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[Ron Stevens]

I have noticeed aspects of my skin deteriorate and believe i may have to revise my cleaning regime

how does one in particular address the problem of blackheads?

i used no other products presently apart from moisturiser from the loreal mens range

thanks in advance, ron

[maeil]

Hiya Ron,

I noticed the same thing happening to me when I came to Korea. I started breaking out all the time, and I was someone who hardly ever had a pimple. I think it was a result of the change in diet and that the air is a lot more polluted in Korea than where I am from.

I eventually broke down and ordered Proactiv, that acne treatment they show on infomercials. It's expensive, and it took a month for my skin to adjust to it, but now it works really really well. I pay about $54 American every three to four months for it to be shipped to me.

If you're looking for an easier solution, though, first I gotta say get yourself three things: a facial cleanser, an exfoliant, and some blackhead medication.

Cleanser: The Face Shop has some good ones. If you're not dealing with acne or anything like that, any one will do.

Exfoliant: Something that will scrub your skin. They have creams with things like apricot shells in them, or you can get a facial sponge. I don't think the Face Shop has these. I bought one at Mischa, but it wasn't that good. Olive Young would probably have one or the other.

Blackhead medication: If the blackheads are on your nose, get some of the charcoal nose strips from The Face Shop. They're on the wall near the register, usually. Wash your face, dry, and rewet your nose. Put on a strip and let it dry, then peel it off. It stings slightly. Clean and Clear brand, which you can find in most larger supermarkets, has a blackhead facial scrub that is decent. I also like the Clean and Clear medicated moisturizer. I can't read much of the Korean, but it probably has something like salicylic acid in it so that it treats your skin as well as moisturizes.

Haha, I wrote more than I planned to on the subject of skin care. Hope this helps you out.

[peppermint]

I swear by Clinique facial stuff personally.

[crazylemongirl]

I had bad acne, but when I got here it got a million times worse. I spent money on a dermatologist, and now have very little trouble.

I also use the cleaners that are sold at the dermatolgists office to prevent anymore troubles. While the products are pricey, they do the trick. I can PM you details if that's the route you want to take.

[Ron Stevens]

i think i will start with a simple cleanser and look at the results from there

actually i may also try the blackhead fix, thanks this is all key advice

[Ron Stevens]

[SirFink]

What? Kimchi doesn't cure acne??

[crazylemongirl]

[ticktock]

for blackheads i would definitely reccomend using cleansing oil. use steam towel to open your pores and cold water after cleansing to minimise and if your skin is greasy use some astringent products.

Hope this helps!