blackheads

Then came my least favorite part of any facial: extraction, or the process of clearing clogged pores by pushing out blackheads and whiteheads.

Its appearance can vary, ranging from whiteheads and blackheads to pustules and nodules, mainly on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders.

Acne is a common skin condition characterised by blackheads, whiteheads and pus-filled spots.

Retinoids are anti-inflammatory and reduce pimples of all kinds — from small blackheads to larger pustules.

Acne typically occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, leading to pimples, whiteheads, blackheads and more.