Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water
Apply a warm, damp washcloth to the area for 3 to 5 minutes
Use a blackhead removal strip on clean, damp skin if suitable for your skin type
Gently massage the area with a salicylic acid cleanser or leave-on product
Use a clean comedone extractor only if you know how to use it safely
Rinse the area with cool water after treatment
Apply a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer
Avoid squeezing or picking at blackheads
Repeat only as directed by the product instructions