When pores become filled with oil, dead skin and dirt, comedones appear. A common misconception is that sebaceous plugs and acne have the same causes, and therefore the same cosmetic product can be used to eliminate them. In fact, even the most effective blackhead mask will be useless in treating acne. Just like medications aimed at eliminating acne will not be able to cope with contaminated pores. The market offers a wide range of products designed to combat comedones, and each manufacturer claims that its mask for blackheads is the best.
What kind of masks are there for blackheads?
Before choosing a brand, you need to understand what types of anti-comedogenic products there are. Firstly, an effective mask for blackheads can be either natural or inorganic. Do not be afraid of unnatural products: they are usually based on acids and alcohols, which are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. Also, any effective mask against blackheads can be produced in the following forms:
Cream. A distinctive feature of such products is that they have a moisturizing effect (which is especially important when comedones appear in those with dry skin). Also, while the miracle mask against blackheads is on the face, there is no feeling of tightness. The mass does not dry out, but is absorbed into problem areas. Typically, scrubbing particles are added to the composition of such products so that during rinsing, additional cleansing of the pores occurs. A representative of this type is a good anti-blackhead mask No problem from the manufacturer "Markell".
Fabric. Products of this type are not often purchased for the purpose of deep cleaning of pores. The bag usually contains one sheet of fabric with slits for the lips, eyes and nose, soaked in a special gel. A good example would be Sally’s Box Love recipe Mask with kiwi extract. The mask for blackheads, made in Korea, has an exfoliating effect, which means it is perfect for opening pores, or as the first stage of comprehensive skin cleansing.
Advertising can offer thousands of different means, and each of them will be presented as the most effective. Just like ratings distributed by fashion magazines, they may be paid for or not verified by anyone. The real picture can be seen on review sites or in online stores. Real customers leave reviews and give ratings, as a result of which the best mask for blackheads is automatically determined. The rating can consist of both ultra-budget and luxury products.
Among stores in Russia and the CIS countries, in terms of the ratio of “the number of positive reviews to the number of purchases,” the Egg pore product from Tony Moly is the leader. This truly effective mask for blackheads consists of white clay, protein and a special eggshell powder. All ingredients are often used to prepare homemade cosmetic products. But among domestic manufacturers, the leader is the tar cleansing mask of the Banka Agafya brand. The price of the product does not exceed $1, but thousands of reviews say that this is a truly active mask for blackheads, which can be used not only in a bathhouse, but also at home.
Those who trust the pharmaceutical industry more prefer to buy cosmetics in pharmacies. The most commonly purchased are Clenzit and Differin. However, it is worth remembering that any mask for blackheads purchased at a pharmacy contains more aggressive (but at the same time potent) ingredients. This means that the risk of side effects (chemical burns, peeling) increases.
Despite the fact that some site visitors receive cosmetics for testing “for review,” product ratings can be trusted. For example, according to Irecommend, the AVON Eliminating mask against blackheads received a “4” rating from hundreds of respondents. But the famous black mask for blackheads Pilaten received only a “3” from visitors, which correlates with the average ratings for this product from the world community. Among the domestic products, the Black Clean mask from Belita is the best for removing blackheads (according to Irecommend). The product was tested by 160 bloggers and gave an average rating of 3.5 out of 5. This result suggests that the Belita mask against blackheads is effective in almost 75% of cases.
This Chinese mask for blackheads has more than 5,000 positive reviews. It is simply impossible to “order” such a quantity. Despite its low cost (about $8 for 60 ml), the product not only removes dead cells and excess sebum, but also tightens pores and reduces the number of age spots. Main components: charcoal, glycerin, lactic acid are responsible for regulating the sebaceous glands. Using AFY for blackheads, you can not only cleanse the skin, but also get a long-term effect by normalizing sebum production.
This Chinese remedy has also been tried by tens of thousands of people around the world. Despite rather mediocre reviews, the Pilaten black mask for blackheads remains one of the best-selling in the world. The mask against blackheads Pilaten is available in a tube or in the form of a patch. Moreover, as reviews indicate, it is the patch that has the best effect. It is much easier to treat problem areas with a strip, and the adhesive base pulls more dirt out of the pores than a gel film.
This Chinese product is practically no different from the two analogues listed above, except for the price. You will have to pay a little more than $10 for the product, but the effect will be completely similar to AFY. To justify the price, the manufacturer emphasizes that most of the components are natural. But since the Bioaqua remedy for blackheads has not undergone laboratory tests in Russia, it is quite difficult to confirm or refute this fact.
The peculiarity of using anti-comedoid products in a bath is that the skin will be exposed to high temperature. This means that films, patches and adhesives simply cannot dry out on a sweaty face. The best mask for blackheads in a bath: thermoactive. The product will help open the pores as much as possible and melt their contents. As a result, for final cleaning all that remains is to wash your face. In addition to the above-mentioned budget product from Banka Agafya, you can try Volcano Mask from Garnier and the more expensive option Chocolate Termic Mask from Alesso Professionnel.
The Russian network company did not stand aside from the fight against comedones, and offered its customers special patches containing bamboo charcoal. Sellers do not hide the fact that Tiande patches for blackheads are made in China, but they provide a guarantee of quality. The impregnation of the patch cannot be called completely natural (titanium dioxide is present), but rave reviews and a relatively low price allow the product to take pride of place in the ranking of the best anti-comedogenic products.
If the top products from the above ratings do not suit you for some reason, you can try to find your ideal product yourself. To do this, it is imperative to understand what ingredients should be in the composition. Well-known natural ingredients that will help eliminate comedones:
- clay (type selected according to skin type)
- charcoal
- aloe gel
- tea tree extract.
The chemical components are much more difficult to understand. But almost all popular cleansers contain:
- Benzoyl peroxide. This antibacterial ingredient targets germs from pores. May dry out the skin and cause red spots to appear.
- Salicylic acid. Helps dissolve the sebaceous contents of pores without disturbing the natural fat layer of the skin.
- Glycolic acid. A component from the alpha-hydroxyl group, which is obtained from sugar cane. It also helps dissolve dirt in the pores.
Armed with such information, choosing an anti-comedogenic agent will not be difficult.
Anna Khilkevich: “The blackheads disappeared from my face forever after using this cheap new product. "
Advertising offers a huge number of different drugs against blackheads, each of which is presented as the most effective. We compiled a real picture by studying review sites and customer opinions, and compiled an independent rating of masks against blockages in the skin pores.
When compiling it, the following parameters were taken into account:
- ratio of quality and price
- Ease of use
- efficiency
- consistency and smell
- efficiency
- no allergic reaction.
Remember that a mask against blackheads does not always work the first time. Sometimes you have to use it regularly to achieve a visible effect.
In our rating, we reflected not only premium products, but also budget options. Thus, each girl will choose a suitable mask for herself.
Rating of the best masks for blackheads
Nomination place Name of product price Rating of the best masks for blackheads 1 Vichy Masque Argile Purifiant Pores 1 629 ₽ 2 L’Oreal “Magic of Clay” 441 ₽ 3 CaolionPremium Blackhead Steam Pore Pack 1 890 ₽ 4 KIEHL'S Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque 2 600 ₽ 5 SKINCEUTICALS Clarifying Clay Masque 4 644 ₽ 6 BIOTHERM Skin's Best Wonder Mask 2 287 ₽ 7 Pilaten Вlackhead Pore Strip 70 ₽ 8 LanBeNa Nose Plants pore strips 550 ₽ 9 AVON Clearskin 170 ₽ At the top of the rating is a mask from Vichy, suitable for any skin. It contains in its formula two types of clay - bentonite and kaolin, as well as a plant of the genus Aloe. These ingredients are based on thermal water and do an excellent job of cleansing the voids on the face and preventing dry skin.
Buyers choose the product for its excellent hydration, affordability and cost-effectiveness. They note that it perfectly improves skin color and cleanses well. After the mask, the face glows with health, and after a couple of weeks the result will surprise you. Pores are visibly tightened and clean. One sachet costs about 85 rubles. It is recommended to apply the composition to the face 1-2 times every 7 days.
Advantages
- pleasant to the touch
- slow consumption
- evens out complexion
- real effect
- unique components.
Flaws
- not detected.
One of the leaders in all kinds of ratings and reviews is a product from the “Magic of Clay” series from L’Oreal, which includes three drugs. The main ingredients are seaweed, eucalyptus, rhassoul and kaolin. The composition has exfoliating properties and is effective for any type of dermis. However, it is not always suitable for ladies with sensitive and dry skin.
The mask helps to noticeably cleanse pores and tighten them. Customers say that the surface of the face becomes matte and shines with a healthy shine. They liked the creamy texture, although the smell was a bit strong. After use, the skin is smooth and velvety, the pores are visually narrower, blackheads are lightened. Price: about 500 rubles.
Advantages
- soothes inflammation
- relieves redness
- evens out skin tone
- brightens open comedones
- tightens pores.
Flaws
- Strong smell
- dries out the skin.
More than 80 percent of customers recommend purchasing a warming mask to cleanse pores from Caolion. It comes in a stylish, beautiful 50 ml jar. It lasts for quite a long period of time. The product contains only natural minerals, oat grains, coal and kaolin. It contains no sulfates, chemical compounds or harmful parabens. The thermal effect of the composition steams the skin, making it softer and expanding the pores.
The product exfoliates dead cells and improves blood circulation. The resulting skin is smooth and clean, fresh and moisturized. Pores are visibly reduced and blackheads disappear. The mask costs about 2000 rubles.
Advantages
- for all skin types
- high efficiency
- exfoliates and smoothes
- moisturizes
- is used sparingly
- stylish packaging.
Flaws
- sometimes causes redness
- Not everyone can afford it.
Next in the ranking is a mask based on white clay, oatmeal and aloe vera. These components provide tightening of pores and deep detox. The composition does not dry out the natural barrier and is quite economical to use. There is no feeling of tightness after use.
Customers are delighted with the pleasant texture and good cleansing. The pores actually become narrower, and the peeling goes away. In addition, the tone of the face is evened out. However, many girls consider the price of the product to be overpriced. The mask costs about 2,600 rubles.
Advantages
- a huge number of positive reviews on the Internet
- presence of Amazonian clay in the composition
- noticeable narrowing of pores
- reduction of oily sheen
- economical consumption.
Flaws
- a bit expensive
- not suitable for dry skin.
The following product combines not only beneficial clays, but also various acids that multiply the effect of other components. In addition, it contains plant and fruit extracts. The mask regulates sebum production and evens out the color of the outer skin. The composition is thick and has almost no smell. It is used quite sparingly.
Girls note that after use there is a feeling of tightness, and it is not too easy to wash off the hardened consistency. It is recommended to apply a nourishing cream after the mask. As a result, the pores are narrowed and the skin is smoothed. For 67 g you will have to pay approximately 3,700 rubles.
Advantages
- excellent composition, rich in useful elements
- evens out tone
- smoothes out small wrinkles
- tightens pores and cleanses them.
Flaws
- slight tightness effect
- difficult to wash off
- Not everyone can afford it.
Next in the ranking is the best option for people with sensitive skin. Natural ingredients do not cause side effects and give the skin a healthy appearance. The formula contains crushed apricot kernels and Moroccan clay. After use, the skin is smooth and elastic. However, the effect does not last long.
The mask perfectly helps girls with problem skin and enlarged pores. The composition does not irritate with a strong fragrance. The product is available in a beautiful and convenient jar. For 75 ml you will have to pay about 3 thousand rubles. Most ladies believe that the cost does not correspond to the final result. However, due to the mass of advantages, we could not help but include the product in the rating.
Advantages
- smooth and clean skin immediately after use
- natural composition
- does not cause allergies
- beautiful packaging.
Flaws
- overcharge
- short-term effect.
The next participant in the rating is the development of a Chinese company. The mask is based on Brazilian bamboo charcoal, citrus oil, and wheat sprouts. The formula contains vitamin B5. A set of these components perfectly cleanses the outer skin of the face, removing impurities, perfectly nourishes and moisturizes, providing light protection from external influences. The mask is positive for any type of dermis and is stunning with its jet black color.
The resulting film is removed with a smooth movement. If the composition remains on the skin, it is not so easy to wash it off. Young girls believe that the product is quite effective, but special strips work better with blackheads on the nose. For one sachet of the product you need to pay about 100 rubles.
Advantages
- cleanses clogged pores
- nice smell
- efficiency
- removes peeling and redness.
Flaws
- useless against deep blackheads
- unpleasant sensation when wearing the mask.
The presented mask is aimed specifically at removing blackheads. You shouldn't expect any other super effects from it. This is an effective remedy against open pores with sebaceous fat and dust. Blackheads disappear after the first use. The product is suitable for all types of dermis.
Customers note the affordable price of the mask, pleasant smell and visual results. The composition perfectly pulls out keratin plugs from holes in the skin. It is quite economical and much more effective than conventional strips. The girls warn that the pieces of paper in the set are not enough for the entire jar and they do not anatomically fit every nose. You need to adapt to get an excellent result in the end. Customers are a little confused by the smell of the product, reminiscent of PVA glue. Price – 300-400 rubles.
Advantages
- pulls out almost 100% of blackheads
- does not dry the skin
- efficiency
- affordable price.
Flaws
- sticky texture
- smells like glue
- There are not enough stripes.
To conclude the rating, it is worth mentioning the famous Avon mask from the Clearskin series. The collection includes many effective products for problem skin. The mask has a pleasant blue color and a fresh scent. It is convenient to apply to the skin due to its thick consistency. There is no feeling of tightness during or after use.
The skin becomes less oily, and after a few uses, blackheads disappear. It is enough to apply the composition twice a week. The face looks fresh and radiant. Price – about 200 rubles.
People call them acne, and in medicine they call them open comedones. They love to settle on oily areas of the skin - on the nose, forehead and chin. Anti-blackhead masks can combat uninvited guests.
- Why do blackheads appear?
- Can a mask get rid of blackheads?
- How to prepare your skin for using a mask
- How to apply a mask correctly
- Tools Overview
Why do blackheads appear?
The root cause is overactive activity of the sebaceous glands. This is why blackheads appear on the oiliest part of the face - the so-called T-zone, where sebum is produced in excess, giving the skin its characteristic shine.
Blackheads are nothing more than oxidized fat stuck in the pores and turned into sebaceous plugs. They absorb dirt and dust. In addition, sebum contains the pigment melanin, which oxidizes and turns black when exposed to air. Hence the dark color and gloomy name.
Face masks against blackheads are aimed at solving several problems at once: reducing the level of greasiness on the skin surface and cleansing pores. The action time is only 5-10 minutes.
Blackheads are localized in oily areas of the skin.
Can a mask get rid of blackheads?
Maybe, although not always the first time. With regular use, detox masks will cleanse the skin of everything that provokes the formation of sebaceous plugs:
excess sebum
dead horn cells
Gradually, the blackheads will at least become lighter.
As a rule, the problems of oily skin and clogged pores are solved with the help of concentrated mineral masks based on natural clay and healing mud. In the list of active ingredients of masks for professional and home use, you will probably find a number of “mineral resources”.
White clay got its name from the city of Kaolin in the Chinese province of Jiangxi, where it was first discovered. It is a natural mineral based on aluminosilicates. Contains silica, calcium, copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc, nitrogen in a form convenient for absorption. Kaolin solves various problems:
has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin in general
evens out tone and relief
absorbs excess sebum
works as a soft exfoliant, which is especially valuable for inflamed skin, for which aggressive abrasives are not recommended.
Natural clay is rich in minerals and trace elements.
The most popular clay for gentle cleansing and detoxing can do many things:
absorb pollution and heavy metal salts, drawing them out of the skin
saturate tissues with useful micro- and macroelements
exhibit antioxidant properties - neutralize free radicals and prevent lipid peroxidation.
normalize the acid-base balance of the skin
Often acts as an active ingredient in masks. This mineral clay contains a minimum of 70% montmorillonite.
The legendary Moroccan foaming clay (ghassala - translated from Arabic as “to wash”), is mined only in one deposit near the Atlas Mountains. It has long been used in the beauty rituals of Eastern women. Contains minerals, including silicon, magnesium, zinc, sodium, iron, potassium. Has versatile abilities.
Moisturizes the skin and at the same time absorbs everything that interferes with its beauty: excess sebum, pollution.
With regular use, it improves complexion.
Promotes a lifting effect, smoothes out fine wrinkles, reduces swelling.
Perfectly cleanses pores.
It works very gently, so it is suitable for sensitive skin.
Mineral masks based on healing mud and clay may contain additional ingredients that increase the effectiveness of the product. The most faithful allies of cleansing masks:
salicylic acid, which has exfoliating and anti-inflammatory effects
abrasive particles that exfoliate dead cells
warming components that open pores.
How to prepare your skin for using a mask
The basis for preventing blackheads is regular care
Mineral detox masks for home use usually do not require special skin preparation. But to get rid of blackheads as quickly as possible, it is better to adhere to a certain algorithm.
Apply the mask only to clean skin.
You definitely need to wash your face. The cleaner your face is, the more active and deeper the effect of the mineral mask will be.
Before application, perform a deep cleansing procedure.
Not all mineral masks contain exfoliants. By getting rid of old cells with a scrub, you will increase the effectiveness of the mask.
Warm up your skin with a warm towel.
This will be needed if the mask itself does not have a thermal effect. Heat is known to open pores and promote better cleansing.
Use a salicylic acid toner on a regular basis.
But only if this substance is not included in your mask. Salicylic acid will help loosen the stratum corneum, and a mineral detox will finish the job.
How to apply a mask correctly
The rules for using a mask against blackheads are approximately the same as for masks for other purposes.
Mineral masks literally pull impurities out of pores
Apply it to wet or dry face with your fingers or using a brush or spatula.
Do not keep the mask on for longer than the time specified in the instructions and do not wait for the clay and dirt to crack on your face: even oily skin does not want dryness.
Use detox masks 1-2 times a week. More often it is not recommended: by degreasing the skin too much, you can provoke increased sebum secretion.
After using the mask, apply a pore-tightening product to the T-zone and a moisturizing gel or cream to the cheeks.
Tools Overview
Masks from the “Magic of Clay” series, L’Oréal Paris
They contain kaolin, montmorillonite and rhassoul plus additional ingredients. Mask "Detox and glow" enriched with charcoal, which draws out impurities from pores, improves complexion, and adds radiance. Mask "Cleansing and mattifying" contains eucalyptus for antiseptic effect, tightens pores "Exfoliation and tightening of pores" includes scrubbing particles, red algae extract, delicately polishes the skin.
Rare Earth Pore Cleansing Masque, Kiehl’s
Amazonian white clay, oatmeal and aloe vera provide deep detox and tighten pores.
Mineral pore-cleansing clay mask, Vichy
The composition contains two types of clay (kaolin and bentonite), thermal water and aloe vera. The product absorbs sebum and impurities, does not dry out, and is suitable for everyone.
Clarifying Clay Masque, SkinCeuticals
Thanks to its composition, including kaolin, bentonite and acids, it frees pores from impurities, tightens them and evens out skin texture. Regulates sebum production.
Mineral mask Skin's Best Wonder Mask, Biotherm
The product with Moroccan gassoul clay, apricot kernel powder and marine antioxidants thoroughly cleanses the skin and fights dullness.
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