From extraction facials to skincare vacuum devices, the beauty industry has developed many methods (some of which are interesting or innovative) to exfoliate your skin and eliminate pesky blackheads.
However, these “tried-and-tested” methods tend to be rather pricey and can leave your skin red, especially if it’s sensitive. Some use super affordable comedone extractors at home but are unaware that they are causing more harm to their skin if they don’t use them the right way.
No pain, no gain? It doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, going for extraction facials or not caring for your pores properly can lead to bigger, enlarged pores that get clogged easily…not something anyone’s in favour of, surely.
More often than not, using the right skincare products is the gentler option and will do your skin (and pores) wonders. Whether you’re new to pore care or have gone to hell and back to maintain unclogged pores, read on for affordable, effortless, and highly effective ways to deal with your pore problems.
Ways to Achieve and Maintain Unclogged “Baby Pores”
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You might have been introduced to benzoyl peroxide as one of the ingredients to look out for in pore care, but you shouldn’t be wasting your time and money on it unless you’re tending to inflammatory acne with underlying bacteria.
Instead, stick to products with salicylic acid as it’s considered to be the most effective treatment for whiteheads and breaks down excess oil and dead skin cells that clog pores.
However, many of us are sensitive to salicylic acid, so make sure to note how your skin reacts or pick a product with a gentle formula.
Wash Your Face With a Facial Cleansing Brush
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The original way of exfoliating your face manually still works and no, we’re not talking about skincare devices with hefty price tags. A facial cleansing brush usually goes for less than S$20 and is made with silicone or synthetic bristles.
By exfoliating your skin once a week with a mild cleansing face wash, you’ll be gently removing existing blackheads while preventing new blackheads or whiteheads from forming.
However, be sure to clean and dry your facial cleansing brush well to prevent any bacteria from festering.
Double Cleansing: The Fool-Proof Way to Clear Clogged Pores With Zero Complications
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If you’ve tried it all and still struggle with unsightly blackheads and whiteheads, then maybe you’re not cleansing your skin the right way or with the best products, which matter a lot when it comes to double cleansing.
Incorporating a double cleansing ritual is one of the most gentle ways to lift off any makeup or sunscreen from your face and unclog your pores.
And as a bonus, you’re also less likely to get a bad reaction from it since it won’t hurt or cause irritation from harsh, potent chemicals and extraction facials or methods.
What Is Double Cleansing?
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This two-step cleansing technique is ultimately an easy way to remove stubborn, pore-clogging, and acne-causing impurities that can stay on the skin even after multiple washes.
Double cleansing includes the use of an oil-based cleanser and a water-based cleanser — a key point to follow, as using both water-based cleansers can lead to cases of overwashing or over-drying your skin.
This cleansing method also helps to ensure our natural oils aren’t stripped away, which will disrupt the skin barrier and cause dryness, eczema, irritation, and breakouts.
How Should You Double Cleanse?
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You’d start off with the oil-based cleanser first onto dry skin to break down any makeup or sunscreen while removing dirt and excess oil collected throughout the day.
Then, move on to the water-based cleanser, which should contain beneficial and nourishing ingredients to hydrate, smoothen, exfoliate, treat acne, or further unclog the pores.
The best double cleansing products to look out for are those with gentle formulations and are suitable for all skin types.
It’s also recommended to only double cleanse at night when you have dirt or makeup to wash off, which guarantees the natural balance of oils and microbes on your skin isn’t altered.
MEDIPEEL Red Lacto Collagen Double Cleansing Pore Care Set
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It’s not just about clearing your pores — maintenance is just as pertinent to achieving “baby pores” and smooth, glass-like skin.
Luckily for all of us, MEDIPEEL’s cleansing duo, which contains the Red Lacto Collagen Cleansing Oil and the Red Lacto Collagen Clear 2.0, is the perfect tool you need to care for your pores.
Suitable for all skin types, the MEDIPEEL Red Lacto Collagen range can cleanse the skin deeply, get rid of sebum, blackheads, and dead skin cells, and even has collagen to increase the skin’s elasticity levels and shrink pores.
Plus, MEDIPEEL’s foam cleanser comes highly recommended by YouTuber Director Pi (Pi Hyun Jung), who was the beauty director of Elle Korea and the producer of the popular Korean TV programme Get It Beauty.
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She mentioned that although MEDIPEEL’s original version of the cleanser ranks on top in the market, there were some ingredients that were a little unsatisfactory.
With that, the brand took that into consideration and removed 20 harmful ingredients to craft a renewed, mildly alkaline version (2.0) that has doubled benefits and hydration and gone through the German dermatology and skin irritation tests.
Key Ingredients
This cleansing duo features low molecular collagen (French collagen) that can be easily absorbed into the deeper layers to plump and tighten the skin, enhance its texture, and promote cell regeneration.
The collagen ingredient is similar to the ones found in the human body, a blend of Type 1, Type 3, and Type 21 collagen that works together to reduce vertical and horizontal pores.
Type 1 and Type 3 collagen focuses on wound healing, skin regeneration, improving moisture, reducing wrinkles, and slowing the signs of ageing.
Meanwhile, Type 21 serves as a “messenger” and key bridge between other collagens to signal optimal cellular production of collagen, elastin, and fibronectin — vital elements for healthy, youthful skin.
The Red Lacto Collagen cleansing oil and foam cleanser also has persimmon-derived lactobacillus that promotes beneficial bacteria in the skin. That means your skin barrier will be kept balanced and made stronger with a healthy environment for your pores.
Enhanced and New Ingredients
The newly added ingredients, AHA and BHA, in the renewed foam cleanser, offer gentle exfoliation to eliminate all dirt, impurities, sebum, and dead skin cells in your pores.
There’s also more red propolis in the ingredient list, which is nutrient-rich and plays an important role in cellular metabolism. Not only does it soothe sensitive skin, provide hydration for dry skin, and lend you smooth, dewy skin, but red propolis also promotes protein synthesis and enhances the skin’s regenerative power to support the skin barrier.
You’ll also find double the amount of hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract in the cleanser. This ingredient contains a significant amount of flavonoids and polyphenols that provide antioxidant properties leading to anti-ageing effects like reduced appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Where to Buy the MEDIPEEL Red Lacto Collagen Products
Hailing from South Korea, MEDIPEEL is known as a premium aesthetic derma skincare brand that sells mainly to spas, salons, and facial aesthetic shops globally.
They pride themselves on the quality and effectiveness of their products, which are manufactured and developed in-house through high-performance derma technology and patented ingredients.
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With regular use, you should be able to notice the results of plumper skin, a smoother, clearer complexion, and consistently unclogged pores in two to three weeks!
Satisfied customers have seen improvements in their skin, even in removing milia seeds. This cleansing duo can also be used to cleanse the armpits by exfoliating away dead skin cells, helping with odour, and preventing ingrown hairs from shaving.
MEDIPEEL Red Lacto Collagen Cleansing Oil (200ml) retails for S$12.79 instead of S$39.47 at Shopee and Lazada.
MEDIPEEL Red Lacto Collagen Clear 2.0 retails from S$11.99 (120ml) to S$17.78 (300ml) instead of S$48.30 to S$69.58 at Shopee and Lazada.
MEDIPEEL Double Cleansing Pore Care Set (both the 200ml cleansing oil and 120ml foam cleanser) retails for S$24.76 instead of S$71.28 at Shopee and Lazada.
All 11.11 discounts are offered at the time of writing. Click in to see any updated prices.
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