5 Ways to Banish Blackheads for Good

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Most of us have to deal with the stubborn little specks called blackheads getting in the way of a perfect complexion. These annoying comedones (the official medical term) are usually caused by an abundance of oil or dirt buildup and good old genetics. They get their dark coloring from the oxidization that comes with being exposed to the surface of the skin and the melanin within the pore. Gross, we know. It’s important to treat these suckers because the longer they hang out on your face, the more they expand your pores as they fill up with blockage. Here are five ways to help banish blackheads for good.

1. Use Pore Strips

You can't talk about blackheads without discussing the famous nose strips from Bioré — because they work. And don't act like you don't take a close look at the strip when you rip that bad boy off to see just how good it worked.

Weekly Glycolic Peel

Glycolic acid is an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) that comes from sugarcane and basically vanishes dead skin cells and any grossness on the surface of your skin. Do this once a week and you'll be golden.

La Prairie Cellular 3-Minute Peel, $215 at La Prairie

Use Pore Strips

You can't talk about blackheads without discussing the famous nose strips from Bioré — because they work. And don't act like you don't take a close look at the strip when you rip that bad boy off to see just how good it worked.

 

Implement the Use of Salicylic Acid

This ingredient is a lipophilic, which means it's attracted to oils. Look for a daily cleanser and toner with salicylic acid in it to help clear up those pores before they get worse.

Use a Clay Mask

We're all about a good mask. The ones that are clay-based tend to help draw out the impurities really well for a deep clean — like a vacuum.

Nightly Retinol Application

Products that are packed with vitamin A are godsent. They improve everything about your skin, from wrinkles to acne and are totally effective in the battle against blackheads.

Weekly Glycolic Peel

Glycolic acid is an AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) that comes from sugarcane and basically vanishes dead skin cells and any grossness on the surface of your skin. Do this once a week and you'll be golden.



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