Quick answer
Blackheads on the nose, tiny white bumps on the chin? These are clogged pores — and squeezing or pore-strips make them worse. Here is what actually clears them and keeps them away, in the Bangladesh climate.
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Both are clogged pores — a mix of oil and dead skin:
- Blackhead = an *open* clogged pore; the plug oxidises in air and turns dark (it is not "dirt").
- Whitehead = a *closed* clogged pore; the plug stays under a thin layer of skin, so it looks white/skin-coloured.
Humid Bangladesh weather + oily skin makes both more common, especially on the nose, chin and forehead.
What actually clears them
- Salicylic acid (BHA) — oil-soluble, so it gets *inside* the pore and dissolves the plug. The single most effective ingredient. See the BHA guide.
- Niacinamide — regulates oil so pores clog less. See niacinamide.
- A retinoid at night — speeds cell turnover so pores stay clear. See retinol.
- Gentle cleanse + non-comedogenic moisturiser + daily sunscreen — the base. See the oily-skin routine.
Stop doing these
- Squeezing / picking — pushes gunk deeper, causes scars and dark marks.
- Pore strips repeatedly — they pull the top off but do not stop new ones, and can irritate.
- Toothpaste, baking soda, harsh scrubs — damage the barrier. See harmful DIY.
Honest expectation
Pores never disappear permanently — the goal is to keep them clear and less visible, not "remove" them. Consistency over weeks beats any one-off treatment. For visibly large pores, see large-pores care.
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