Products for blackheads

[mrsukyankee]

Somehow, in my older age, I have developed blackheads, which haven't been an issue since teen years. So, I now have those plus dry-ish skin. 

Any suggestions for dealing with them? Thanks!

[bugandbibs]

I spot treat my blackhead prone areas with Cosrx BHA liquid nightly. It helps dissolve the gunk and makes it’s easier to remove with my double cleansing.

[tiramisu]

I use BHA daily and when I get anything stubborn, I use the Paula's Choice BHA 9 spot treatment on it.

[mrsukyankee]

Thank you, bugandbibs, tiramisu!

[spindle92]

May 9, 2020 14:42:51 GMT -5 tiramisu said:

I use BHA daily and when I get anything stubborn, I use the Paula's Choice BHA 9 spot treatment on it.

I think you are the one who recommended the BHA 9 to me. That stuff is AMAZING!!!!

[mrsukyankee]

Bummer. We don't have the BHA 9 spot treatment in the UK - it appears we get some but not all of the PC products (or sometimes they have different names, but not this time). Oh, well.

[mrspez07]

I use the Paulas Choice BHA (4% I think) daily for overall skin stuff related to acne. I’ve seen an improvement in the blackheads for sure.

ETA: here’s what I use daily-

[cosmowife]

Prescription retinol? It’s the only thing that has made a noticeable difference in my skin.

[mfluder]

May 15, 2020 6:32:51 GMT -5 cosmowife said:

Prescription retinol? It’s the only thing that has made a noticeable difference in my skin.

For me, unfortunately this is my answer too. Ive done BHA and AHA (yes, the BHA removes it, but for me AHA did some to help prevent it seemed), but those things stayed stubbornly forever. Prescription took awhile, but its the only thing that really diminished the blackheads for me.