Comedone squeezer
With this tool you can quickly remove blackheads
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You can remove blackheads easily and hygienically with a comedone squeegee – even without having to go to the beautician! We’ll tell you how!
Many people, especially young people, are prone to blemished skin. Dirty pores, keratinization of the top layer of skin or hormonal fluctuations are usually the reason for this. Sebum builds up, pores are blocked and blackheads appear. If bacteria then penetrate the sebum glands of a pore, the tissue becomes inflamed, so that pus is pressed to the surface and a pimple becomes visible. So-called comedone squeezers help you get rid of blackheads and the like.
Comedone squeezer: what is it actually?
The comedone squeezer is a piece of metal up to 20 centimeters long and narrow with one or two eyelets at the respective ends of the blackhead remover. It helps you to easily rid impure skin of pimples and blackheads and also to protect you from them. And that’s pretty darn handy. This not only saves you the walk, but also the cost of a facial cleansing at the beautician, because you can take the comedone squeezer with you and use it anytime, anywhere. The best thing about the blackhead remover: The beautician also uses it in her treatments Comedone squeezer.
The word “comedone squeezer” is derived from the Latin term “comedo” and means blackhead in German. These are blackish “dots” that clog the opening of a sebum gland in the skin.
What are blackheads?
First of all, blackheads are not bad at all. However, they can be very persistent, unsightly, and cause infection or inflammation in the skin. If blackheads are already a bit advanced and simply do not go away, you can gently remove them with the help of a comedo squeezer and thus prevent the further development of the blackhead.
Blackheads occur when the glands produce excessive sebum and clog the pores. For this purpose, dead skin cells and oil collect in the opening of the pores and form a kind of plug. The blackhead turns black when this plug bursts open due to the oxidation process.
Impure skin such as blackheads, pimples or even acne occur on the face, especially on the T-zone, i.e. the nose, chin and forehead, but also on the back. Oily skin supports the formation of blemished skin. A flawlessly beautiful complexion unfortunately looks different … But psst, the comedone squeezer or a Pore suction can help.
Who is the blackhead remover suitable for?
Comedo squeezers are popular. No wonder, after all, they are suitable for all skin types and you save a lot of money by using a blackhead remover, because you no longer have to go to a professional to remove blackheads and the like. One thing is clear: With the blackhead remover you can clean your skin more safely and reliably than squeezing the blackheads with your hands, as is often the case.
Remove blackheads: Without a comedone squeezer
We all know that if we are plagued by pimples, blackheads or even acne, especially on the face, then we have to do something about it. In the more classic way, we simply squeeze the purulent pimples and Co. with a clean handkerchief and the freshly washed index fingers, even if that is probably not the smartest way to get rid of blackheads and Co. Because what we often do not consider is that not only can ugly scars appear on the face, but also dirt can get into the open wound and thus trigger inflammations or infections. So let’s use a blackhead remover like a professional does.
How do you use a comedo squeegee?
To your blackheads with one Comedone squeezer to remove and thus create a pore-deep clean skin, you should take enough time and always work with caution, because the skin should not be damaged or even cause infections during facial cleansing. Optimal preparation, thorough cleansing of the skin and facial care tailored to the skin afterwards are the be-all and end-all.
- Carefully disinfect the comedo squeegee with disinfectant or place it in boiling hot water for about ten minutes.
- Make up your face so that the pores don’t clog and new pimples can develop.
- Treat your face steam bathto clean it thoroughly beforehand and open the pores so that the blackheads can be removed more easily.
- Then place the loop of the comedo crusher around the blackhead and gently apply pressure to the skin. If the blackhead comes out a bit, you can carefully pull it out with the blackhead remover.
- If it is not a blackhead but a pimple, you can use the sharp needle, which is often on one side of the comedo crusher, to carefully prick open the pimple.
- Take a clean, dry cloth and then wipe the comedo squeegee in it.
- Then do your conventional facial care. For example, first use a facial tonic with a slightly disinfectant effect to soothe the affected areas of the skin and only then use the usual day cream.
- Thoroughly disinfects the comedo squeegee to prevent the bacteria from spreading.
What to look for when buying a comedo squeezer?
When buying a comedone squeezer, pay attention to the quality. The blackhead remover should definitely be made of surgical or stainless steel and cost around eight to ten euros. If you handle the comedone squeegee carefully, clean and dry it, high-quality materials guarantee maximum stability and a long service life. If it is an expensive blackhead remover, this does not automatically mean that the quality and the effect are the best.
Comedone squeezers come in a wide variety of sizes in terms of tips and ends. The opening can be long or short, small and thin. For particularly stubborn cases, such as acne, there are also wider and heavier comedone squeezers. There is the best blackhead remover for every skin type.