What’s The Best Blackhead Remover? – Vacuum Pore Cleaner Review
Blackheads can be a massive pain in the backside and particularly difficult to get rid off.
It’s hard to know what products and devices are the best to use.
Well one of the latest crazes for removing blackheads are these little mini vacuum like suction devices.
These little gadgets claim to suck out blackheads as easy as anything.
But do they really work and what is the best blackhead remover, I’ve done some research of my own to find out just this.
Do Blackhead Vacuums Really Work?
Blackheads otherwise known as comedones are essentially pores blocked with oil and dead skin cells, the reason they are black is because the contents is exposed to the air which oxidises just like when you cut an apple in half and it turns brown.
So using a vacuum device to clear out the pores could have a beneficial effect but you would need to soften the skin first either with steam, or skincare products such as salicylic acid or glycolic acids, this should make it easier for the suction device to extract the contents of the pore.
However, I do think it would require the vacuum to be on quite a powerful setting to achieve the desired result which can come with its own problems.
Do Blackhead Vacuums Hurt?
If we are going to achieve any kind of blackhead clearing result, the vacuums need to be on quite a high setting to do this but from my research I discovered this can be quite painful!
There’s also a risk if you have very sensitive skin or suffer from rosacea you may experience excessive redness, bruising or talanglectasias which are broken blood vessels very close to the skins surface.
These can be very difficult to rectify once you have them and you may need to see a professional for laser therapy to get rid of them!
Which Blackhead Vacuum Is Best?
If you are still keen to try one but want to know what is the best blackhead suction vacuum to get.
The Moin Blackhead Remover Vacuum Pore Cleaner 2020 Acne Comedone Extractor is the one I would recommend.
Here’s what it features;
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- USB rechargeable
- 3 different suction settings
- 4 replaceable probes
- Extra removal kits
Why I Have Chosen Moin Blackhead Remover Vacuum Pore Cleaner
- The reason I have chosen this one is it has 100% 5 star reviews on Amazon
- Safe and effective
- Reasonably priced only £19.99
- Claims to be scientifically proven to remove blackheads, whiteheads, dead skin, oil and makeup.
This device has a suction strength of no more than 60kp, this ensures it cannot do any damage to the skin yet still provides positive results.
All the reviews seem to back this up too, along with it’s nice design and ease of use.
How Often Should You Use A Pore Vacuum?
You would need to use your pore vacuum 2-3 a week to keep on top of the build up within your pores, the vacuum isn’t going to prevent your blackheads from coming back so regular use would be needed.
What Really Works To Remove Blackheads?
The question is do you really need a fancy device to remove your blackheads when there’s some pretty good products you could be using in your skincare to remove them and keep them at bay.
The vacuum might suction them out but those pores are just going to fill straight back up again with skin cells and oil and the blackheads will come right back so a good daily chemical exfoliate like Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Amino Acid Exfoliating Peel Pads are perfect,
A chemical exfoliator will remove dead cells, reduce pore size and keep pores clear.
Other great products are peel off charcoal masks and clay mask both can be used weekly to draw out impurities and keep your skin clear.
What Happens If You Don’t Remove Blackheads?
If you struggle to extract a blackhead and continuously squeeze at it you can potentially add more bacteria to the pore which can lead to cysts or nodules, theses are really difficult to treat too and can result in scarring.
If you have a stubborn blackhead it’s always best to leave alone or try professional treatments, you don’t want to end up with perminant scars.
Final Thought
If you do like a skincare gadget then I would definitely recommend the Moin Blackhead Remover Vacuum Pore Cleaner, it is safe and effective and not a bad price although if you use a good daily salicylic cleanser followed by a daily chemical exfoliate and a weekly charcoal or clay mask you can probably see off the blackheads without the need for a fancy pants device.
Avoid the cheap and nasty ones, you don’t want to damage your skin and would absolutely advise to avoid if you have particularly sensitive or redness/rosacea skin type.
What do you use for your blackheads, please comment below to let me know!
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Great honest review of the best blackhead remover. Thank you for sharing such valuable information.
Hi Alyse, thankyou for your comment, I’m glad you found it helpful.
I am excited to learn about both the “Moin Blackhead Remover Vacuum Pore Cleaner” and Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Amino Acid Exfoliating Peel Pads. (I love PTR Products!. They are expensive but work!) Your suggestion of using it combined with charcoal masks is invaluable!
Hi Brianna, thank you for your comment, I love to know what you think if you do decide to go for the main blackhead remover vacuum, or if you stick with the products, Peter Thomas Roth products are great!
Wow didn’t have a clue there is such a device! And more surprisingly that one you are recommending is not even expensive. Thank you for the inspiration and valuable information!
Hi Olga, it’s not a bad price at all is it! Glad you found it helpful though. Thank you for you comment.
Hi Amy, I stumbled across your site as my wife sometimes has issues finding a suitable skin vacuum to deal with such issues. I have forwarded your page on to her. She has also mentioned you have some excellent posts that she also loves. WIN!
Hi Russ, thank you for commenting and I hope this one is helpful for your wife too.
This blackhead remover seems to be the answer to many people for their skin problem. My only concerns would be does it really work in taking out the black/white heads? How strong is the suction? if it’s too srtong, is it pulling out the skin too? Please can you reply to these questions. Thank you
Hi Habib, yes this was definitely my concern with the blackhead suction devices as they can be painful to se on the higher settings, cause bruising and broken blood vessels, the Main Vacuum blackhead remover however does claim to be completely safe for your skin and is clinically proven to remove blackheads and whiteheads. If it concerns you though I would stick with the products I recommend in the article Habib, they can be just as effective for blackheads.
Amy,
What a great article! My daughter would love to read this when she’s finally awake for the day – she’s aspiring to be a Dermatologist, so she’s always fascinated with pimples in general. She likes to know what causes them as well as getting rid of them, though she has a nifty little kit that she carries around with her to help others with their pimples (she’s an avid fan of Dr. Pimple Popper).
Thanks for the great information!
I’m a massive fan of Dr. Pimple Popper myself! thank you for your comment Katrina, I hope your daughter find this article helpful.
This could be just thing we need! Thank you for bringing it to our attention. It’s really good that you can adjust the suction setting as I imagine, it could be quite strong if you’re not used to it. I did a quick search on Amazon and it’s amazing some of the photos provided by some reviewers. It really is best to get rid of all that stuffing clogging up our pores. Thanks for the advice!
Hi Susan, yes the different setting are really useful, you can also adjust them for different areas of the face as some places are more sensitive than others.
Thank you for your comment.
Peter Thomas Roth products have been a feature on my bathroom shelf before, my wife uses them, I’ve heard great things about peptides, what actually do they do though?
I love Peter Thomas Roth products too, they’re great! Peptides are a really good anti ageing ingredient, they are long chains of amino acids that make up certain proteins like collagen and elastin, kind of like the building blocks of of our skin.