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Aine31890
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Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:46 am  |
I've got a few stubborn ones on my nose, as well as a few on my chin. I recently started using Sanctuary Spa Facial Cleansing Oil, after reading about the OCM from this website. I love it. The little blackheads that did come out were so satisfying, in the most disgusting way! :P And I dont know if this is "the purge" or not, but it has brought a few spots to my chin. However it has also made some blackheads on my chin that won't go away, as well as some under the skin bumps, and has done only the minimal for my nose blackheads. Any suggestions?
I am 22, with dry cheeks and an oily T-Zone, rarely wear makeup(if I need a pick me up I'll put on some eyeliner or eye shadow as I have permed my eyelashes and tinted them, so in general, very little fuss!)I'm located in Ireland, so I probably won't be able to get my hands on anything too exotic or expensive either!
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Sat Jan 12, 2013 4:16 pm |
| Have you tried steaming for blackheads removal? |
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Sun Jan 13, 2013 6:06 am |
I used the OCM for a about 6 to 7 weeks and ultimately decided it was not good for my skin. I was developing additional blackheads and whiteheads in places that I never had them before.
I now use a gentle cleanser such as Olay Foaming Wash for sensitive skin. I follow that up with a cream containing salicylic acid and retinol (clarifying night cream by ProActiv). I have noticed my blackheads are not so black anymore and some of the whiteheads have been slowly going away. This is telling me that there's some exfoliation happening and I feel that given longer time, this treatment might clean out my pores quite effectively. |
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Aine31890
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:19 pm |
I really hope that this is a purge because I really like the OCM method. I'm using Sanctuary Spa Cleansing Oil and I swear my face glows afterwards. Plus I love the satisfaction of seeing little blackheads, or whatever the hard stuff is, just turning up in my hands with no effort. But as someone who has never had too many spots, and now I have about 6 on my chin, I'm sort of starting to suspect it might not suit my skin. What do you think? The cheap student that I am, I'm very tempted to just keep going anyway until the bottle is empty. Clinique wrecked my skin for a few weeks and then I was back to normal, but it never helped the blackheads.
Can someone explain steaming to me? How often do you do it? And how? Is it just water or should I be adding stuff?
Do you clean your face before or after or tone or cleanse or what? I'm so new to this stuff, but I've become obsessed with becoming an anti aging genius like you guys. |
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Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:37 pm |
| I also found the OCM method did not work for me. I do a modified version with Dermalogicas Precleanse- and manual extractions. I find they stay clear now so anything more isn't necessary. |
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Late 30's, fair skin, dark hair. Retin A, DIY potions. Missions completed- acne, acne scarring, 11's, redness, contact dermatitis. Working on maintenence and cellulite. |
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:45 am |
| When I had blackheads I used Paula's Choice bha product. You will probably need to use some kind of salicylic acid. You could try Neutrogena acne wash & leave it on a few minutes to let the s/a penetrate the pores. |
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Wed Jan 16, 2013 1:05 pm |
Hey Aine31890,
Clean, Exfoliate, Steam, Mask and then Hydrate.
For steaming, just heat the water until its really hot then you put your face in the pot and cover your head with the towel ,wait for like 10 minutes. In the end extract the blackheads using a blackhead removal tool.
hth,
Sai |
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Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:13 pm |
| You can also go to a sauna to do "steaming". Instead of the steaming face only, you will be doing the whole body as well. Make sure that you bring a towel with you and lots of cold water to drink.... |
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Sat Jan 19, 2013 2:42 am |
| After using your oil,you can just wet a washcloth in hot water,place it over your face until it cools then gently wipe your face off.Do this several times and you will ensure all oil and impurities are removed.I know I would get breakouts when I didn't remove the oil properly. |
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Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:06 am |
| I am glad that OCM is working for you. Years ago, I used Sonya Dakar omega oil and that helped me. Now that there is Clarisonic, I use that and it helps. Sometimes it takes a long time for them to leave. I am battling it right now. |
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