BYE-BYE, BLACKHEADS!

DEAR RISSA, What’s an easy way to get rid of blackheads? JACKIE

Blackheads form when dead skin cells and oil collect in the opening of the skin follicle. Nose strips are a simple and convenient solution. If you want to try one, I suggest you skip the typical drugstore kind and try Always Sunday’s Stay Gold Spot Peel Off Mask (P399, available at shopalwayssunday.com). Housed in a travel-friendly tube, you simply apply an even layer of the gold mask to your nose, chin or problem areas plagued with blackheads or whiteheads. When it’s dry, gently peel off the mask and wash off any excess with warm water. It draws out excess sebum and dirt locked in your pores leaving skin smooth.

I haven’t tried it because I’m fortunate to have never gotten blackheads, but reviews on the website are impressive and some customers have made this peel mask their golden habit in fighting whiteheads and blackheads. Another reason I prefer this over the typical nose strip? Because it uses less packaging. To me, it’s a more eco-friendly option than drugstore nose strips that make use of plastic packaging for every nose strip or two.

Peel-off masks and nose strips are a temporary solution though. If your blackheads are a recurring problem, it’s best to see a dermatologist. Your skin might be excessively oily or perhaps you’re putting something on your face that is comedogenic — a product Your new golden habit? Always Sunday’s Stay Gold Spot Peel Off Mask (P399 each) effectively peels away blackheads, whiteheads and other impurities while retaining moisture. Available at shopalwayssunday.com. Follow them on Instagram @shopalwayssunday. which blocks your pores. Visit a board-certified dermatologist of the Philippine Dermatological Society who can prescribe the proper treatment that doesn’t just get rid of blackheads and whiteheads but also provides a long-term solution that prevents them, too! I’ve witnessed people with problematic skin really transform with the help of a derma to achieve clearer skin with a glow to boot. RISSA

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