How to use pore strips?

If you have problems with acne, blackheads, whiteheads, or just want clear skin, chances are you are looking for the best pore strips. Your skin produces oils naturally and different people have different rates of oil production. The oil produced on your skin is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it moisturizes and protects your skin. On the other hand, this same oil can block the sebaceous gland and build up a pocket of sebum.

The sebum forms the blackheads and whiteheads people often talk about. If the sebum becomes infected, it turns into acne. Pore strips are adhesives that find these sebum, bond to them, and remove them, creating small empty pores in your face.

Some of the premium pore strips offered on the market have coral powder that becomes activated with water to form a sort of cement that bonds especially well with sebum. When you pull out a pore strip, you will notice small hairs and dots on them. These are actually dead skin cells and sebum that are blocking your pores. Pore strips are safe as long as you follow the instructions and don’t overuse them. They can improve your overall skin complexion, remove blackheads, and reduce the size of your pores. However, if you use them incorrectly or too often, you could irritate your skin.

How to Use Pore Strips

Using pore strips is not as simple as putting them on, waiting, and then taking them off. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be writing to tell you how to use them. The prep work before applying pore strips is just as important as the real deal. You should open your pores before applying pore strips. You can fill a sink full of hot water and soak a towel in the water and then leave it on your face for 15-20 minutes, periodically reapplying the warm hot water.

You can also jump into a steam room. It doesn’t matter how you do it, just make sure your pores are open in order for the pores to work more effectively. You shouldn’t apply water directly to the skin as it may cause skin damage.

Now you are ready to apply the pore strip to the area you want cleaned. Make sure the pore strip is a bit moist to activate the adhesive. You should press down firmly and make sure there are no air pockets in the strip. Leave it on for the recommended time, which is usually 10-20 minutes. Finally, peel it off slowly.

Side Effects of Using Pore Strips

Some people experience side effects when using pore strips. The most common is skin irritation or some kind of allergic reaction. Many of these side effects simply have to do with the fact that you are simply allergic to that type of pore strip and the easiest solution is to just change brands. Sometimes when you pull the strip off of your face too fast, you can cause skin damage and irritation. This is especially the case if you have sensitive skin.

Also, many people tend to leave the pore strip on their face for too long, which can cause skin rashes. Remember, oil is good for your face and it is bad to completely remove all of the oil. You should try to leave some on your skin so that it doesn’t completely dry out and cause redness and peeling. Also, you shouldn’t be using pore strips too often, and definitely not every day. They are recommended to be used at most once or twice per week. When you use them more than you should, you may experience one of the common side effects described above.

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