Learning lab

Blackheads

We know it can be frustrating to deal with persistent blackheads and large pores. Let us introduce you to the two hero ingredients you can incorporate into your routine to clear your pores and reduce their size.

how to treat it

One important thing: don’t use pore strips. These stretch pores when you peel them off, making them appear larger and more prone to future blockages. Instead, look to salicylic acid and niacinamide. Salicylic acid is an oil-soluble chemical exfoliator, this means it can get deep into the pores to flush out impurities. Niacinamide (also known as vitamin B3) is a powerful antioxidant and helps shrink pores by stimulating collagen and elastin production.

What to use

Use our Salicylic Fix Night Pads in the evening after cleansing, 2-3 times a week.

Try our Salicylic Fix Concentrate Extreme 2% containing both niacinamide and salicylic acid, twice a week after cleansing to help regulate sebum production.

For younger (or more sensitive) skin, try pairing our Teen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Wash, containing salicylic acid, with the Oil Control Moisturiser, containing niacinamide.

For mature skin, apply our Retinol Fix Booster Extreme after cleansing to help with both fine lines and pore size thanks to niacinamide.