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White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer? (Gross language LOL)

mima — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:17:13 GMT

Could this be? I have fought white stuff in my pores for years. These are not zits or irritations. After I wash my face, I can see the white in my pores using a powerful mag. mirror. White dots everywhere, especially in the large pores. If I do get a zit, white stuff comes out and it is not pus (sorry to be graphic). I can squeeze (no lectures please) a bit of white stuff out for days. It never all comes out at once like popping a zit. It is like thick moisurizer coming out of a small pore. I have tried different cleansers with the same results.

I'm thinking a gel moisturizer would be better. I do use a toner and can't see the white in my pores any longer, but I'm sure it is there all day before I wash my face.

Anyone know of a good gel (clear) moisturizer that is good for acne prone, oily skin. BTW, I'm 60 years old if that matters.

The moisturizer I've used for years is by Murad, so it's suppose to be good stuff.

P.S. The white stuff is not the waxy stuff either, it is an opaque pure white substance.

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer?

Sunshine Kate — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:18:25 GMT

It seems to me your cleanser is not cleaning well deep into the pores. I would experiment with different cleansers.

I use a Clarisonic and it works well. Have you tried one?

Good luck to you finding a remedy.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:27:03 GMT

I could be wrong but it sounds like you have enlarged pores. Maybe start using something to treat pores rather than disguising the problem. I know you mentioned "acne prone" skin so that makes sense that you may have large pores...they go hand in hand usually. Something with salicylic acid will help clear pores and reduce their size so they become less noticeable.

You may have "pore sludge". google it.

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer?

mima — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:39:13 GMT

@Sunshine Kate wrote:
It seems to me your cleanser is not cleaning well deep into the pores. I would experiment with different cleansers.

I use a Clarisonic and it works well. Have you tried one?

Good luck to you finding a remedy.

@Sunshine KateYes, I have a Clarisonic. I used the sensitive brush and it still makes me break out. It is in the closet.

I actually have tried a bunch of different cleansers. Murad, Proactiv + and Purpose to name a few.

Thanks for your ideas though.

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DJP — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:43:41 GMT

Maybe try a dermatologist?

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer?

mima — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 21:44:50 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
I could be wrong but it sounds like you have enlarged pores. Maybe start using something to treat pores rather than disguising the problem. I know you mentioned "acne prone" skin so that makes sense that you may have large pores...they go hand in hand usually. Something with salicylic acid will help clear pores and reduce their size so they become less noticeable.

You may have "pore sludge". google it.

@SilleeMee YES, I do have enlarged pores.I also use salicylic acid everyday (Murad). I do have pore sludge! Interesting. I've never heard of it. Thanks for mentioning it.

I'll keep googling!

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer?

Naturesbeauty — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:00:51 GMT

Google: Milia

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer? (Gross language LOL)

Goldengate8361 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:06:24 GMT

If the white doesn't show, why not just leave it alone? Just a thought.

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sidsmom — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:12:33 GMT

The blemishes you do have....are they enlarged?

"...white stuff out for days"....could they be cysts?

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer? (Gross language LOL)

NycVixen — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:30:25 GMT

What you need is a product to keep your pores clean. I have oily skin. I've been using Sunday Riley's Good Genes Treatment since March 2015 and I no longer have issues with clogged pores. It's pricey but it works.

I only use a small amount at night every other day and a bottle for me lasts about 5 months or so.

I use Purity and Microdelivery together as my cleanser and it gets my oily skin clean w/o overdrying it. I also couldn't use Clarisonic; I use the Foreo Luna and I've had it since about 2013. Very gentle deep cleaning sonic action. No brushes to replace or that can harbour bacteria.

I also use Paula's Choice 2% BHA but honestly no other product but Good Genes has ever made my skin and my pores stay clean and acne free for this long.

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer? (Gross language LOL)

geezerette — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:29:17 GMT

I think I know what you're talking about. Not acne or the small milia acne, just the gunk that accumulates in pores. I've tried various salicylic acids that promise to dissolve that stuff and they never do.

The only thing that I have found that works on that is extraction. Either professionally or with a home device. QVC sold one some time ago, called Le Mieux I believe, and it worked. I'm sure there are others available, or you could consult a dermatologist or aesthetician.

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer? (Gross language LOL)

Stormygirl — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:37:11 GMT

I cannot use any creamy or thick cleansers....only foaming ones so I avoid the dreaded "pore sludge" (smiles) Yes the Le Miex worked fairly well for me too. Darn those enlarged pores I know!

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer? (Gross language LOL)

mima — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:40:33 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
The blemishes you do have....are they enlarged?
"...white stuff out for days"....could they be cysts?

Yes, they are the large hurting ones. But I can see white in the pores that aren't zits/cysts also.

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willdob3 — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:49:07 GMT

@mima -

SKINN Cosmentics makes some good products for cleansing and reducing pores. They've made a noticeable difference for me.

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer? (Gross language LOL)

sidsmom — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 22:53:38 GMT

@mima wrote:
@sidsmom wrote:
The blemishes you do have....are they enlarged?
"...white stuff out for days"....could they be cysts?

Yes, they are the large hurting ones. But I can see white in the pores that aren't zits/cysts also.

Bless your heart.

Re: large ones....I've seen enough "Dr. Pimple Popper' on YouTube

to know how hurty they can be. She always says you have

to remove the cyst sack or chances are they will fill back up.

She usually does an incision to removes the entire sack.

We can pick & squeeze, but only a pro can remove the sack.

Sounds like you might make an appt with a derm...good luck, dear!

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IMissSuperPoke — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:01:04 GMT

I had this happen and thought it was my sunscreen in my makeup. I changed (can't remember which brand) and my skin got better. If it was another ingredient clogging my pores in that, I don't know. Now I use Paula's Choice SPF and foundation without sunscreen. If you find this could be it, I'd like to know, thanks! @mima

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Shanus — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:52:15 GMT

@Naturesbeauty I had the white "cysts" or clogged pores under my eyes when I changed to a heavy undereye cream. It was too rich and clogged pores. Derm said called "millia". They have to remove them so that you don't get scars. Some facialists are licensed to remove them but not all.

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CalMom — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:58:42 GMT

@Save the Whales wrote:
Google: Milia

This is exactly what it is and is very common.

I love how all the women give incorrect responses. Everyone is a know it all!

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer?

happygolfcartrider — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 01:00:24 GMT

@CalMom wrote:
@Save the Whales wrote:
Google: Milia
This is exactly what it is and is very common.

I love how all the women give incorrect responses. Everyone is a know it all!

So if all the women are wrong, what is the correct answer?

Re: White stuff in my pores from my white moisturizer?

SilleeMee — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 01:01:11 GMT

Microdermabrasion with suction is very beneficial for clogged pores. There are several home devices on the market now to pick from. I think this might be another option to look into for pore management.