21 Useful Products To Help You Get Rid Of And Prevent Blackheads

Blackheads are the worst and you may quote me on that.

1. Have a spa day at home with this facial steamer.

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Steam opens and unclogs your pores (that's why so many spas have saunas). This at-home device only takes 30 seconds to steam water. In addition to treating your blackheads, facial steamers also remove dead skin, dirt, and oil.

Price: £22.99

2. If you're prone to blackheads, try an oil-free sunscreen that won't clog your pores.

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Sunscreen is a vital step in protecting your skin, but so many are greasy and lead to breakouts. This one has an 100+ SPF and is non-comedogenic, meaning it won't aggravate oily skin.

Price: £24.99

3. This charcoal mask clears your clogged pores and looks satisfying AF.

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Charcoal masks are a classic for a reason.

Price: £10.99

4. Use this face massager to remove dirt and oil.

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This product is perfect for daily exfoliation.

Price: £25.99

5. If you're going to pop your blackheads, don't use your fingers. Instead, use these extractor tools.

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This kit comes with six stainless steel instruments to help you extract your blackheads and comedones, from curved tweezers to acne needles.

Price: £6.99

6. After you shower, apply a nose strip to remove your blackheads in a manner that is equally gross and satisfying.

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These nose strips are anti-bacterial, meaning they're particularly effective at removing blackheads. Each order comes with 32 strips, enough to last you for six months!

Price: £11.99

7. It may seem obvious, but make-up removal is a crucial step in blackhead prevention. Save some money by replacing disposable makeup wipes with some eco-friendly reusable cloths.

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These reusable make-up pads are made of cotton and bamboo, so they're biodegradable AF. When they get dirty, just pop them in the washing machine.

Price: £9.99 for a pack of 21.

8. Moisturise your skin with this aloe vera gel that just so happens to be vegan/cruelty free.

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Yes, even oily skin needs moisturiser. Aloe vera keeps your skin soft without adding additional oil to your skin. It even has antibacterial properties that help prevent blackheads.

Price: £5.99

9. Or, if you're feeling a little luxurious, try this pomegranate moisturiser suitable for oily and combination skin.

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The combination of pomegranate extract and salicylic acid leaves your face soft and balanced.

Price: £19.00

10. Don't be deceived by its simple packaging, niacidamine is a game-changer.

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This product is absolutely amazing; it helps balance your face's sebum production and reduces your blemishes. Seriously, check out the reviews.

Price: £6.16

11. You can wash your face and body with this vegan, natural, environmentally friendly charcoal soap.

Blackheads don't exist solely on the face, they can crop up anywhere on your body (especially your back). An acne treatment soap bar helps you tackle those tricky blackheads with ease.

Price: £7.90

12. Wearing tight clothes while exercising can trap sweat and oil against your skin, aggravating your existing blackheads and creating new ones. Try working out in a loose tank top instead.

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Reviewers enjoy how this breathable top keeps them cool during their work out.

Price: £12.42-£13.00 depending on size.

13. This face brush has seven detachable heads to tackle blackheads...

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Each head serves a different function. Use the coarser brush for a deep facial cleansing and the exfoliating head to remove dead skin cells.

Price: £13.99

14. ...while this vibrating face brush is portable and waterproof: perfect for skin-care in the shower.

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This cute brush has three different intensities and three different brushes. To ensure you don't aggravate one area of your face, the brush uses a smart timer to decelerate every 20 seconds, reminding you to switch areas.

Price: £22.99

15. Use blotting paper to dry the oils off your face between washes.

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Each order contains 100 sheets, and each sheet is powder-free and smells like green tea!

Price: £6.95

16. This bestselling salicylic acid cream removes excess sebum and reduces inflamation.

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This paraben-free cream helps remove all the impurities from your face (dirt, oil, dead skin cells) leaving your face cleaner and smoother.

Price: £16.99

17. This pink scrub-soap contains apricot kernels to exfoliate your skin and salicylic acid to unclog your pores.

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Reviewers love how this soap (which is made in England btw) clears up the acne and blackheads on their body, especially their backs.

Price: £5.49

18. For oily and combination skin, try this retinol serum with over two thousand reviews.

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Retinol cream helps reduce and prevent wrinkles and sun damage, but finding one suitable for oily/combination skin can be difficult. However, reviewers with a whole range of skin types (including oily) love this product.

Price: £14.97

19. This two-in-one blackhead kit exfoliates and detoxes your skin.

Each kit contains a kiwi-scrub mask to smooth your skin and a creamy clay mask containing marine algae to clean your pores.

Price: £14.99

20. Soothe your skin with this calming facial kit.

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Each kit contains a calming mask, toner, exfoliator, moisture, and cleanser.

Price: £19.65

21. Finally, this blackhead vacuum uses suction to clear your pores.

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It comes with five levels of suction. For sensitive skin, stick to levels one and two. For oily skin and large pores, level five is reccomended. However, you should always test the suction levels on your hand before applying the device to your face.

Price: £20.99