Best Way To Get Rid Of Blackheads And Top Products To Use
Best Way To Get Rid of blackheads and top products to use.
Get tough on unsightly pores with these top blackhead-beating products.
Blackheads: not angry and red like pimples, yet unsightly in a different way – and just as unwelcome, thank you very much.
So what exactly are they and how can we get rid of them?
“Blackheads are a type of clogged pore that forms when the oil gland produces excess oil that can’t flow out of the pore naturally and gets stuck,” explains Paula Begoun, founder of skincare company Paula’s Choice.
“The excess oil mixes with dead skin cells and debris in the pore lining, and once that mixture makes its way to the surface it is exposed to the air, it oxidises, turning black.”
She continues: “A major misconception is blackheads are caused by skin being dirty. That’s why simply washing your face in an effort to cleanse the skin of blackheads won’t work.
Cleansing will help remove excess surface oil, but a cleanser or scrub can’t reach farther into the pores where the blackheads are rooted.”
So what does work? “Using a well-formulated BHA exfoliant to penetrate pores and unclog the substances that would normally turn into a blackhead,” suggests Paula. “You can also add a gentle yet absorbent mask to help reduce excess oil if you have extra-stubborn blackheads.”
Francine Krenicki, of skincare company StriVectin, adds: “The difference between whiteheads and blackheads is simply if the hair follicle is open or closed. Blackheads are ‘open comedones’ that form when a hair follicle (aka a pore) fills up with dried sebum (oil), dead skin cells, makeup, impurities and bacteria.
“Resist the urge to pick and squeeze your skin. Exfoliate regularly with a topical product containing AHAs (glycolic) and BHA (salicylic acid), to break down the plugs and dissolve them.”
Keep scrolling to see our top picks to get rid of unsightly blackheads below.
- Clinique Anti Blemish Solutions Cleansing Gel
An effective daily cleanser you can use to tackle tenacious blackheads over time.
The oil-free formula removes the build up of dirt and unclogs pores to clear and prevent blackheads. It’s non-drying, refreshing and leaves your skin feeling smoother, softer and more comfortable.
Price: £19.50, Look Fantastic – buy here now
- StriVectin Blue Rescue Clay Renewal Mask
Balance and restore oil and blemish-prone, fatigued skin with a rinse-off clay mask two or three times a week.
Typical clay masks are great for drawing out dirt from pores, but they can also sometimes draw out moisture, leaving skin dry. This clay mask packs all the pore-shrinking power you want, along with probiotic ferments and a healthy dose of moisture and nourishment, for skin that is visibly refined, renewed and radiant.
One reviewer said: “I loved how soft it left my skin, my skin looked and felt so much better from the first use. After prolonged use, the pores were less noticeable and so much clearer, no blocked pores which would usually lead to the dreaded spots and blackheads.”
Price: £60, Amazon – buy here now
- Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Dissolve those pesky spots with this fast-absorbing liquid that removes built-up dead skin cells and fights blackheads.
It quickly exfoliates dead skin cells both on the surface and deep inside pores, to reveal smoother, clearer, more radiant-looking skin. BHA (salicylic acid) has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce blemishes and redness.
Price: £28, Paula’s Choice – buy here now
- Holika Holika Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil Balm
Got a problem area you want to target? This cleansing oil balm is specifically designed to target blackheads.
It cleverly melts with your body temperature and sets to work deep cleansing the area that needs it most.
A clarifying and decongesting formula, it contains pink clay to absorb sebum and impurities, while aloe vera and lemon extracts moisturise, calm and soothe.
Price: £9.95, Lookfantastic – buy here now
- Procal Blackhead Remover Mask, Glycolic & Turmeric Peeling Face Mask
Gentle on your skin yet tough on blackheads, this peel-off face mask effectively binds to blackheads and dead skin cells, which are extracted from the skin when the mask is peeled off.
Infused with anti-bacterial turmeric extract and a concoction of AHAS like glycolic acid to exfoliate the skin and draw out impurities, it will leave your complexion clearer and more radiant.
Top tip? Use hot steam or a hot towel for about 5-7 minutes prior to applying the mask, which will help open up the pores for better extraction.
Price: £9.99, Amazon – buy here now
- Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing Oil-Free Cleanser
Blackheads are niggly enough, you don’t want to have to spend half your pay packet getting rid of them, too.
Thankfully this ultra-affordable cleanser will help do the trick on a budget. It removes dead skin cells, oil and dirt trapped deep within the pores to tackle blackheads at their root.
Over time, you’ll develop a clearer, healthier-looking complexion.
Price: £2, Amazon – buy here now
- Garnier Pure Active Anti-Blackhead Charcoal Nose Strips
Target the problem areas of nose, forehead and chin with these easy-to-use blackhead-fighting strips.
Salicylic acid and charcoal proved a deep clean that removes excess sebum, blackheads and impurities on the blemish-prone T-zone.
It peels away blackheads and dirt with every use, and minimises the look of pores over time for a more even skin tone.
Price: £3.99, Amazon – buy here now
- The Body Shop Blackhead Remover
On the odd occasion, the toughest of blackheads may need physical extraction; but don’t be tempted to use your fingers and possibly scar your skin.
This blackhead remover from The Body Shop is a soft, kind-to-skin way of getting rid of unsightly spots.
One reviewer wrote: “This is a staple I’ve had one of these as long as I can remember ! Wouldn’t be without it ideal for removing blackheads.”
Price: £4.50, The Body Shop – buy here now
Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/style/shopping/best-way-rid-blackheads-top-22481227
