HERE’S HOW TO GET RID OF BLACKHEADS AND WHITEHEADS THE K-BEAUTY WAY

With summer weather ramping up our skin’s oil production and shine factor, the breakouts that may result often appear as blackheads or whiteheads (or both!). Both kinds of acne need to be treated appropriately to avoid adding to the problem with more inflammation. Here’s what you need to know…

1. Use a salicylic acid-based cleanser

Gently exfoliate and reduce the amount of oil and sebum on the surface of the skin. BHAs like salicylic acid cdan really get into the pores and clear them out unlike other exfoliators. They’ll also works to gently reduce the amount of oil and sebum on the surface of the skin.

2. Add an AHA-infused toner into your routine

AHA’s really help to polish away dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, so they don’t build up and clog pores. The best part is that used together AHAs and BHAs can really have an improved pore-purging effect.

3. Try a retinol at night

Not just for anti-aging, retinol helps to speed up cell turnover so this ingredient can really help with keeping pores clear.

4. Stay hydrated

While exfoliating is key to prevent and remove blackheads and whiteheads it’s also important to keep your skin hydrated since removing too much natural oil and sebum can actually cause your breakouts to get worse. Stick to a water-based moisturiser for lightweight hydration that you can layer on.