Q&A with our “clean beauty” expert, Sophie of The Clean Beauty Blog.
Q: I was wondering if you know of any product that is really good at getting rid of blackheads? :/ I don’t have a problem with acne, really, but blackheads are the worst, and I’ve used a bunch of different products and it seems like nothing really helps :/
A: Hello! The only thing that I’ve found has really helped with blackheads is consistent, deep & thorough cleansing. Personally, I’ve found my blackheads have disappeared since I invested in a Clarisonic . I suspect the regular exfoliation helps open up pores and clean out the blackheads. BUT a Clarisonic is quite expensive (about $200), so if you can’t afford one then I would suggest trying the Konjac Sponge - super cheap ($5), antibacterial, and will thoroughly cleanse & very gently exfoliate skin. Products containing salicylic acid, glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide (remember Oxy?!) also aid in unclogging the pores by exfoliating dead skin cells from the pores. DERMAdoctor Picture Porefect, Pore Minimizing Solution and Perricone MD Intensive Pore Minimizer are a few favourites. Tip! Before applying - steam your face before application to help open up pores!
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