Review (5/5): Super sharp and easy to use!
I have had problems with acne all my life, and I find relief in being a picker and a popper. I also have a teenage daughter who follows the picking and popping type behavior. I've found these tools make it so much easier to get to the hard to reach or deeply embedded blackheads and blemishes and reduce the amount of scarring and marks left by using other things that weren't reall designed for this purpose. They really do help the removal process without damaging the surrounding skin or spreading the bacteria which can lead to even more breakouts.
This blemish kit comes with six double sided tools that are made from 100% stainless steel, a zippered leather storage case with elastic loops which hold the tools in place, and an instruction sheet on how to use and care for all of the instruments. This makes the storage and sanitation of these instraments easy and convenient.The tools are definitely of good quality, four of the six have textured grips and are easy to hold on to, the other two are squared. The lance and spoon extractors are stored in the grip, and you simply unscrew them to remove from grip, then choose the desired tool and screw it back in to assemble for use. I really like the lance provided instead of the needle tip lancet, and it's just as sharp. The leather case is nice and small so it would be easy to take in your purse or overnight bag if you should want to travel with it. The elastic loops are tight which makes it a little difficult to replace them, however, I like they have a secured fitted placement.
The directions are very clear and basic. It isn't hard to figure out which tool works best for each blemish. Honestly, everyone is different so I don't believe there is one way or one tool that would be more useful then another. That's why this varity is so great.
For the best results, it is important to sterilize the tools you will be using with alcohol, and to wash your hands and face with cleanser and warm/hot water. This step is necessary to open the pores and gain maneuverability. Find the appropriate tool and place it over the blackhead and press gently, removing the nastiness by force. If you press too hard you could damage the skin. If you are dealing with a whitehead, puncture it with the lance for removal. It's important to wipe the tool with alcohol prior to moving on to the next blemish, as to not spread bacteria. After you finish with the extractions, it is important that you cleanse your face using cold water. This rinse will help in closing the pores to avoid them becoming clogged again. Don't forget to sterilize any used instruments prior to putting them back in the storage case, you don't want to spread the bacteria.