Dirty Pores...yuck!!!

I know its bad but I squeeze mine out. Those pore strips don't really work for me - they only take out the little ones.

Keep in mind AHAs take a while to work.

Truthfully, I've recommended the Alpha Hydrox line here in the past and it's what I use. Girls always complement on my clear and smooth skin. Also, I use a 2% SA cream as well.

Facial extractions is what they do when you get a facial - they usually steam your face then squeeze out whatever's in your pores. They say to only have a pro do it, otherwise you can cause scarring, etc.

Ugh I know, Me too. Stupid buggers, grrr.

I would suggest washing twice daily using soap and warm water. Try using a product containing benzyl peroxide if your skin can handle it. (sometimes it dries the skin out too much) Mud masks also help to deep clean your pores. Also, definitely make an effort to exfoliate several times a week, if your skin can tolerate this.

The facial suggestion is perfect, just make sure you ask for the right one, there are different kinds I think? If you tell them thats your problem, they should know which to suggest... the deep clean or something?

Good luck hun.

me too
I usually do it like once a week...especially around my nose!
i haven't had any scarring though, i've probably done it since high school but not as frequently back then
it almost gets addictive after a while..especially when you see some of the crap that's been sitting in your face

Every morning and night. Like I said, I use the Alpha Hydrox line, I like to be consistent.

They have a "new" and "old" line. I use the foaming face wash from the old line but the souffle and masks from their new one. I don't use their moisturizer as I find I don't need one (and if I did, i'd get a cheap equate brand "compare to olay" from wal-mart).

But yeah, their cleanser and souffle rock. The site always has specials so I order from them, I also use the foot cream.

I buy the souffle at Wal-Greens because when I ordered from their site they sent me coupons.

Well, if you're on differin, do you have a problem with acne? The thing is, I've never really got acne ever, so I may have been blessed with nice skin.

I don't get pimples but I do have to use a pin to occasionally get those white bumps under the skin -- what a bitch.

When I do get a pimple, I keep 10% BP on hand for spot treatment. It may be useful to dry up some blackheads on the nose too.

Yes. I get it in a cream as washes are useless. It's kinda hard to find as a cream, most are just scrubs. Paula's Choice has some but I buy Neutrogena Rapid Clear Acne Defense Face Lotion, it's 2% SA and around $5-6 at Wal-Mart.

I use the Alpha Hydrox Foaming Cleanser and then I pat dry and apply the 10% AHA Souffle.
I also use the 2% SA around my nose and areas prone to acne (I believe SA is better at targeting blackheads and such).

Once every week or two I'll use one of the Alpha Hydrox face masks, basically they are kind of like home peels.

I've had girls comment on how my skin is so nice, glowing, clear, smooth, etc...

Hope this helps, remember everyone's skin is different though.

I agree, I'm always squeezing out gunk, I can't stand it. I can't say I've had any scarring either.

I'd also suggest cleansing multiple times times a day with warm water. Make sure to exfoliate a few items a week as well. Instead of spending an arm and a leg on facials at the spa, pick up a facial steamer at the drug store. They are under $20 which is less then one spa treatment.