Please follow those tips in order to get smooth skin

To achieve soft, smooth skin while dealing with blackhead acne, follow these 6 key steps:

1. Use a Gentle Exfoliator (2–3 Times a Week)

Blackheads form when pores get clogged with dead skin and oil, so exfoliation helps:

• Chemical Exfoliants:
  • The Ordinary AHA BHA Peeling Solution (Use once a week)
  • Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (Daily or every other day)
  • Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid (Deeply unclogs pores)
• Physical Exfoliants (Mild Scrubs):
  • Rice-based scrubs (Tatcha Rice Polish, Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant)
  • Avoid harsh scrubs like apricot scrubs—they can damage skin!

2. Cleanse with the Right Face Wash (Twice Daily)

Choose a salicylic acid-based cleanser to dissolve blackheads:

• CeraVe SA Cleanser (Has salicylic acid + ceramides to keep skin soft)
• Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash (Great for oily skin)
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Gel Cleanser (Deep cleans without stripping)

3. Steam & Use a Clay Mask (1–2 Times a Week)

Steaming helps loosen blackheads, and clay masks absorb excess oil:

• Bentonite Clay Mask (Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay)
• Innisfree Volcanic Pore Clay Mask
• The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Masque

Tip: Steam your face for 5–10 minutes before applying a clay mask for better results.

4. Moisturize with Lightweight Hydration

Keeping skin hydrated prevents overproduction of oil:

• Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel (Best for oily/combo skin)
• CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion (Non-comedogenic, won’t clog pores)

5. Treat Blackheads with Retinol & Niacinamide

• The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% (Controls oil, shrinks pores)
• Differin Gel (Adapalene 0.1%) (Retinol helps unclog pores & smooth skin)

6. Avoid Squeezing & Use Pore Strips Sparingly

• Never squeeze blackheads—it can lead to scars!
• Use pore strips (like Biore Pore Strips) only occasionally to remove stubborn ones.

Bonus Tip: Sun Protection is a MUST!

• Use an oil-free SPF 30+ sunscreen (EltaMD UV Clear, Biore UV Aqua Rich) to prevent damage and maintain soft skin.