Are Pore Vacuums That Suck Up Blackheads Legit?
We asked beauty industry experts to weigh in on whether the hype concerning blackhead remover devices is legitimate.
Let’s see their take on this matter is.
What is a pore vacuum, exactly?
They are precise as they sound. They are small suction devices used to clean out pores. They manually exfoliate minor, loose blockages. When used regularly, they can improve the skin’s radiance, similar to the effect of a treatment such as microdermabrasion.
The caveat is that they are ineffective at treating large, deep blackheads and are ineffective at removing whiteheads.
How should a pore vacuum be appropriately used?
Observing a pore vacuum in action on YouTube is one thing, using one correctly is another thing. Bear in mind that improper use can result in inflammation, light bruising, or even broken capillaries (and no one wants that, right?).
On clean dry skin, use pore vacuums in short and single strokes from the center of your face to outward. The trick is to maintain constant motion. You do not want the vacuum to remain in one location for an extended time. Excessive pressure in one area can result in skin trauma.
Additionally, the following is a list of things to avoid when using a pore vacuum.
Excessive use. You should begin vacuuming once a week and gradually increase to twice or three times a week as your skin becomes accustomed to it.
- Retinoids. It is a type of vitamin A. It can increase the sensitivity and susceptibility of your skin to trauma.
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About the Author:
Germie Alderite is a Registered Medical Technologist in the Philippines. She is currently studying Doctor of Medicine in the said country. Germie worked in an Adventist Wellness Center for a year before entering Medical School. She believes that many transgress the laws of health through ignorance, thus, people need instruction. They need to be impressed with the importance of making their knowledge a guide of life. Physician has many opportunities both of imparting a knowledge of health principles and of showing the importance of putting them into practice
