What Are Blackheads?

Blackheads are a mild type of acne that normally appears on the face but can show up in other areas such as the back and chest. For many people, blackheads appear around the nose area and can be hard to get rid of. These unattractive bumps are caused by an accumulation of sebum, which is dirt and dead skin cells that clog the pores. Blackheads get their dark color due to oxidation, which is their exposure to air.

1. Remember to Exfoliate!

Exfoliating your face removes the dead skin cells from your skin’s surface through the use of cleanser, various skincare products, or chemical peels. This will leave your skin looking brighter and more youthful, as well as, assists in improving the effectiveness of your regular skincare products. A cleanser we recommend that is great for exfoliating is the Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. This cleanser uses three of the best exfoliating agents, salicylic acid,  lactic acid, and glycolic acid, to rid your skin of any impurities and keep your pores deep-cleaned. We also recommend the Artistry Exfoliating Mask, a natural sugar scrub leaving your skin feeling smooth and soft.

2. Invest In A Cleansing Brush

Sometimes using your hands is just not enough to get all the dirt out of your pores. Investing in a cleansing brush will allow you to successfully deep-clean your pores, ridding your skin of the unwanted dirt and oils causing your acne and blackheads. It also helps you get those spaces around your nose that are more prone to attracting dirty and clogged pores. We recommend the Olay Regenerist Face Cleansing Brush. You should use this brush 2 to 3 times a week when applying your cleanser.

3. Use the Right Ingredients

I’m sure you all know the powerhouse ingredient to fighting acne is salicylic acid. When purchasing any type of acne or blackhead treatments it is best to use one that contains Salicylic acid to make sure your pores are not clogged and your skin is properly exfoliated. You can also include benzoyl peroxide to eliminate the bacteria from your skin avoiding the dirt from getting in your pores in the first place. hyaluronic acid is another amazing ingredient to incorporate into your skincare due to its incredible hydrating powers and ability to make your skin look moisturized and glowing. We love the CeraVe SA Lotion which is best for rough and bumpy skin, targeting your blackheads. This lotion contains both salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid which are the key ingredients to fighting acne.

4. Pore Strips!

Pore strips are an easy and affordable way to fight your blackheads and specifically target the ones on your nose! When removing pore strips, you can see all the dirt, sebum, and excess dead skin cells that were clogging your pores. Our favorite pore strips are the Bioré Nose & Face Deep Cleansing Pore Strips which that instantly remove blackheads and contain a variety of strips that can be used for other parts of your face such as the forehead and chin area.

We recommend you check out the latest L’Oréal Skincare blog that has the best advice to treating blackheads and can offer more product recommendations!

Final Tips!

We hope these products work for you and rid your skin of those unwanted blackheads! Here are some final tips and advice we want you to follow.

• Don’t ever pick at your blackheads or attempt to pop/squeeze them. This will only lead to scarring and harm your skin even more.

• If you are sweaty or have a very oily face, shower immediately and cleanse your face to unclog your pores from the sweat.

• Wear sunscreen! Protect your skin from the heat and harmful rays of the sun. You should be wearing sunscreen every time you decide to go outside in the sun.