Is there anything more annoying than blackheads? They are stubborn little guys that seem like no matter what you do, they just come right back. They’re the reason we spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on products and spa treatments to help us get rid of them for good.

When it comes to tackling blackheads and clogged pores, it helps to understand WHY you’re getting blackheads to begin with. Once you’ve grasped the WHY, we are excited to share with you a simple way to loosen and dislodge these unsightly buggers AND how to prevent new ones from forming in their place.

What Causes a Clogged Pore?

What Causes a Clogged Pore?

Firstly to clarify, pores are what allows your skin to breathe and cleanse itself. Pores are needed so you’d never want to “get rid of them” but sometimes these tiny openings in the skin can get clogged with dead skin, debris from makeup and the environment, sebum and more. Hormonal shifts and nutrient deficiencies can also contribute to this as well.

In the case of acne, skin cells will close over the top of the clogged pore, this is also known as a closed comedone. With blackheads, the pore remains open and the clogged debris and oil within the pore oxidize (kind of like what happens when you leave an avocado out for a few hours) and the debris turns a darker color which is what gives the appearance of blackheads.  

Clogged pores lead to acne and behind acne is often a lot of facial congestion. Like a head cold but instead of a nose full of gunk, your SKIN is full of gunk. This can make it more difficult for your skin to breathe and self cleanse but also make it harder for products to penetrate effectively and work like they should.

Do Pore Vacuums Really Work to Remove Blackheads?

Do Pore Vacuums Really Work to Remove Blackheads?

From nose strips, to clay masks, extraction tools and pore vacuums and more there are so many different ways you can start to tackle clogged pores. Mindfulness and education is KEY when it comes to blackhead removal, especially when using sharp tools that can be damaging and make the problem worse and even cause scarring if you aren’t careful.

In this post, we want to shine the focus on pore vacuum tools. Can they really get rid of blackheads? Is it worth it to invest in one? Is it right for me? Keep reading to find out!

1. Effectively loosens and removes blackheads

The proof is in the pudding (in this case the pudding is the filter that comes with the suction head).

• Some vacuum tools, like Clara our 4-in-1 Pore Cleanser, have different features that help prime the skin and pores so that that suction vacuum works more effectively. For example Clara, has a gentle exfoliation head that uses tiny crystals to gently buff away dry and dead skin cells and also offers heat therapy that you can use to dilate your pores and loosen the debris inside them. Priming your skin in this way will help the pore vacuum work all the better.

1. Effectively loosens and removes blackheads

The proof is in the pudding (in this case the pudding is the filter that comes with the suction head).

• Some vacuum tools, like Clara our 4-in-1 Pore Cleanser, have different features that help prime the skin and pores so that that suction vacuum works more effectively. For example Clara, has a gentle exfoliation head that uses tiny crystals to gently buff away dry and dead skin cells and also offers heat therapy that you can use to dilate your pores and loosen the debris inside them. Priming your skin in this way will help the pore vacuum work all the better.

2. Using a pore cleansing tool is affordable compared to expensive spa facial treatments with an esthetician (and A LOT less painful!)

It can save you time, money and the discomfort of professional extractions

• Don’t get us wrong, extractions and treatments at the spa can be fantastic and great for maintenance. However, due to the cost it’s not always feasible to get these treatments regularly and if you’ve had these treatments in the past, you know they’re not always the nice relaxing facial experience you think of when you think “facial”.. they can be really painful! A pore vacuum and skin tool like Clara is a fantastic way to gently maintain your skin and deep cleanse it on a regular basis.

2. Using a pore cleansing tool is affordable compared to expensive spa facial treatments with an esthetician (and A LOT less painful!)

It can save you time, money and the discomfort of professional extractions

• Don’t get us wrong, extractions and treatments at the spa can be fantastic and great for maintenance. However, due to the cost it’s not always feasible to get these treatments regularly and if you’ve had these treatments in the past, you know they’re not always the nice relaxing facial experience you think of when you think “facial”.. they can be really painful! A pore vacuum and skin tool like Clara is a fantastic way to gently maintain your skin and deep cleanse it on a regular basis.

3. It's much safer and less harsh than nose strips and sharp extraction tools

Confidently avoid micro-tears and skin damage from over-aggressive products and treatments

• Nose strips and extraction tools can actually damage the skin if you don’t use them properly, the damage can actually make the problem worse overtime if you aren’t careful.
• Pore vacuums can be a safe alternative, just as long as you read the instructions and understand how to use them...and how NOT to use them first.
  

3. It's much safer and less harsh than nose strips and sharp extraction tools

Confidently avoid micro-tears and skin damage from over-aggressive products and treatments

• Nose strips and extraction tools can actually damage the skin if you don’t use them properly, the damage can actually make the problem worse overtime if you aren’t careful.
• Pore vacuums can be a safe alternative, just as long as you read the instructions and understand how to use them...and how NOT to use them first.
  

5. It helps keep pores clear and skin exfoliated, boosting the efficacy of skincare products

Increase the breathability of your skin so your serums and creams can penetrate more deeply

• When your skin can breathe, it absorbs and allows for better penetration of skin care products. When products are absorbed more deeply, they can work better! So now not only are you benefiting from less congestion, but your products are working better too.

5. It helps keep pores clear and skin exfoliated, boosting the efficacy of skincare products

Increase the breathability of your skin so your serums and creams can penetrate more deeply

• When your skin can breathe, it absorbs and allows for better penetration of skin care products. When products are absorbed more deeply, they can work better! So now not only are you benefiting from less congestion, but your products are working better too.