Why Is Blackhead Removal Satisfying?

Dopamine: Against dermatological advice, many people pick at their skin routinely. This habit releases dopamine, the feel-good hormone. As a result, popping and picking—or watching someone else do it—brings on a cathartic rush of satisfaction.

Why is it relaxing to watch blackhead removal?

As neuroscientist and assistant professor Heather Berlin, PhD, told Refinery29, “There's a cycle of anxiety or arousal before the act and a sense of relief after.” Basically, you feel a combination of physical pressure-relief when you pop a pimple as well as a mental sense of relief.

Why are extraction videos satisfying?

The Appeal of Extraction Videos

In some cases, picking at your skin can release dopamine, the feel-good hormone. When people watch extraction videos of other people's skin, it brings a cathartic rush of satisfaction.