Consult your doctor if symptoms persist. Trademarks are owned by or licensed to Foundation Consumer Healthcare Brands. Use the images below to place them in the right spot. You are now leaving the Breathe Right site and moving to an external website independently operated and not managed by FCB. Lancer said pore strip use for individual consumers involves trial and error — what works for one person might not work for another. Depending on the type of skin you have, pore strips will vary in their effectiveness.
Lancer recommended using pore strips sparingly in a skincare regime. Instead, he suggested using a mechanical exfoliant — like a face scrub or mask — to rid the skin of dead cells. Pore strips can also have additives like fragrances or colorants, according to King.
She suggested reading the ingredients on the box before purchasing a product, and said to be cautious about anything in question, especially if you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin. King recommended applying moisturizer to the skin after using a pore strip, which can help combat dryness.
The strips are available for the nose , face and chin. Biore also sells strips infused with Blue Agave and Witch Hazel. King said that charcoal is porous and may help to absorb excess oil though she noted any beneficial effects of the ingredient are marginal. Both she and Lancer previously recommended the Boscia Pore Purifying Charcoal strips , but they are currently sold out. They contain salicylic acid , an additive that King said penetrates into pores to remove sebum.
Salicylic acid helps prevent pores from becoming congested and can help remove clogs that have already formed, making these pore strips great for those with acne-prone skin.
Although reviews for these peel-off strips are limited — they have a 4. They utilize volcanic clusters from the Jeju Island off the coast of South Korea to help extract dirt and grime trapped inside the pores. Each pack comes with six pore strips designed for the nose. Nose strips will extract anything on the surface of your nose — including hair, dirt, and oil, but Shah says what they won't do is prevent the buildup and blackheads from occurring in the first place.
Adam Friedman , an associate professor of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, backs Shah's position: "Strips will not stop black or whiteheads from happening or shrink pores," he explains. In terms of their effectiveness, Friedman explains that this depends on how you use them. For instance, he says if one applies them without wetting the skin on the nose with warm water first or fails to ensure the strip sticks to all the creases of the nose, you likely won't get great results.
When used properly, though, nose strips can clear the pores temporarily and make them appear smaller, Shah says.
Shari Marchbein , a New York City-based dermatologist, points out that strips need to be used repeatedly, as often as once or twice a week as pores can quickly get clogged again. These work similarly to nose strips, adhering to the skin and removing everything from the pores.
More research needs to be done. A dermatologist or aesthetician uses a loop-shaped extractor tool to apply gentle pressure to the surface of the skin to remove the blackhead.
At home, you could risk scarring or pushing the blackhead deeper into the skin. Eat a balanced diet to prevent spiking blood sugar and causing your oil glands to release more oil. According to the American Academy of Dermatology , there are several ways you can make your pores less noticeable.
Start with your skin care routine. Additionally, you can incorporate a gentle exfoliator once or twice a week. For those with acne, it might be helpful to incorporate a topical retinol or retinyl palmitate. Just make sure to apply it before bedtime to reduce sensitization. Sun damage can also emphasize pores, so make sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily. If you still want to use nose strips, follow the instructions that come with the product.
Be careful to reduce damage to your skin. They might recommend mechanical extraction, a prescription-strength topical, or a new skin care regimen that will help clear your skin over time. Jen Anderson is a wellness contributor at Healthline. She writes and edits for various lifestyle and beauty publications, with bylines at Refinery29, Byrdie, MyDomaine, and bareMinerals.
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