Although found mostly on the face, blackheads are blemishes that can appear on any area of your body. They may look like dirt stuck in your skin but there’s actually more to them than you may think. They appear black due to oxidation, a process that occurs when the pores become clogged with dirt and get exposed to air.

Bright Side created a guide on how you can easily get rid of these pesky little spots from your skin and get the unblemished look you’ve always wanted. Read till the end to learn how you can keep these blackheads at bay.

Cleansing

Exfoliating

Chemical treatments

Other methods

Bonus: How to avoid blackheads

Do you know of any other DIY tricks to remove blackheads? Let us know in the comments below!

Illustrated by Oleg Guta for BrightSide.me