A woman uses a clear-up strip to remove blackheads from around her nose. Up to 20 per cent of adults have blackheads, say experts, the result of clogged pores. Photo: Shutterstock
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Why blackheads form and how to get rid of them – and avoid them in the first place
- Up to one in five adults has blackheads, and they can be ‘frustratingly hard to treat’, experts agree. Still, there are ways to avoid having any
- We take a look at what causes them, why relying on make-up wipes can clog your pores and why, if you have to, you should use your fingers to squeeze blackheads
A woman uses a clear-up strip to remove blackheads from around her nose. Up to 20 per cent of adults have blackheads, say experts, the result of clogged pores. Photo: Shutterstock
