Definition:
In skin care, it is the term used to describe the process of manually removing blackheads, or comdones, from the skin.
Extractions are often done by an esthetician during a facial. Gentle pressure is applied to the blackhead, and the plug of oil and dead cells is carefully coaxed to the surface. Most estheticians use their cotton-wrapped fingers to extract pore blockages, although some use a small metal tool called a comedo extractor.
Only non-inflamed blemishes can be safely extracted. Putting pressure on an inflamed pimple can damage the skin and cause scarring.
Also Known As: Pore cleansing
