What Are Those Strips That Clean Your Nose?
- Wash your face with a cleanser, then rinse and dry your hands. Twist and bend the strip to separate the cut slits, which allow for a better fit on your nose. If your nose has dried, rewet it generously and ensure that your hands are dry before removing the white strip from its clear plastic backing. Holding both ends of the pore strip, gently place it on the top of your nose and smooth each side down toward the nostril creases. Allow the strip to dry completely for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, hold the skin down and peel the strip from your nose carefully and slowly. Blackheads are now visible on the removed strip and not on your nose.
- Immediately after removing the nose strip, you may notice a white residue on your face and your nose may feel a bit tight. A splash of water and a small rub removes the remaining white glue. A taught nose is a normal occurrence and subsides shortly after strip removal. If the skin itches, apply a disinfectant such as benzoyl peroxide to alleviate the discomfort.
- Each white cotton strip contains a glue element that adheres to the skin and the dirt, oil and sebum (nose grease) that blocks pores and creates a speckled appearance. The glue substance dries and makes the strip quite stiff, which means it is ready to extract the blackheads from your face.
- Pore strip manufacturers such as Biore warn consumers against using the nose strips more than once every three days, and suggest a weekly use. Acne medication prescribed by a doctor or dermatologist may cause an adverse affect to the nose strips and your physician should be contacted before use. Users with sensitive skin or a sunburn should not use the pore strips to avoid skin abrasions.