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- Cleansing:
- Wash your face twice daily with a gentle cleanser to remove excess oil and dirt.
- Exfoliation:
- Use a gentle exfoliator with salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to help remove dead skin cells and prevent clogged pores.
- Topical Treatments:
- Salicylic acid: Helps break down oil and prevent clogged pores.
- Retinoids: Promote skin cell turnover and prevent clogged pores.
- Benzoyl peroxide: Can help reduce bacteria and inflammation if acne is present.
- Extraction:
- Professional Extraction: A dermatologist can safely remove blackheads using sterilized tools.
- At-home tools: If used improperly, extraction tools can damage the skin, so proceed with caution.
- Pore Strips:
- Pore strips can remove surface-level blackheads, but they are not a long-term solution and may irritate the skin.
- Masks:
- Clay or charcoal masks can help absorb excess oil and cleanse pores, reducing the appearance of blackheads.
- Clay or charcoal masks can help absorb excess oil and cleanse pores, reducing the appearance of blackheads.
