Reducing pores and getting rid of blackheads is a challenging feat. There are thousands of products out there trying to get you to buy their secret product to dissolve blackheads and get rid of pores. Stubborn blackheads are very hard to get rid of, which is why you are here.

Blackheads like to hang out in the pores of your nose, forehead, chin, and cheeks next to your nose. Some people have really stubborn blackheads and others don’t. Some people have enlarged pores, while other people don’t. Yes, everybody is different and we were all born with different skin and skin types.

Enlarged pores are unfortunately a part of your skin type. You cannot get rid of pores, shrink pores, or reduce pores. However, you can find the right blackhead treatment, which will clean out pores, making your pores appear smaller. Everybody is different and you must find the right blackheads treatments for your skin.

Blackhead Treatments

Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) is famous for removing blackheads. BHA is a deep exfoliate that clears out blackheads. Read the ingredients of all the skincare product labels. Make sure you are getting the correct percentage of BHA and pH balanced for your skin. BHA products should have about 2% BHA with a pH of 3 to work effectively.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) is a surface exfoliate. These chemical exfoliants can actually be more gentle than rough scrubs on acne prone skin. AHA can also work better on some people to get rid of blackheads than BHA. It all comes down to trial and error. Look for a 10% AHA skincare product with a pH of 2 or 3. A 10% AHA with a pH of 3 is more effective than a 10% AHA with a pH of 4.

After cleansing wait about 10 to 20 minutes before applying blackhead treatments. Washing your face will raise your natural pH balance, so you will want to wait until your face lowers its’ pH back to normal. You can also try layering an BHA product over a AHA product, but wait 10 to 20 minutes in between application, because you want the first product to fully absorb and not interfere with the second product’s pH balance. You can also try applying just the BHA at night and the AHA in the morning. Or even other every night. Experiment and see what works best to reduce pores and get rid of blackheads.

Blackheads and pores are a part of everybody’s life, but you can make your skin clear. Keep testing and give a new product time to work. Read reviews of products before buying. Yes, everybody skin is different, but finding people with the same skin type as you will help you to reduce pores and get rid of blackheads.