning me & made my skin super sensitive, the lines around my eyes seemed more defined than before :mad:
Have been using the botanics range for blemished skin/enlarged pores.....seems ok, but the ones on my nose won't move without those boire strips (can get these in the £1 shop) will the oil method..........

MrsE_2

shays_mum wrote: »

Def sounds like my nose pores , & i have the open ones at the side of my nose on both cheeks - look so aging
Tried retin a was burning me & made my skin super sensitive, the lines around my eyes seemed more defined than before :mad:
Have been using the botanics range for blemished skin/enlarged pores.....seems ok, but the ones on my nose won't move without those boire strips (can get these in the £1 shop) will the oil method..........

I've done mine with those strips but it doesn't last two minutes because the pores are so open

I have lots of little ones on my nose & some on my chin.

shays_mum

me too.....but its all i can think of as they are so unslightly & they stand out a mile - no amount of makeup can hide these

MrsE_2

shays_mum wrote: »

me too.....but its all i can think of as they are so unslightly & they stand out a mile - no amount of makeup can hide these

Oh I wonder if they are the same.

With a light foundation & powder mine are completly hidden.

Mine are flat not raised.

They are pores that are not closed tight with a tiny tube of stuff in them that comes out when you squeeze them:o

shays_mum

They are pores that are not closed tight with a tiny tube of stuff in them that comes out when you squeeze them:o[/quote]

Def got these, they look like wiggly worms when they come out :eek:!!

suki1964

What you are squeezing out is the sebum, stuck there through plugging with skin cells.

You need to exfoliate daily to keep the dead skin cells from blocking the pores and you need to deep cleanse as gently as possible to stop the skin producing even more sebum - and you need to moisturise. The skin will go into over drive producing sebum if you use anything too harsh or drying.

The castor oil cleanse method is working here as well, even hubby has said Im looking good I use 1/3rd castor oil to 2/3 sunflower/olive oil and not only is it working to keep the pores clean, Im producing less oil myself so the t-zone shine is not making an appearence till later in the day. And cos my skin is looking so good Im even forgoing my foundation. for now.

I got my castor oil from Sainsburys Pharmacy counter and I have seen it in loads of chemists - just ask if you dont see it

MrsE_2

Thanks Suki

I have the Liz Earle exfoliater & skin brightner, I will use more often:o

shays_mum

I use the botanics range so cleanse,tone & moisturise-its helped with my overly sensitive skin & redness around the nose area. If i exfoliated everyday, my nose would be even redder , but will give the oil method a try.
Before i got really lazy with my skin, i was using fullers earth on my skin which went a long way in calming it down & stopping spots in their tracks, but no joy on the eternal red-nose