The satisfaction of watching acne blackhead removal, for some people, comes from psychological and sensory factors:
- Psychological Relief (Resolution of a Problem): Watching blackheads being removed is like witnessing a solution to a problem. The process provides a sense of closure or relief as the buildup is extracted.
- Sense of Cleanliness and Order: Humans are wired to enjoy tidiness and order. Seeing clogged pores being cleaned can trigger a sense of satisfaction associated with cleanliness and restoration.
- Mirror Neurons and Empathy: Mirror neurons in the brain may create a sense of personal relief or accomplishment when watching someone else’s blackheads being removed.
- Oddly Satisfying Visuals: The repetitive, smooth motions and the visual contrast of before and after can be oddly pleasing, much like other satisfying phenomena (e.g., cutting soap or kinetic sand).
- Engagement of Curiosity: There’s an almost morbid curiosity tied to seeing “hidden” things come out of the skin. The fascination with the body’s processes and imperfections makes it compelling.
- Stress Relief: For some, the process can have a calming or meditative effect, much like ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) videos. The slow, meticulous nature of blackhead removal videos can help people relax.
Not everyone enjoys these videos, though. While some find them satisfying, others find them unpleasant or even gross!
Let’s us know how about you?
