1. Wash your face twice a day and after exercising
2. Try pore strips We’ve all seen the commercials with the smiling woman delighted to be removing blackheads from her nose.
3. Use oil-free sunscreen It can feel a little odd to layer oily sunscreen on top of skin that’s breaking out, which may be caused by excess oil.
4. Exfoliate When you think of exfoliation, you may think of harsh or rough scrubs. These can actually make acne more inflamed.
5. Smooth on a clay mask Clay helps rid skin of excess oil and may help to loosen or even remove dirt from clogged pores.
6. Check out charcoal masks Charcoal is a great detoxifier. It works deep in the pores to help draw out dirt and other impurities.
7. Try topical retinoids Retinol increases skin cell turnover, and may also reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
8. Apply salicylic acid gel Salicylic acids can help dissolve the keratin that clogs pores, causing blackheads.
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