When blackheads seemingly surface overnight, there’s a golden rule to live by: Don’t squeeze your skin. As tempting as it may be, that poking, prodding, and picking can do more harm than good, ...

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Salicylic acid helps remove dead skin by exfoliating clogged pores to treat blackheads. Retinoids clear out clogged pores and prevent new blackheads from forming. Always avoid harsh squeezing of ...