May
21
I *love* using pore strips.
There’s something deeply satisfying abt the rip-off. I also like getting a look at the nasties stuck on the strip. (Okay, some people may find it gross, but whatever. )
What follows is just a quick tip I want to share about buying pore strips.
Whether you buy the regular white ones or the black ones (seen in picture), try to get the package that’s for men.
The pore strips for men and women are the exact same strips.
The only difference is that the ones for men have a larger surface area. This not only gives better value for your money, but the larger strip is very helpful if you’re trying to get the blackheads and whiteheads on your inner cheeks.
No, pore strips are actually really bad for you!
What they do is they basically rip open your pores, which causes more oil buildup because they are enlarged.
And after you rip off the white/black heads you’re supposed to moisturize, but then the oil and dirt will get into your bigger pores.
If you DO still use the pore strips, wash your face with a pore-minimizing scrub/liquid and a pore minimizing lotion, and don’t use them again!
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