BLACKHEADS vs DARKSPOTS

NINAS’ SKINCARE ROUTINE

Welcome back ladies :-) Hope you all had an awesome week? As for me, I had a splendid one. Though I had to keep my face covered from this blessed Lagos sun ( Oh dear! )

Today’s topic *drumroll please*

BLACKHEADS vs DARKSPOTS

( every woman’s nightmare)

LETS BEGIN

 “Blackheads are a feature of acne, a common skin condition that involves lesions frequently referred to as pimples, spots, zits, whiteheads or blackheads”. Now my simple definition; Blackheads are simply the outcome of a blemish that has subsided but wasn’t treated properly. For example, when we get pimples our most common remedy is to touch and pinch on it (thumbs up to the pimple busters, take a blackhead on me :-) )

Dark spots however, are not as a result of a breakout, such as pimples or rashes etc. They often show up without warning. Dark spots can be due to sunburn or excess oil applied on the face.

CAUSES OF BLACKHEADS   AND DARKSPOTS

·      Sunburn

·      Pimples (sometimes during menstrual cycle)

·      Excess oil

·      Wrong use or over use of product

·      Side effects when taking certain drugs

TREATMENTS FOR ALL KINDS OF SPOT

OPTION 1 - CAROTONE B.S.C (BLACK SPOT CORRECTOR) AND B.S.C SERUM.

So many “Caros” in Nigeria but this “Caro” works wonders! But before I forget, please do not purchase a fake as there are so many imitations in the market.  It has to be sealed when bought and should look exactly like the one pictured above.

Now the crème works but it works faster when you apply the serum first. Usually serums are applied before any moisturizer; the B.S.C serum clearly states “MAXI EFFECT” meaning you will see results faster than your regular product.

This product takes about a week before results become visible, for some people days even, all depending on the sensitivity of your skin. After 2-3 weeks its advisable that you stop using the product. (do not make it your regular cream.) But I can bet on this product, it really works and it is very cheap (nothing more than 1000 naira for both bottles) 

OPTION 2 -NATURES- LIFT THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE NATURE

This product is not for the weak in heart( and I mean it ). Apply this product at night after cleansing and you will feel a sting .

I used this product for only two days and it peeled away all the ‘bad belle’. (literally) I was shocked at how quickly it worked. For instance, when I applied it on some dark circles on my face before sleeping, by morning I scratched off the crème before taking a shower and I could see my dead skin peeling off.

While using this product I felt it was sort of harsh so I decided to apply my Johnson baby moisturizer right after, to calm my skin down.

#3 CLEAR DARK SPOT CARROTTE SOAP

If you want to go all out in fighting the war against dark spots you might as well buy a correcting soap right? It works hand in hand with any of the creams I listed above and leaves your face feeling smooth(that’s a plus I noticed). But that’s about it. Creams tend to be more effective than soap so I will advise that you pay more attention to the cream.

P.S – THESE PRODUCTS ARE FOR SPOT TREATMENT. THEREFORE, ONCE SPOTS HAVE FADED AWAY YOU ARE ADVISED TO DISCONTINUE.

So guys, that’s all I have for you today. If you have questions, please comment below and I will be pleased to answer.

ON MY NEXT POST, I WILL BE GIVING MY ‘2 CENTS’ 0N SOME PRODUCTS I PURCHASED IN NIGERIA…. (YAY OR NAY GAME)