As this clog nears the surface of the skin, the mixture of oil and cellular debris oxidizes and turns black. Blackheads are not caused by dirt or bacteria (so repeatedly washing your face won't help)

How to get rid of Blackheads (what works & what does not work):

1. Exfoliating Scrubs: There are lots of apricot and walnut and all such exotic fruit scrubs that claim to eliminate blackheads. Unfortunately the truth is that you cannot scrub away blackheads, at least not completely.

Using a topical scrub removes the top portion of the blackhead, but does nothing to address the underlying cause, so they're back again before too long.

However since exfoliation removes dead cells that can potentially block more pores, it is a good preventive measure.

2. Salicylic Acid (beta-hydroxy acid): Instead of a scrub, try using a well-formulated BHA (salicylic acid) product. Salicylic acid exfoliates inside the pore lining, dissolving oil and dead skin cells that lead to constant blackheads. Clean & Clear products, H20 -Acne Clarifying Spot Solution as well as some Clearasil products contain salicylic acid. However any product to be effective must contain contain a concentration of at least 2% salicylic acid. Try getting a prescription cream for better results.

3. Topical Retiniods: topical vitamin A (tretinoin) has also shown clinical effectiveness at extracting blackheads. Tretinoin causes rapid exfoliation of dead skin cells, dissolves oil blocks and "eats up" the dead skin cells blocking the pore, which gives rise to blackheads. The only drawback with this method is the irritation associated with the product, plus it takes upto 2 months before you see any effect. 

 4.Blackhead extractor: The most painful, yet the most effective method to get rid of all white & blackheads. This tool can be bought at ROSEGAL store.

 However This is the safest tool for beginners. Do not use extractors that have needles (lancets) on either end unless experienced and trained.