What Are The Best Blackhead Skin Care Products?

Blackheads can affect all skin types but are most common on oily skin. As your pores become clogged with oil and debris, the plugged matter oxidizes and turns a dark color. Don't let blackheads ruin your complexion. Exfoliate your plugged pores for clear, naturally beautiful skin.

Alpha Hydrox Vanishing Blemish Solution

Alpha Hydrox's blackhead treatment comes as a clear, quick-drying gel that's formulated with salicylic acid at a strength of 2 percent. Skincare expert Paula Begoun tested the gel and said it's moderate pH levels and high acid content "guarantee exfoliation and blackhead reduction." (Reference 1, page 70) Additional beneficial ingredients include natural skin soothers like chamomile extract and cucumber extract--these may help combat dryness and redness associated with salicylic acid--and moisturizing glycerin.

St. Ives Apricot Face Wash Blemish & Blackhead Control

St. Ives' facial wash helps combat and control blackheads in two ways. Its smooth micro-beads help scrub off surface skin cells and lift away oil and dirt. Meanwhile, its salicylic acid penetrates your clogged pores to dissolve and dislodge blackheads. The skin cleanser performs so well that "InStyle" magazine's beauty editors gave the face wash its "Editors' Pick" award.

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Oil-Control Foaming Cleanser

For mild blackhead conditions, the editors of "Shape" magazine recommend Neutrogena's skin-clearing foaming cleanser. Regular use helps control oil levels on your skin to help prevent the clogging that leads to blackheads. Ingredients include standard detergents, plus moisturizing emollients like beeswax and glycerin to help keep your skin from becoming too dry.

Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 2-in-1 Foaming Pads

Neutrogena's skin pads help you cleanse your skin without dealing with messy, liquid products. "Shape" magazine loved it as a convenient method of combating blackheads. Its textured surface helps to physically exfoliate and slough off surface debris, while its medicated cleanser includes salicylic acid to help clear out blackheads. The product is ideal for sensitive skin, because it contains no irritating alcohol.