Best Korean Beauty Products For Blackheads
Skincare concern: Pores
Best Korean Beauty Products For Blackheads
Blackheads. Even the name conjures up images of something we would rather avoid, let alone see on our faces. Unfortunately, blackheads are a common problem and solving them is usually a high priority. Luckily, K-Beauty is all over it.
Here is our list of the best Korean Beauty products for blackheads.
What Are Blackheads?
Blackheads are small bumps that appear on your skin due to clogged hair follicles. They are called “blackheads” because the surface of the bump looks dark. They form when a clog or plug develops in the opening of hair follicles in your skin.
How Can I Get Rid Of Blackheads?
Getting rid of blackheads usually involves a multi-pronged approach. We recommend five steps.
1) Double Cleanse
The Korean double cleanse method is a central part of the Korean Beauty Routine and it is famous for good reason.
- It removes makeup, sunscreen, and the grime that accumulates throughout the day.
- It helps ensure your skin is properly cleansed, which makes it easier to keep pores clear over time.
To do it, use an oil-based cleanser as your first cleanse, then follow up with a gentle water-based cleanser.
2) Exfoliate
Exfoliators help clear dead skin and promote cell turnover, which can reduce the build up that contributes to clogged pores. Be gentle and avoid overdoing it. For most people, once or twice a week is plenty.
3) Use A BHA
BHAs, also called beta hydroxy acids, help clear out pores. Because BHAs are oil soluble, they can work through the oil that is clogging your pores and exfoliate built up dead skin inside them. Many BHA formulas also include ingredients that support calming and help minimise the look of congestion over time.
4) Regular Clay Masking
Clay can act like a vacuum on the skin by helping draw out oil, dirt, and impurities. You can use it as a spot treatment, as a blackhead-focused mask instead of pore strips, or as a full face mask if your skin tolerates it.
5) Avoid Heavy Moisturisers
If you are prone to blackheads, rich moisturisers that are heavy on oils can sometimes make congestion worse. Try switching to a lighter, hydrating moisturiser and see if it improves how quickly your pores clog.
Top K-Beauty Blackhead Busters
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid is a BHA treatment designed to minimise congestion and help prevent new blackheads from forming. It uses an oil soluble exfoliant to clear dead skin from deep within pores, which can reduce the look of enlarged pores and help keep breakouts at bay.
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Jelly Ko Cinnamon Toast Sugar Scrub Foam
Cinnamon Toast Sugar Scrub Foam was voted “Best K-Beauty Scrub” by Women’s Health Magazine. This multifunctional face, lip and body scrub offers gentle granular exfoliation to help lift excess oil and grime from the skin. It also doubles as a face wash. You can control how gritty it feels by adding more water to dissolve the sugar crystals.
What are the best Korean Beauty products for blackheads you have found? Let us know in the comments.
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