How does a blackhead extractor work?

Answer by  Milette (1105)

It's a rod or plastic tube with a metal loop at the end that you place over the blackhead. Apply pressure and hardened sebum/oil/puss will be extracted.

Answer by  knowitall39 (475)

It just presses on the sides of your pores to get out the gunk that's stuck in there. You can easily do it yourself. Steam your face for ten minutes. You can do this in the shower. Then cover your nails with some toiler paper and gently press around the pores to get out the dirt in there.

Answer by  monkeyz (3150)

A blackhead extractor is a device that works via suction. You place the head of the device over the blackhead and it is supposed to suck the contents of the blackhead out of your skin. It will likely work, but basically has the same effect as squeezing the blackheads by yourself. It is only slightly more hygienic.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Yes these extractors work. First you soften the blackhead with a warm compress. You put the extractor over the area and press gently. The blackhead should come out. Always make sure the extractor has an alcohal soak before using. This sanitizes the unit.

Answer by  Rainie (52)

A black head extractor draws out the black head. It has a suction and it vibrates and moves in a circle usually and it will pull out your black head.

Answer by  catysuzgirl2000 (578)

The most common type of blackhead extractor has two ends- one end has a cutting instrument to make a hole and the other end can remove the dirt or bacteria that clogs up the skin pore.