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Clogged pores

NativeJax — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:13:20 GMT

Suddenly today I noticed I have several clogged pores. I am so strict with my regime but I am wondering if one of two things may have caused this to happen. I have been having awful night sweats and several times waking with it on my brow. secondly, I have been applying some lotions that I would normally use on my hands in an effort to use up some products.

I don't usually get clogged pores. Any suggestions?

Re: Clogged pores

Irshgrl31201 — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:34:51 GMT

@NativeJax wrote:
Suddenly today I noticed I have several clogged pores. I am so strict with my regime but I am wondering if one of two things may have caused this to happen. I have been having awful night sweats and several times waking with it on my brow. secondly, I have been applying some lotions that I would normally use on my hands in an effort to use up some products.

I don't usually get clogged pores. Any suggestions?

Do you use a BHA currently?

Re: Clogged pores

NativeJax — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:53:55 GMT

I am using right now Studio 35 gentle moisturizing cleanser, this is a recent purchase less than two weeks. I usually have neutrogena face wash, the original. I also use st Ives Apricot Scrub twice a week but I tone morning and night after washing my face.

I use the meltdown from SIgnature club a to remove make up, simple Miceller water to remove mascara and I am really good about this routine.

Are there good BHA from the drugstore?

Re: Clogged pores

Irshgrl31201 — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:33:55 GMT

@NativeJax wrote:
I am using right now Studio 35 gentle moisturizing cleanser, this is a recent purchase less than two weeks. I usually have neutrogena face wash, the original. I also use st Ives Apricot Scrub twice a week but I tone morning and night after washing my face.

I use the meltdown from SIgnature club a to remove make up, simple Miceller water to remove mascara and I am really good about this routine.

Are there good BHA from the drugstore?

I don't know of a decent BHA available in a drugstore. Many contain alcohol or other irritating ingredients not beneficial to the skin. I use the Paulas Choice one and it lasts me a while. St Ives face scrub is actually really quite rough for the face. It contains nut shells which aren't the perfect choice because they can cause microscopic scratches. A better choice would be chemical exfoliants, have you ever tried those? They are also the best choices to get rid of clogged pores. Both BHA and AHA. I do know they Alpha Hydrox brand has some affordable lotions and gels for AHA's.

Re: Clogged pores

NativeJax — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:48:14 GMT

I have not tried them. I just really need something budget friendly:-) I have used st Ives since high school and I know I have read this but I gently exfoliate...I am open to change though.

Re: Clogged pores

Irshgrl31201 — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:54:51 GMT

Since you said this is recent, I would really look at your cleanser. Have you been using the meltdowns for a while with no clogged pores? Alpha Hydrox brand is really budget friendly especially considering you will start off slowly and only use it several times a week. I will look at ingredients at more budget friendly BHA's and see if I can't find you something more affordable but still good for the skin and I will get back to you on this thread.

Re: Clogged pores

NativeJax — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:07:54 GMT

Thank you!

Re: Clogged pores

Texasmouse — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:03:12 GMT

I agree with @Irshgrl31201 about the BHA. I have always had large pores on the "butterfly" area and blackheads on my nose. Paula's Choice 2% BHA has been a game changer for me. It has made a dramatic difference in this area. QVC often has this product at a reasonable price and the bottle lasts a really long time.

Also, you say that you're using a hand product on your face. You have to be careful with that because some of the ingredients in those could be comedogenic.

Re: Clogged pores

SilleeMee — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 13:26:47 GMT

I discovered these pads several years ago and I use one pad every other day. They have kept my skin clear of clogs and the occasional pimple. I can't rave more about these. I get mine at skinmedix dot com. You get 60 pads for $15 and always free shipping with no minimum. 60 pads lasts me two months. I think it's a great deal. Also, there is a 10%-off code at retailmenot.

If you shop at amazon, the name has changed to Replenix...same product.

Re: Clogged pores

Katcat1 — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:31:28 GMT

@NativeJax, First cleanse your face; then apply almost hot water on your face; use an exfoliator and rinse off with warm water. Apply a moisturier or oil like Marula or Argan. Do not use body lotion on face.

Re: Clogged pores

Shanus — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 15:06:53 GMT

@NativeJax Does your toner have alcohol? Very drying. Dermatologist told me NO to apricot scub since has ground up pits that could scratch skin. I used it up on my back.

I think there are acid peels and/or acid pads at drugstore....have to be careful what else you're using. Retin A, Vit. C serum or anything that exfoliates, using acid anything will really dry out face.

Re: Clogged pores

gellergrl — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:18:01 GMT

I just tried a prodect that actually works for me. It's Demitri James SKINN Pure Pore Detox Cleaner and Pore Magnet Pore Perfecting Peel-Off Mask. These are sold as a duo on Evine.com for a very reasonable price of $28 dollars. After using these products for about a week I couldn't even see my pores. Give it a try. I think you'll be very pleased. Evine.com under SKINN.

Re: Clogged pores

NativeJax — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:00:38 GMT

Thank you everyone. I appreciate everyone's suggestions.

Re: Clogged pores

jobiz — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:12:03 GMT

Paula's Choice. Resist. Bha.......will help!!

Re: Clogged pores

Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 04:24:02 GMT

@NativeJax wrote:
Thank you!

I forgot to look today @NativeJax but I haven't forgot about you. I will take a look in the morning and get back to you!

Re: Clogged pores

Mrsq2022 — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 04:46:26 GMT

I would also recommend micellar water for the entire face makeup removal and then I really like tthe Cerave cleanser with salicylic acid. It is around $9 at Target but costs more at other drugstores.

i love the Paula's Choice BHA too, and a little goes a very long way. A $28 bottle can last you at least 6 months if you just apply a few drops to your skin and don't douse a cotton ball with 20 drops each time you apply it. I just apply it to my t-zone at night and it lasts forever.

Re: Clogged pores

Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 04:56:56 GMT

@Mrsq2022 wrote:
I would also recommend micellar water for the entire face makeup removal and then I really like tthe Cerave cleanser with salicylic acid. It is around $9 at Target but costs more at other drugstores.

i love the Paula's Choice BHA too, and a little goes a very long way. A $28 bottle can last you at least 6 months if you just apply a few drops to your skin and don't douse a cotton ball with 20 drops each time you apply it. I just apply it to my t-zone at night and it lasts forever.

Yes, I don't even use a cotton ball or pad. I put a couple of drops on freshly washed hands and it is enough for my entire face and neck.

Re: Clogged pores

NativeJax — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 06:10:25 GMT

Hi all!

I had a busy day so just getting back here. I use the simple Miceller water which I absolutely love! I use this particularly around my eyes to remove mascara. I use Dickinson witch hazel as my toner. Honestly, I think the few clogged pores I have is a result of trying to use up some lotions and creams I don't typically use one my face. I will stop using those on my face. I am sure my face will clear up quickly, last night and tonight I put no creams on after toning, just giving my skin a break for a few days.

I did look up some products I could pick up fairly cheap at the drugstore to have in hand that has the acids, maybe keeping stridex pads on hand for an occasional breakout?

Re: Clogged pores

Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 22:32:25 GMT

@NativeJax wrote:
Hi all!

I had a busy day so just getting back here. I use the simple Miceller water which I absolutely love! I use this particularly around my eyes to remove mascara. I use Dickinson witch hazel as my toner. Honestly, I think the few clogged pores I have is a result of trying to use up some lotions and creams I don't typically use one my face. I will stop using those on my face. I am sure my face will clear up quickly, last night and tonight I put no creams on after toning, just giving my skin a break for a few days.

I did look up some products I could pick up fairly cheap at the drugstore to have in hand that has the acids, maybe keeping stridex pads on hand for an occasional breakout?

Hey @NativeJax. I have been looking up BHA this afternoon that would be carried in a drugstore and I am having a hard time finding ones that aren't filled with alcohol or other irritating ingredients. While Stridex doesnt' have alcohol it does have menthol and cleansing agents that are supposed to rinsed and not left on the skin. That defeats the purpose of BHA as it is to be left ont the skin. Of course you are free to use whatever you like. I would recommend Paulas Choice BHA if you can afford it. If you use it without cotton and just use about 5 drops that is enough to cover your skin on face and neck and it is loaded with a lot of soothing ingredients and antioxidants. In the summer I use it as my moisturizer a lot because I don't need on in warm weather because my skin is combo oily and it gets so humid here, I just can't take a moisturizer much of the time. Anyway, hope that stopping those products helps with your pores. I do know that many use an aspirin mask (as that contains salicylic acid (BHA) and leave that on for 30 or so minutes so that may be more budget friendly for you. If you can get the BHA from Paulas Choice I do know that they have discount codes often. HTH!!!

Re: Clogged pores

NativeJax — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 02:27:50 GMT

@Irshgrl31201...

My goodness thank you so much for looking into this for me! So thoughtful, I really appreciate you looking. I will have to give this a try!

Sorry it took me so long to respond, I have had a busy two days:-)