I am a big fan of the Braun series of electric shavers so I will be posting more deals about them of the next while. I’ve been looking to upgrade to a newer model from my older 340 3 series that I have. More specifically I’ve been looking for the best deal on the Braun 360 complete 8995 model.

So I started at the main source Braun.com, no help since they don’t sell them directly online.

My next stop is good old Amazon.com which also does not sell them directly but rather uses other online retailers to supply the shavers. I can’t beleive the price differences that they offer. Some online stores are selling the 8995 for $161 which is a good deal and other major sites like Target have is avalible for $229. That’s a $68 price difference, which makes me think that the $161 might be too good to be true. Anyway check out the amazon listings and see what you think.

Moving on to Walmart.com the bet I could find was the 8985 model (same damn thing) for $164.76 shipped to you or the closest walmart store for free, good price and from a company that I trust. (labour practices aside).

The last place I’ve checked is ebay.com where there is a power seller selling the exact model I want (8995) for $139.99 as the buy it now price. The current bid is $9.95 so I think I will try for that one first. If that falls through it’s off to walmart.

These are just a few of the stores that I looked at as I tend to trust the bigger retailers a little more. Remember that price isn’t the only factor in getting a good deal.

As disgusting as it is whiteheads are on of the most common skin problems there are. People are looking for cures and information on how to get rid of whiteheads.

There are 2 schools of thought on getting rid of whiteheads once they’ve appeared. The first is Popping them, although not recommended by dermatologists popping the whitehead is the quickest fix.

There are a few drawback to this though. Scarring for one and infection of the pores around the whitehead, which can lead to even more whiteheads.

If you do plan on popping the whitehead make sure that you are using a sterile instrument (i.e sewing needle) and after the white is popped cleaning the surrounding area is very important. Using a cotton ball soaked in benzoyl peroxide seems to work well.

The second method is to use topical lotions to clean and dry out infected area. There are quite a few over the counter products that can do this, Pro-activ seems to be the most popular one. Keep in mind that the results are not instant and can take up to 4-6 weeks to work depending on how severe the problem is.

For really serious problems with whiteheads you should see a professional dermatologist that can prescribe a stronger medicated solution. (Rentol A or Accutane are the most common).

Prevention

Preventing whiteheads from coming back should be your main goal so that you don’t have to keep dealing with the stress that dealing with these things can cause. Trust me when I say that stress can cause more breakouts, I know first hand.

Your first step is to get a good face wash for whiteheads and use it daily. Keeping your pores clean is essential as dead skin and bacteria are the biggest causes of whiteheads.

2 other tips I can offer you are to stop touching your face so much. Think about where your hands have been throughout the day, by touching your face or scratching the infected areas you are just going to spread the bacteria and make the situation worse. So keep your hands down.

The other tip is to really watch what you are eating. A lot of people say that the food you eat doesn’t have an effect on the number of whiteheads you get, but I think that is BS. Greasy, fat laden food will clog your pores.

Have you ever noticed that people who eat oily types food like garlic, curry, a lot of fish etc.. can smell like the foods they ate for days afterwards? Is comes from your pores and too much of it can clog them, which as you know causes whiteheads.

Acne is a touchy subject for many people and anyone that has suffered with pimples knows that it can be difficult to find a good face wash for whiteheads.

Many people are pushing the Proactiv Solution System as you can tell from the TV and radio ads as well as the Online ads floating around. Proactiv can work for a lot of people but it is rather expensive.

You can get a face wash for whiteheads through many online retailers or at a traditional department store but where ever you buy it make sure you get a brand you trust.

Clinique Acne Solutions are a good line of products that clean and exfoliate your skin. Leaving your pores clean and free of debris.

Another trusted brand is Clearasil. They have been around for a long time for good reason. They have a few face washes that treat whiteheads and other forms or acne.

There are literally dozens on different kinds of face wash products for whiteheads so it’s important to do your research, read reviews and get opinions from other people that have used the products first hand.

I like the Amazon Acne Face Wash Products page because it lists over 200 products all with links to actual customer reviews and customer ratings using the star system ( 1 star being the lowest 5 stars being the best).