What Causes Blackheads on Your Nose? | Biore Skincare (2024)

Blackheads are different from other types of acne, like whiteheads, pustules, and pimples. In the acne world, blackheads are clogged pores known as noninflammatory acne lesions. Blackhead plugs sit inside open pores and are dark in color due to a chemical reaction between the material in your pores and oxygen in the air.

Nose blackheads are sometimes confused with sebaceous filaments, which also appear on the nose. However, filaments do not clog the pores like acne. Instead, they are made up of natural oil that collects in a hair follicle, which can cause your pores to appear larger and darker.

How to Treat Blackheads on Your Nose

A consistent daily skincare routine can banish blackheads. Important steps in this routine include:

• Wash your face up to twice a day with a facial cleanser that contains Salicylic Acid, your go-to ingredient for exfoliating the skin and removing blackhead-causing oil. Blemish cleansers can also help clear clogged pores.
• Use pore strips weekly to instantly and safely remove blackheads on your nose. Pore strips use powerful magnet-like technology to cling to blackheads but not your skin. Check out our Pore Strips 101 for application tips!
• Gently exfoliate your skin with an acne scrub a few times a week to help remove dead skin cells and other material that can clog your pores.
• For painful or excessive blackheads, ask your dermatologist about professional extractions. During professional extractions, a licensed professional carefully removes blackheads and other blemishes. Avoid home extractions, which can damage your skin and lead to infection and scarring.

Once your nose is clear of blackheads, you can help keep it that way by following an effective Nighttime skincare routine for oily skin. In addition to cleansing your face daily with a Salicylic Acid cleanser for acne and occasional exfoliation and extractions, you should:

• Choose oil-free moisturizer and sunscreen.
• Select non-comedogenic cosmetics, which are specially designed not to clog pores.
• Wash pillowcases and makeup brushes every week to prevent excess bacteria.
• Carry cleansing cloths with you for a quick clean on the go.
• Avoid touching your face, especially with unclean hands.

Key Takeaways

• Blackheads are caused by dirt and oil that clog your pores and turn black when exposed to air.
• Help prevent and get rid of nose blackheads by incorporating a combination of cleansers with Salicylic Acid, pore strips, and gentle exfoliation into your skincare routine.
• Blackheads can be removed by an aesthetician or dermatologist, but should not be extracted at home to avoid infection and scars.
• You can help prevent blackheads by cleansing your skin with Salicylic Acid cleansers and choosing oil-free products specially formulated not to clog your pores.