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Super Pore Killer Method: How To Get Rid Of Sebaceous Filaments
(old lookism method)
(old lookism method)
This is going to be short NO BS Guide on how to get rid of Sebaceous filaments, but:
First, what are Sebaceous filaments?
Sebaceous filaments are small and natural structures found in the skin, particularly on areas where there are larger amounts of sebaceous glands such as the forehead and nose. These structures are composed of dead skin cells as well as sebum which is produced by the skin and is likely to come out from its surface. Thus, these furrow-like structures assist in guiding oil to the outer layer of your dermis. Differently from blackheads that represent blocked pores, sebaceous filaments do not indicate poor hygiene but rather indicates smoothness and hydration in a healthy way. Regular cleansing and exfoliation may reduce their appearance at times when they become more pronounced.
Now, what you need to get rid of Sebaceous filaments?
To clear out your Sebaceous filaments and shrink your pores’ appearance, you’ll need about an hour, preferably in the morning, and these three items:
- A 2% BHA product with a pH between 3 and 4.
- A clay mask.
- An emulsifying oil cleanser, preferably mineral oil-based, or a pure carrier oil. Mineral oil seems to work best.
How to clear out your pores from Sebaceous filaments?
Note: The best time to do this is in the morning, before your regular morning skin care routine. This way, you won’t have to cleanse first and then again at the end of this process.
- Apply your BHA product. (If you have dry or dehydrated skin, you may want to limit your BHA and the rest of this process to only the areas of your face where your Sebaceous filaments are most visible.) Because BHAs are oil soluble, they’ll be able to penetrate deep into the sebum filling up your pores, loosening the gunk to make it easier to remove with the following steps. Wait 20-25 minutes to allow the BHA to do its job.
- Without washing off the BHA, apply your clay mask. Wait for however long the clay mask instructions specify.
- Rinse off your clay mask with tepid to lukewarm water. Be careful with your water temperature here, as both your BHA and clay mask can be quite drying, and you don’t want to overdry your skin by throwing hot water at it on top of that. Dry your face.
- Apply your cleansing oil or carrier oil. Wait 15 minutes. The oil will help draw the gunk in your pores to the surface.
- Gently massage your face or areas you’re treating for 2-3 minutes. If all has gone well, at this point you’ll feel tiny little grains coming out of your pores! These are the clogs that have been making your pores more visible. Many people call them “grits,” and getting grits out of your face is an amazingly satisfying feeling. Do not apply too much pressure to your skin or massage for longer than 5 minutes, tops. Doing so can result in broken capillaries, and those can’t be fixed without pricey laser treatments. Don’t worry if you don’t feel the grits. Some people don’t, either because the clogs are too small or because there wasn’t enough sebum and dead skin buildup to create grits. Even if you don’t feel any coming out, this process is still clearing your pores and reducing their appearance.
- After the oil massage, emulsify and rinse off your cleansing oil or wash off your carrier oil as usual. Continue with your regular skin care routine.
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