Cleanse your face twice daily with a gentle cleanser
Use a salicylic acid cleanser or leave-on product
Apply a retinoid at night
Exfoliate gently 1 to 3 times per week
Use non-comedogenic skincare and makeup
Avoid picking, squeezing, or scrubbing blackheads
Use clay masks occasionally
Keep hair products off your face
Wash pillowcases and towels regularly
Remove makeup before bed
Consider professional extraction by a dermatologist or esthetician
See a dermatologist if blackheads are severe or persistent