Comedone Extractor Tips

If you’re visiting this website, you’re probably looking for a nice simple way to remove blackheads and/or whitehead pimples. A comedone extractor, which is one of the tools they use at a dermatologist’s office, is a good option. It might be a little scary to think about using a thin metal tool on your face, but there’s a reason dermatologists use this tool: It’s quick, effective, and perfectly safe if used properly and sanitarily.

Wondering How to Use a Comedone Extractor?

It’s really a very simple process and you shouldn’t be too intimidated. You should ALWAYS read and follow the directions of the specific product that you buy, but here is a basic overview of how the process goes:

1. The best time to use a comedone remover is right after your shower, but if you don’t want to or don’t have time, then use steam to open up your pores. Be VERY careful as to not burn your face by getting too close to the steam source. There are specific products out there that will steam your face safely if you would rather use that option.
2. Now, wash your hand thoroughly and sanitize the comedone extractor with some rubbing alcohol.
3. Center the appropriate sized loop (usually comedone remover tools have a loop on each end. A small loop on one end and a larger loop on the other) over the blackhead or whitehead. Then, press down on the blemish and roll the loop over it. This should force all of the contents of the blemish out. If not, you may need to press a little harder, or possibly use a lancet tool to get it started if it is a tough whitehead.
4. Once you’re all done using your tool, sanitize it again with rubbing alcohol before putting it away. You also need to either sanitize your face the same way, or use a nice, soothing antiseptic cream.

Comedone Extractor Reviews

Once you decide to take the plunge and buy a comedone extractor, the best thing you can do for yourself is read up on what others think about that product. Any respectable e-commerce site such as Amazon.com will have a reviews section where people leave comments about the pros and cons of a product they recently purchased.

Here is a simple list of pros for using a comedone remover:

• It’s natural.
• It’s quick and effective. Great news if you have an important event the next day.
• It’s inexpensive. Usually around $10
• It fits easily into a purse or makeup bag
• It will last for a lifetime, unlike those creams that run out and have to be re-ordered.

And here are some cons:

• It’s a short term solution
• If not used properly you could damage your skin
• It hurts a little, but no more than it would in a dermatologist’s office

Well, that about wraps up this post. Just be careful and read directions and you won’t have any issues using these tools. I hope this information helps you make a buying choice now or in the future.