You looking through this blog post gives me the idea that you've realized it's time you played your cards right. It's time you ate right, exercised, got on a healthy diet, and chose your skin care products wisely. I know all this because I've been there. I've only begun taking care of my skin when I started having acne breakouts after a few good months of staying up for shoots, thesis paperwork, and tons of other stuff that needs to get sorted out before I graduated college.
When they started appearing, I wasn't as shocked as they grew one-by-one. But when they sprouted by twos and threes, that's when I knew I needed to take action. I needed to stop them from dominating a good percentage of my face. A few months after, I moved to Manila to start working as a technical writer. In Manila, I slowly got used to seeing one pimple multiply to a few more every week. My acne breakouts weren't as often as today, but I can only guess why. I wasn't as stressed with my career back then as I am today.
A few years later, I got professional help from a dermatologist when I couldn't find a solution to minimize them or keep them at bay at least. The treatments hurt in their own unique ways. The chemicals I needed to soak my face in for about 30 minutes to an hour stung like hell. The pricking (or pimple extraction) process hurts the most as it entails the dermatologist or his assistant to go through each active pimple on your face, poke it with the sharp end of a comedogenic needle, and then press down on it using the metal loop that kind of frames the whole pimple for you during pus extraction. I use the same tool for my personal extractions. I'm just a little more gentler since I would like to prevent scarring as much as possible. Plus, I own my nerve endings. The dermatologist can't feel my pain when she's extracting my acne, but if I do it myself, I can kind of gauge when I should stop especially if it hurts a little too much.
Since the extraction of pimples (active or not), blackheads, and whiteheads are troubling and too painful, I opted to search for other tools available in the market that can help alleviate the stress of having to hurt myself every single time. I watched a few YouTube videos and read several online articles and found this spankin' new device for harvesting those pesky skin blemishes: The Acne and Blackhead Vacuum Remover!
Disclaimer: Before I start discussing my personal experience with this Acne and Whitehead Vacuum Remover, I would like to make it clear that I am by no means a licensed medical or dermatological practitioner, nor am I a manufacturer of these products. I am simply a blogger who buys, reviews, informs, and tries to market these products in the best and most creative way I can.
Quick Overview
The Acne and Blackhead Vacuum Remover is a handy, modern tool designed for suctioning gunk and other elements from your pores that lead to skin blemishes. This tool originated in Korea (the land of the poreless and porcelain-skinned people). Among its many uses includes gentle skin exfoliation, wrinkles and scar repairs, and complexion brightening.Highlights
This is what the whole package looks and consists of: |
| The packaging |
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| The package contains the suction tool, 4 nozzles with different hole sizes, a USB cable, and an adaptor which completes the charger. |
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| Care instructions in case someone confuses it for something else *wink wink |
And yes, it lights up in the best possible color, too! Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber blue!
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| Choose from 5 suction power varieties |
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| You get 4 nozzles with every package. 2 of them are identical, so it's safe to assume that this is a spare tire kind of nozzle. |
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| Charge it the way you charge your smartphone! (My apologies for that gruesome-looking outlet on the right. And if you're curious, that outlet still does work!) |
Step-By-Step Procedure For Using This Pore Suction Tool
1. Wash your face and get rid of all traces of makeup or skin cream. Don't forget to wash your hands and rub off dirt from your pore suction tool as well.
2. Pat your face dry with a towel (Never rub your face with a towel. Here's why (See #3 on the linked article's list))
3. Use a facial steamer for at least 15-20 minutes to help open your pores. I'm using a non-branded facial steamer I got from Lazada (but forgot to review due to the onset of work and personal tasks).
2. Pat your face dry with a towel (Never rub your face with a towel. Here's why (See #3 on the linked article's list))
3. Use a facial steamer for at least 15-20 minutes to help open your pores. I'm using a non-branded facial steamer I got from Lazada (but forgot to review due to the onset of work and personal tasks).
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| Nope, not a shot glass. It's a measuring cup for the facial steamer. |
Since I had active acne at the time I shot these clips, notice how I start suctioning on my forehead and T-Zone where there are fewer breakouts.
To cut things short, try not to use the acne and blackhead remover when you have active acne around. Don't be impatient like me. Good things come to those who wait after all :)
7. Be careful about over-suctioning. I've recently read an online article on Elle about this:
"I think if the suction is too high, it's like giving yourself a hickey. You can get bruises from it. It's called telangiectasia when you have superficial blood vessels that dilate because you have too much suction or too much pressure on the surface of the skin. These broken blood vessels can be permanent, appearing thin, red, and thread-like. You'd have to get a laser treatment to get rid of them," Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper said.
8. Once you've finished suctioning the life out of your pores (and you've dried all your tears), use a mild alcohol-free toner or moisturizer once more to sanitize your skin. But if it turns out that you've over-suctioned and parts of your face stings, it's better to air it out first and maybe dab a few ice chips to help prevent any swelling.
9. Admire the tool's handiwork. Just do it!
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| Mine didn't capture a lot of whiteheads, but it's probably because I didn't steam my face as long as I needed to, so most of my pores were closed still. Or it could be that there wasn't a lot for the tool to suction, to begin with. But then again, who am I kidding? HAHAHUHUHAHA! |
In my 24 years of existence, this is the very first time I've taken and uploaded photos of myself without makeup. This is only because my skin (not to mention my dreaded acne) is actually improving!
Pros & Cons
What you'll love about it
✓ It sucks! Literally! And not in a negative way. The suction on this acne and whitehead remover is pretty decent for its price.
✓ You get to choose how much suction you get (5 different suction power modes).
✓ It has 4 available easy-to-use nozzles suitable for every function necessary.
✓ It's rechargeable! Don't you just hate it when your facial cleansing devices run on cell batteries? Not to worry! This one doesn't. Equipped with the charging capabilities of most modern devices, this vacuum remover can be charged directly on your socket through a USB cable and an adapter. It's not too cable-specific, too. Whether it's your phone or your power bank's USB cable, they'll probably pair with your vacuum remover perfectly.
✓ It's easy to clean! I clean mine with tissues and alcohol. But for the nozzles, I use a cleaning brush, soap, and water. I clean them with the same stuff I use for the device.
✓ It's cheap! I honestly couldn't believe it was worth only this much when I bought it. It works as good as those Panasonic ones, too! Even better, in my opinion!
✓ You can get all of the products I've mentioned here and if we're not in the same country, I can arrange shipment to yours! 100% guaranteed!
✓ You get to choose how much suction you get (5 different suction power modes).
✓ It has 4 available easy-to-use nozzles suitable for every function necessary.
✓ It's rechargeable! Don't you just hate it when your facial cleansing devices run on cell batteries? Not to worry! This one doesn't. Equipped with the charging capabilities of most modern devices, this vacuum remover can be charged directly on your socket through a USB cable and an adapter. It's not too cable-specific, too. Whether it's your phone or your power bank's USB cable, they'll probably pair with your vacuum remover perfectly.
✓ It's easy to clean! I clean mine with tissues and alcohol. But for the nozzles, I use a cleaning brush, soap, and water. I clean them with the same stuff I use for the device.
✓ It's cheap! I honestly couldn't believe it was worth only this much when I bought it. It works as good as those Panasonic ones, too! Even better, in my opinion!
✓ You can get all of the products I've mentioned here and if we're not in the same country, I can arrange shipment to yours! 100% guaranteed!
What you won't be a fan of
✖ There isn't a warranty for this product. Mine doesn't since mine isn't from a well-known brand, nor was it from the mall. So please don't expect any warranties when buying non-branded items like this which I'll be featuring.✖ It won't vacuum all the whiteheads, blackheads, and acne pus you wish to magically eliminate. It just won't no matter if you use the product's maximum #5 setting.
✖ It looks like something else. Hence the *wink wink in one of my photo's captions ;)
✖ It's not waterproof. To clean it, you need to use a washcloth or tissues with alcohol.
✖ It produces a low humming noise. This doesn't bother me at all, but for users with living conditions that don't permit noise even with minimal levels, this could be a struggle.
✖ The blue light can be distracting at times. I honestly had to blink a few times to help my eyes rest a bit after all the exposure to that bright blue LED light.
✖ It's a teeny bit heavier than vacuum removers by other brands like Panasonic. But only because the mechanism inside has more suction power than the former.
✖ It's probably gonna dry out your facial skin after every use, so make sure to use a moisturizer or a toner that acts in the similar fashion for your convenience.
✖ It might not be available for sale in your country. But not to worry! I have a legitimate and fast solution for you! Reach me through any of my contacts here!
Q&A
Q1: You said this was an Acne and Blackhead Remover on your recent Instagram post, how come your description changed?
A1: Yes, I did say that before. But based on my experience, this product just doesn't suck out blackheads.
Q2: What other treatments do you suggest to do before this?
A2: I was thinking of trying the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask first which I've reviewed in the past. It could probably help get rid of unwanted dead skin cells that I won't be able to eliminate just by using the suction tool alone.
Q3: What about treatments after using the suction tool?
A3: Like I've mentioned, there's a possibility of swelling, so try and prevent that from happening with a cold compress or ice chips. And since you've made a big effort for your skin today, why not grab your phone, get something delivered, and enjoy binge-watching your favorite shows on Netflix? I know I did! :)
Final Notes
I can't believe how long it's been since my last post! It feels like years ago already! I really haven't found the time to just sit down and write stuff since that's what I'm doing most of each day for work already. And when I do find the time, I can't find the energy to do so. I sometimes give in to a few guilty pleasures like rewatching F.R.I.E.N.D.S, discovering new shows, or lazying on apps for online shopping or social media. I do all these with a pang of guilt every single time. But that doesn't stop me from doing them at all.
Oh and by the way, how do you guys like the new layout? I felt like I needed to rebrand and make the content a little bit more interesting, so I decided to overhaul everything and maybe not start all the way from scratch, but somewhere close to that where it'll look different but not entirely. You get what I mean! For mobile users, I'm sorry, but I haven't fixed my website to look more user-friendly on mobile yet. SEO-wise, I haven't really gotten a lot of hits from users using their smartphones to check my website. So I'd rather devote my time fixing the browser version and its content rather than improving my users' mobile experience. But I'll get to that soon, no worries!
Comments? Suggestions? Questions? Is this post borderline TL;DR? (I tried to cut this to a 500-word post, I promise! 'Tried' being the operative word in this sentence). I would love to hear from you guys! Drop your ideas in the comment section below and I'll do my best to get back to you as soon as I can. As always, thank you so much for all the support and for reading (or skimming) through my content!
NOTE: I haven't had the time to blog much because of the demands of my current work as well as many other personal stuff I needed to sort through. But rest assured, I'll do my best to publish something at least once every 2-3 weeks when I have the time and energy.
Until the next blog! Thank you for reading!
