It’s tough growing up with acne. Even worse, it’s hard to look in the mirror and see ugly blackheads. After years of having acne, I ended up learning from the top acne experts so that I can deal with this problem that affected my life. You don’t have to spend a bunch of time doing what I did. Here are 5 methods that I’ve used for getting rid of blackheads safely:

Washing Your Face

This may sound so simple, but a lot of people just don’t wash their face properly. I know as a teenager, things are so hectic. During school, we’re asked to attend a physical education class. Then we engage in physical activity and break a sweat. I’ve seen some girls that don’t even want to fuss with their makeup. So they just get towel from their locker and use it to absorb some of the sweat. This is what you don’t want to do, especially if you’re having acne issues.

My rule is to wash your face in the morning, in the evening, and when you really should do it. That includes washing your face after exercising. Pick up a skin cleanser from your local department store that is especially made for morning and night time cleansing. Some cleansers are so strong that you don’t want to use them so often. In fact, some can actually dry out your skin and make it harder to remove the blackheads. Make this a habit and you’ll get rid of blackheads and prevent them from showing up again.

Using Olive Oil

Some people say that you shouldn’t use anything oily on your skin. The truth is that your skin produces oil when your body thinks that your skin needs it. What you want to do is take care of your skin and wash it on a daily basis or when needed.

Olive oil works as a natural moisturizer. By massaging it on your face, you’ll naturally rub it away. Since the olive oil works as a lubricant, you can massage your skin vigorously without causing any harm to your skin.

Using Biore

Have you ever thought of using Biore for blackheads? Most people use it as an alternative skin cleanser. Many people use it to remove old oil from their nose. However, there are much more uses for it.

To use it to remove blackheads, you use it in a similar manner. The main thing is to soften the blackhead with warm water. You can use a warm towel and apply it to the area. Then after a minute or two, apply the Biore strip. Make sure that you put a little pressure on top of the blackhead. Then after 10-15 minutes, pull the strip. This will help pull the blackhead away from the skin.

Using a Facial Scrub

This is a simple and easy method. The trick is to use a facial scrub that contains exfoliators. If you’ve never used one before, it has somewhat of a gritty texture. You can use this with warm water and rub it over the blackhead. This will help loosen it up. In a matter of time, the blackhead will be removed from your skin.

Using a Blackhead Removal Tool

You can find this tool in many department stores for around $15. Before using this, make sure that it is clean. Then use a warm towel or warm steam to open up the pores. Then use the tool to remove your blackhead. Make sure that you follow the instructions that are provided.