Not Medical Advice: When you pull the pore strip off, no matter how slowly and carefully you’re doing it, you manage to damage the first layer of your skin. Your skin is pulled. The skin around your nose, cheekbones and chin is more sensitive than that of your forehead.
StylebakeryBeauty.com notes that attempting to remove blackheads too often or improperly can cause bruising. You then are left to get rid of a bruise on your face and there are a few things you can do to speed the healing process.
Step 1: Rest and relax, The Stretching Institute says that by keeping the injured area as still as possible you slow down blood flow and prevent further damage. It is important to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids to aid your body's natural defense and healing system.
Step 2: Apply ice or an ice pack to the bruise. American Health & Beauty notes that ice will constrict the blood vessels in the area and reduce bleeding. The Stretching Institute says that the ice also helps to control swelling and pain. Try to keep the ice on for the first two days after you get the bruise. Put it on for 30 minutes at a time and then keep it off for 30 minutes, and repeat this on/off cycle throughout the day when you are awake.
Step 3: Elevate your face and bruise above your heart at all times, even when you are sleeping. You can sleep propped up or with a few extra pillows to ensure that your face is elevated. According to American Health & Beauty, elevation will reduce blood flow, prevent blood pooling and reduce the severity of the bruise.
Step 4: Apply arnica to the bruise. According to The Stretching Institute, arnica is an ointment that is effective at treating bruises and it is available at health food stores. American Health & Beauty notes that arnica contains a compound that reduces inflammation and swelling.
Step 5: Apply a mixture of vinegar and warm water to the bruise. American Health & Beauty says that vinegar increases blood flow near the skin's surface and that can help to break up pooled blood in a bruise.
Depending on who you ask, pore strips are either fascinating or revolting. They're odd-looking pieces of paper you plaster across your nose, and then peel off to reveal the deep, dark contents of your pores. There can be something satisfying about the process. However, it can also be disconcerting to face the gunk residing in your t-zone.
To help ensure your skin is both healthy and attractive, consider this straightforward pore treatment. On the following pages, Health.howstuffworks.com provided you with five quick tips you need to get started.