blackheads
Oxidized skin buildup
Blackheads are small dark spots on the skin caused by clogged hair follicles.
The dark color comes not from dirt but from oxidized oil and dead skin cells exposed to air.
They appear most commonly on the face, especially the nose and chin: She squeezed the blackheads on her nose.
Blackheads are a mild form of acne.
Blocked hair follicle plugs
- poresMinute dermal openings
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
- extractionAct of removing
- cloggedBlocked by buildup
papules · pustules · nodules · follicle · keratin · plug · oxidation · melanin
Adhesive patches extracting sebum plugs
- extractionsActs of removing something
- charcoal maskBlack skincare paste for pores
- clay maskMineral paste for skin
- salicylic acidWillow-derived beta hydroxy compound
benzoyl peroxide · retinoids · glycolic acid · exfoliation · cleanser · toner · scrub · steaming
comedones
Blocked hair follicle plugs
- poresMinute dermal openings
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
- extractionAct of removing
clogged · papules · pustules · nodules · follicle · keratin · plug · oxidation · melanin · comedogenic
pore strips
Adhesive patches extracting sebum plugs
- extractionsActs of removing something
- charcoal maskBlack skincare paste for pores
- clay maskMineral paste for skin
salicylic acid · benzoyl peroxide · retinoids · glycolic acid · exfoliation · cleanser · toner · scrub · steaming · microdermabrasion
blackheadswhiteheads
Blocked pores forming bumps
pustules · milia · pimples · cystic acne · papules
- blackhead removalEliminating clogged pore plugs