How to remove blackheads? Skincare tips

As somebody that dealt years and years with sever acne… blackheads are very familiar to me. However, you do not need to have acne issues as blackheads are a common thing for so many of us. They are simply clogged follicles mainly with excess oil and dead skin.

It sounds not particularly appealing however that is the cycle of our skin and we constantly have to think of cleansing and also removing the dead skin cells on a regular basis. A good news is they are harmless and sometimes they just look worse than they are.

Even as a teenager I was having regular facials so I am pretty used to having manual extraction but there are so many things you can do from comfort of you home. And you can minimise the amount of blackheads. I am sure if you are on Tiktok you came across some of those viral videos and couldn’t stop watching some sort of tool used for blackhead removal. I am still not sure if I find these videos satisfying or just gross.

Ok so what can we do to prevent them and deal with them less and less. I loved this tool which I also gave my sister as a present but as with anything you need to be consistent and keep up with your tailored skincare routine. You can browse my BLACKHEADS HEROS EDIT.

From experience if you decide for extraction at home it is always good to open your pores. If you prefer actual product that does that you can go down that route or opt for traditional steaming. These machines are very convenient or simply use hot water in a bowl.

However, you can achieve a lot with skincare. The key is to keep avoiding the build up on your skin so using specific cleansers and exfoliating will do lot of work for you.

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Gold items you won’t regret buying? Gold Zara bomber or a gold bag?

Outfit: Waistcoat: Zara, Clutch: Demellier London, Earrings: Amazon (great Bottega dupe), skirt: Residus, Boots: (sold out) similar

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Good as gold, gold fever, all that glitters is not gold and so many other sayings you can think of. For years humans have loved gold and we still do. It is timeless, it evokes emotion and lust and that is more-likely why it keeps coming in all forms within fashion industry. The shiny metal that has caused people fight or fall in love over centuries is not going away.

This season it is going strong again. The Zara gold bomber is already sold out online and if you want to grab one head over to the Zara on Oxford street as I tried it on only yesterday. We can still wear some amazing gold jewellery and shoes but I am now personally so much in to gold bags.

I never realised how much I would wear one until I got my hands on this Demellier Cannes clutch. It is so much more versatile than you think and now I feel I need a silver one too but that would be for another article about metallics LOL.

You can actually wear it with any colour, with any outfit as it simply dresses up blazer and jeans but makes a good company for a cocktail party or black tie event. You really can make the most out of it.

I still have the old season gold Zara trousers and also the gold leather skirt I rocked at Milan Fashion Week few years ago. So I am very happy that metallic is having another moment Autumn 2023.

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What SKINCARE products you should use as a 40 + years old woman?

Skincare for 40 + years old women

When it comes to skincare I am a bit of a skincare junkie however since I turned 40 I am more listening to my body and really trying to stick to certain products long-term and I simply wanted to share what works for me.

We are all very different when it comes to skin but hopefully some of you may have a similar story. As a teen I suffered from severe and cystic acne and nothing helped until Accutane treament. And I would do it again without a doubt.

Just when I thought I am finally clear and can enjoy skincare with focus on anti-aging I started to have major changes like hairline eczema that is coming and going. What I am trying to explain that I feel I am battling all issues. I still get pimples, my texture is not great (with some acne scaring left around mouth and chin), the special computer skin analysis also showed sun damage which nobody would be proud of.

I learnt few things and first one if things get bad less is more. Get your skincare to 2 steps and see how you get on. Led masks are a wonder. I use the Currentbody one and it has been a game changer. I have an ongoing discount code Eva15 in case you want to treat yourself to this wonderful device. Exfoliating and double cleansing makes a huge difference and of course SPF and hydration.

However, here the products I really feel made a difference in the last 6 months.

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La Mer Moisturising Cream

We always need to keep our skin hydrated and this cream got my heart from the very beginning. It is my number one hydrating cream out there. Together with their Micelar water they make my favourite duo. In the summer I sometimes prefer the gel version however I personally am a huge fan of rich creams.

La Mer resurfacing treatment

This product is actually quite well priced considering this brand’s price range and especially taking in account the power of this product. My skin is definitely more glowy. They way I can also tell as I had to leave it behind when I travelled all summer due to taking so many things for myself and my family and my skin go to so much worse. In general gentle resurfacing makes a huge different long-term. At least for me.

Currentbody Led Mask

The IT mask is worth the hype. You can even use my discount code EVA15 which is ongoing on all currentbody devices. As soon as I stop using it my skin tells me to get back on it. It also works well for the eczema I mentioned previously. It takes weeks to notice the difference however I find this the easiest and most convenient beauty tool. I remember how much I wanted it when I saw so many positive reviews and now I happily joined the crowds promoting this fantastic device. All you need is 3-5 times a week for 10 minutes. You can wear it evening during your chores as it is super easy to use.

Dermalogica cleanser

I have tried many many cleansers during my life but this one seems to really agree with my T-zone skin. It keeps the pimples away and leaves my skin glowy without feeling too oily. Again I noticed how well this works for me after I finished my bottle and tried to use different cleanser. Never ran faster for a new bottle.

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Autumn Outfits Ideas 2023

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BARE LEGS BUT KEEP IT WARM

Autumn outfits are my favourite. If the weather keeps on giving you can play with fashion so much. One of my favourite ways to dress is to keep bare legs but the rest has to stay warm. My grandmother would call me crazy as she says the most colds and flus come from cold legs and feet but what would not we do for fashion.

So play around with your cute jackets, blazers, hats, knits but show off those pins. You may not get that chance once the real cold hits.

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SPORTY BUT CHIC

If you workout a lot you will love this. However you may as well love this if you simply love comfort. I see lot of mums on their school run or gen Z kids grabbing pizza together wearing these kind of looks. I adore blazers and trench coats wearing over my workout set. I love cute sweatshirts and also tracksuit bottoms. There is just something cool about this combination.

Give me oversized blazer or trench in combination with cute trainers and I am in.

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WORK WITH TEXTURE

Oh autumn is a perfect time for having fun with texture. Think tweed, wool, faux fur and so much more. There is something magical adding texture item to your favourite jeans.

Like this cream jacket is so dreamy and works with so many other fabrics like denim or leather. I love incorporating knits and perhaps wear them with silk and other fabulous materials.

THINK OF ACCESSORIES

Imagine wearing quite simple outfit but you want to take it to another level. Well accessories are your best friend. I love wearing statement earrings, scarves, hats and fun bags that can elevate even simple t-shirt and jeans.

This bag works magic despite rest of the look is so basic. And if you are planning investing in new pair of boots. I may have some trends suggestions for you.

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