Peeling mask?
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enjoys freebies · Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:19 am Quote

Hi Ladies,

I was just wondering if anybody can recommend a peeling mask that works like the Biore nose strips? I just tried the Biore nose strip last night and it peeled off a lot of little black heads on my nose! Embarassed

I was wondering if there's a face mask like that and perhaps I can rid my face of little black heads? Sad

Thanks in advance!

Poohbear

Fri Aug 06, 2004 9:29 am Quote

Hi Pooh Bear,

I tried the Biore strips so long ago it seems it was in a previous life, lol! As I recall, they didn't do a thing for me (blackheads too embedded?), but I later read a magazine article by a dermatologist which stated that the strips yank off the protective outer layer of the dermis--a definite no-no for proper skin care. I never touched them after that.

Speaking of products that can rip your skin off, a few months ago I ordered a skincare product by Pola from Japan. When the package arrived, I discovered several sample packets of fruit infused peel-off masks for the face--papaya and the like--at the bottom of the box. Yay! I dropped everything, ran to the bathroom and slathered on the goo from forehead to neck, then let it dry. The instructions said to grap the edges of the dried mask from the bottom and pull up. Aiyeeeee, was that a mistake!! This stuff cleaved to my skin like a thin layer of hardened rubber cement. In my zeal to dislodge the thing from my face, I really yanked and ripped the skin (and fine downy hairs) from beneath my chin, leaving an angry red mess on my skin. I then tried to chisel the stuff off using my fingernails and a steel dental tool--wouldn't budge. Finally, out of desperation, I stuck my face in a sink full of hot water until the mask melted down enough for me to scrub off the rest with gobs of soap. Needless to say, I threw the remaining packets into the trash, thank you very much!

You might find the following info useful--I stumbled across it while surfing the web and thought it might be of interest to Biore aficionados. Some of it is pretty darn funny. And since you're a Pooh Bear, you might like the facial honey recipe posted below. Cheers!
_______________________

Say Goodbye to Blackheads

Facial Cleaning

Although I love how Biore Strips clean out the pores on my face, I don't love the price of them. I think a box of 12 runs about $6. Does anyone know of a way to make them at home?
Anne

Head to the Dollar Store

I have a suggestion for the reader who likes Biore facial strips but not the cost. Check your local dollar store! I know of at least two nearby dollar stores, as well as three others that aren't so near, that all carry generic versions of these facial strips. Some don't have as many strips as Biore does, but at only $1 a box, you can afford to stock up.
Tana, NJ

Baking Soda is the Answer

Biore strips are actually damaging to your pores if you use them too often. An excellent pore cleanser that is very gentle and super inexpensive is baking soda. Make a paste of it in your hand with water or a liquid facial cleanser like Cetaphil. Then use it on your face as a gentle scrub. Your face will feel incredible clean.
Mary Alice

Suave May Be Cheaper

Suave has the same type of strip for cheaper. I'm not sure of the price because I haven't bought them in a while, but I know they are cheaper. Have you thought about washing your face with a soft loofa pad morning and night. Remember that drinking water helps as well. Take your weight and divide it in half and that is the amount of water in ounces you should take in everyday.
Sally in Colorado

Who'd have thought?

Elmer's glue works just as well as Biore strips. Have you ever slathered the glue on your hands and watched it dry and then peeled it off? Spread a little glue on your acne-prone area and let it dry. Then, peel it off. It will "grab" every little particle of dirt and lift it away.
Stephanie

Another Elmer's Glue Proponent

This substitute peel-off mask idea comes from Looking Good Newsletter.

You know those strips you can buy to remove blackheads and dirt from your face? Yep, they're not cheap. There is another way to achieve the same results and at a cost of pennies, or less. It's Elmer's Glue. You heard me, good old fashioned Elmer's Glue that most of us grew up using for one thing or another.

Apply a layer of glue on your face, concentrating on the nose area if that is a problem area for you. Let it dry completely and peel off as you would with a peel-off mask. Rinse what residue doesn't come off when peeling. Feel your skin. Pretty nice, huh? Follow with a toner if you like.

Elmer's Glue disclaimer: When using Elmer's Glue as a beauty treatment, one should make sure they are not allergic to the product. While I don't know the statistics of "Elmer's Glue allergy," there is a chance that someone, somewhere, is allergic to the stuff. Also, I would like to add that when applying glue to your face, it is not advisable to apply glue anywhere near the eyes to prevent the possibly hazardous "Glued Eye Syndrome." Likewise for the mouth area.
A.

Answer Inside the Egg

On the inside of an egg is a little piece of "skin." It's transparent, usually located at the base. Peel it off and apply it to your nose or anywhere blackheads occur. It will draw out the impurities in your skin. Apply it fresh and peel it off when it dries. You may need to add a bit of water to remove it.
Crystal

This Works for Me!

I found out that using the same sugary mixture that women use to remove hair works just as well for cleaning pores, like the Biore Clear Pore Strips.

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup honey
juice from 1/2 of a lemon
2 tsp. of glycerin

Place all the ingredients, except the glycerin, into a saucepan. Heat over medium/high heat until it reaches 240 degrees F. It will not work if it doesn't reach 240 Degrees F. The "wax" will turn an amber color.

Pour it into a small wide mouth jar, add 2 tsp. of glycerin, and stir well. After it cools to about 115 degrees F., apply a thin layer to the area you want with a stiff spatula or other utensil. Then, place a clean washcloth evenly over the area and press firmly. Let the "wax" cool even more before you pull the washcloth off. Finally, pull the washcloth off in a quick even manner, just like you would a Biore strip.
Mary

Not a Bad Result

I actually used to know the dermatologist who "invented" these types of facial strips. How did he invent them? He said that for many years during skin studies he used regular scotch tape to pull out the "contents" of pores. Simple as that. I've tried it at home, and it's not a bad result at all.

By the way, this same dermatologist recommends Dove soap and Vaseline for your everyday skin care. Although he admits that Vaseline isn't the most cosmetically pleasing product, he says it does the same job as much more expensive lotions.
Marceline

Try this Recipe

Here is a recipe from glamourgirlsinc.com. Take 1 Tbsp. of Knox unflavored gelatin and 1 1/2 Tbsp. milk. Microwave for 10 seconds and apply to face. Let it dry for 30 minutes (will dry very stiff). Peel it off. This works just like Biore Strips.
Diane

Milk of Magnesia?

Have I got some great advice for you. Go to your local library or bookstore and get the book "Don't Go to the Make-up Counter Without Me" by Paula Begoun. She's a consumer researcher on cosmetics and her book, which is 1083 pages of good advice, compares every company on the market. She just published her 6th edition.

She has several recipes for facials, but the most unique one, the one I use because I have extremely oily skin, is Milk of Magnesia. Sounds funny, but I swear it works and it's cheap. A large bottle for about $4.50 lasts a long time. Just apply a thin layer and let it dry. Soon blemishes and blackheads dry up and go away. I've tried everything on the market and this one works best.
Toni

enjoys freebies · Fri Aug 06, 2004 10:55 am Quote

hehehehe... crinklecut, thanks for the infos.! Laughing

Alright, forget peeling mask then! Embarassed

Well, does anybody have any suggestion for a mask that can get rid of little bumps/blackheads under my skin? I've been using Gly Derm everynight, but it doesn't seem to get rid of these bumps, I can easiy feel them under my skin! Hate them so much, but don't know what to do! Sad

Sat Aug 07, 2004 1:05 am Quote

There is (or was) a mask called Devina's Choice that had tea tree oil in it and it solidified on your face and you could peel it off like those strips. I think the company is from Ireland if I remember correctly and the mask itself (and shipping too) is pretty cheap.

When I was in Taiwan I did see quite a few brands that were liquid/cream versions of the Biore strips. Sorry, I can't remember what the brands were anymore Sad

But, I DO know that Shiseido makes one (at least in the asian markets) so it might be worth asking at the counter.

Mabsy

enjoys freebies · Sat Aug 07, 2004 9:53 am Quote

interesting advices from crinklecut

I did heard about the egg works well on removing blackheads, and greenbean powder for detoxifying.

For products in the market, personally find that Seikiho mask white (but black in color) and clear lotion with clear cotton are good choice. The mask is peeling one but mild than biore strip yet still effective to clean up the pores. They claim it's for whitening but nothing highly impressive on that. The lotion use together with the special cotton with strip patterns helps to wipe off those blackheads in hardly-to-be-reached areas. Another facial scrub that could be useful is Khiel's papaya scrub, which can polish your skin but not harsh.

enjoys freebies · Mon Aug 09, 2004 8:05 am Quote

Thank you Mabsy and Sab! I will check out Shiseido products.

enjoys freebies · Wed Aug 25, 2004 12:03 pm Quote

One of the Sephora Sales girl told me that bliss has excellent peel-off masks, I haven't tried it yet but the come in a powder form and you mix it with water. Leave it on till dries and then peel off. Maybe you can try that.

enjoys freebies · Wed Aug 25, 2004 1:47 pm Quote

supposedly salicylic acid exfoliates INSIDE your pores so is supposed to be great at removing sebum deposits and blackheads. Perhaps you could look for a 2% or greater Salicyclic Acid mask? I think Neutrogena makes one called "Clean Pore" and Clean and Clear makes one, too. I bet EDS has something that is a BHA (Salicyclic acid) mask as well. I'm sure Mabsy would know.

enjoys freebies · Wed Aug 25, 2004 3:32 pm Quote

the bliss task masks don't peel the same way as something like a biore strip. the task masks come in powder form that you mix w. water and apply thickly. after about 15-20 minutes it rubberizes and you remove/peel it off in one large piece. they don't "remove" anything like a strip, but solidify to help products that you've put on underneath soak into your skin really well.

i remember buying a liquidy mask that would dry to peel off like a biore strip...i think it was by s5, a shishedo company, does s5 exist anymore? i bought it at least 7 years ago.

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