Facial scrubs are the ideal product for continuous skin care and battle against clogged pores and those ugly blackheads. They contain micro beads and nurturing elements that clean, condition and gently exfoliate your skin so using them regularly can significantly reduce blackhead formation. You see, blackheads are dirt, oil and dead skin cells that remain in the pores and a good facial scrub should remove all that and allow your skin to breathe and renew. Off course, too much scrubbing can damage the skin so a scrub should be used only once a week.

Contrary to many beliefs, a good scrub doesn’t have to cost a fortune! In the matter of fact, some of the best skin care products can be made at home from scratch and they don’t cost the half of what you would have to pay for your average bottle of face scrub. Oatmeal, salt or even pineapple are great exfoliates and you can get them in every supermarket! Here is a few recipes for making natural and cheap face scrubs your skin will absolutely love.

Salt facial scrub:

Wash your face to remove superficial impurities. Mix one teaspoon of your washing cream with two teaspoons of salt to get a gritty mass. Apply the mixture to the face in circular gentle moves. Be careful not to scrub too hard- the goal is to remove dead skin cells, not the healthy ones! Also avoid the sensitive skin around the eyes. Then take a wet towel or cosmetic pad and slowly remove the paste. Rinse again with lukewarm water and apply a good moisturizer. You will be amazed how softer and nicer looking you skin will be after this.

Oatmeal facial scrub:

Grind 1-2 tablespoons of raw oatmeal and mix with honey. Add honey until you get a smooth sticky mass. Apply it on the face in gentle circular massage-like movements and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Repeat the massage one more time before rinsing the face with warm water. After this you won’t need a moisturizing cream because honey will leave you skin satin soft.

Pineapple facial scrub:

Pineapple is a natural exfoliant that can do wonders for everybody with dull and dry skin. You will need a piece of pineapple plus the ingredients for the oatmeal scrub. You need to crush the pineapple and mix it with the oatmeal and honey. Wash your face and apply the mixture in a way I described above. Leave it on the face for 5 minutes and then rinse.

Dry and sensitive skin can be pretty tricky when it comes to pore cleansing. The problem with this skin type is that it is very easy to get irritated so cleaning must be done extremely carefully. Cosmetic products with a lot of soap or too abrasive microelements must be avoided because they can make the skin even more sensitive, red and dry. Natural, mild exfoliants are definitely the best choice here but I’m sure those sky-high prices of natural cosmetics would make anybody faint!

Well, if we are talking about nature- you don’t need a famous company mixing it and serving it to you packed for the ridiculously high price! Everything your skin needs to be smooth, radiant and blackhead-free can be found in your kitchen cabinet or the nearest grocery store. Your dry skin will especially appreciate fresh natural components without any chemicals added. Try some of these masks and you will be amazed how efficient they are. In fact, they are so yummy you will want to eat them instead of putting them on the face( And you can do that!).

Milk and sugar scrub

Milk and sugar will feed and exfoliate the dry skin. Milk contains AH acids that dissolve dirt and help dead skin cells be removed better. Once the dead cells and dirt are washed off, skin will be able to breathe and renew better. Grayish, dull shade will disappear and the skin will be smoother and more radiant. Mix three teaspoons of milk with one teaspoon of sugar. Feel free to add more sugar or milk if needed because the mass you get should be paste-like. Apply the paste on your face in gentle, circular, massage-like moves and then rinse with lukewarm water. Apply a thin film of moisturizer to soothe the skin.

Honey and sugar cleansing mask

Honey is known for its antibacterial and nourishing properties. This mask is ideal for dry skin but it can be used for other skin types too. Mix one teaspoon of honey, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of yellow sugar. Apply the mixture and gently massage you face. This will unclog the pores and remove dirt. Leave the paste on for 5-10 minutes for honey to soak into skin. When you remove the mask you won’t believe how much softer the skin on your face will be.

Battling against those bad looking pimples, acne and blackheads starts with acknowledging the fact that a good pore cleanser is something you must include in your everyday routine. The only way to have a clean spotless face is to regularly clean your pores and prevent the dirt, sweat and oil gathering inside of them thus forming those bad looking spots. An effective pore cleanser also prevents acne from popping out because an acne is nothing else than a clogged pore that somehow got infected. If this is your first time using a pore cleanser you might get confused about what should you get, because there is many different opinions about which way for cleansing pores is more effective. Many people prefer electronic pore cleansers while others are in favor of liquid pore cleansers. Which one is really better depends ,off course only on persons preferences but there are some general fact that could help you decide between those two.

Electronic pore cleansers are cosmetic gadgets that suck out the dirt, oil and sweat from your pores. Many people are skeptical about this devices because there may be a small possibility to bruise yourself in this process. If you really like the idea of getting an electronic pore cleanser, don’t be let this discourage you. If you carefully follow the instructions nothing bad can happen. You will probably be very pleased to know that this type of pore cleanser removes blackheads very effectively and deeply so it can prevent your future skin problems.

Liquid pore cleansers are usually mild cleaning formulas and their pore cleansing abilities are the result of micro granules that they contain. That granules are abrasive and they exfoliate the skin. When you apply the cleanser and rub it in your face, that granules scrape off the dead skin cells so after the use your skin is much brighter and softer. The truth, however, is that these granules can’t go deep into the pores and clean them completely. That especially goes if you have oily skin and large and deep pores. They do remove smaller blackheads but usually only scrape off the top part of the bigger ones so that pores still remain clogged.

If I could cast my vote, I would definitely give it to electronic pore cleansers. They are practical, efficient and some of them don’t cost more than a regular liquid pore cleanser.

Good and thorough pore cleansing treatment is something that needs to be done at least once a week and it’s best to do it 2-3 times a week so you get the maximum results. But most of us don’t always have time to go to the beauty salon. We sometimes skip treatments, the dirt keeps piling up in our pores and our faces become full of those little blackheads. Well, to get a professional pore cleansing treatment you don’t always have to go to the beauty salon. You just need a few simple tools and you can do everything by yourself in the comfort of your own home. Depending on you skin and your skills you can remove the blackheads using strips, extractors or your fingers.

Strips-Blackhead removal strips are a very practical choice if you are not very skilful or you don’t have too much time. You wet the strip and place it to the area from which you want to remove blackheads, wait for 10-15 minutes and then pull the strip off. The strips have glue that extracts impurities from the pores. Be careful not to pull the strip too harshly because it may leave a bruise.

Extractors-You can choose between the spoon or loop shaped extractors. They are made from metal and although there are for professional use you can get them in every cosmetic shop. If you use this tool for blackhead extraction you must be very careful because they can damage the skin and cause bleeding and even scars. You use the extractor by applying it on the blackhead and gently pressing until the blackhead goes out of the pore.

Fingers- Believe it or not your fingers are a really good tool for removing blackheads. Use your fingers and tissues and gently press the skin around the blackhead to force it out of the pore. When you’re cleaning the pores this way be ware not to damage your skin by pressing too hard and do not use your nails by any means.

Before the treatment you need to open the pores. If you don’t have the expensive gadgets like a steamer, for example, some how towels will do just fine. Put the hot towel on your face and leave it like that for a few minutes, or hold your face over a dish of hot water. This procedure will open your pores and you will get the blackheads out easier. When you are finished with the treatment apply some moisturizer to soothe your face because it will be a little bit red and irritated.

There comes a time in every person’s life to start using skin products. The air is getting more and more polluted and all that dirt stays in our pores. Even if you’re not the first one in line in front of the pharmacy as soon as a new face crème is introduced – you’ll have to agree that keeping you face and pores clean is not the matter of fashion but a matter of personal hygiene. So if you are wondering when is the best time to start using pore cleanser, the answer is simple – RIGHT NOW!

So, why should you use a pore cleanser? Well, let me make it simple. Pore cleanser will make all those dark spots disappear. You see, the dark spots are actually a mixture of oil, dead cells and dirt that gets collected in the pores. Not removing those dark spots doesn’t only make your face look bad; it prevents the skin to breathe, because pores exist so the skin can get enough oxygen and moisture to regenerate adequately. So you see, using a pore cleanser will make your skin not only look better, but it will actually be better, healthier and youthful.

What is a pore cleanser? A pore cleanser is available in form of a exfoliate lotion, peel off mask and battery operated suction gadget. The purpose of a pore cleanser is cleaning your pores and making your skin healthy and spot-free. Exfoliates contain abrasive micro granules that go into the pores and clean them thoroughly. The application is simple-you just rub it in and then rinse it off. Peel off mask is a mixture of natural materials and chemicals. It comes in a form of a paste. The paste is applied on the face and neck area, left to dry and then peeled off. Battery operated pore cleansers work by applying suction to the skin. Think of it as a little vacuum cleaner that will suck in all the dirt and leave your pores completely clean. Very simple, right?

It’s recommended to use your pore cleanser approximately 2-3 times a week but it’s good to check the instructions because it may differ from one brand to another. When choosing your pore cleanser make sure it matches your skin type, follow the instructions carefully and be persistent.