clogged pores

Sebum-filled skin openings

Clogged pores are skin openings blocked by oil, dead cells, or debris.

The blockage can cause blackheads, whiteheads, or acne.

Skincare routines often focus on preventing or clearing clogged pores: This cleanser is supposed to help with clogged pores.

The term appears constantly in beauty marketing and dermatology.

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skin · dead skin cells · pimples · whiteheads · congested · bumpy · extraction · salicylic · benzoyl peroxide · exfoliate · comedones · greasy · blocked · squeeze · cleanse · deep cleanse · double cleansing · clay mask

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G