if using a tool like a blackhead extractor, to make sure it's sterilized by using rubbing alcohol or a similar disinfectant to prevent the spread of bacteria. Popping a pimple clean can be a rush ...
Blackheads form when a pore becomes clogged ... is more staunchly against pimple popping. Her golden rule is that it's never OK to pop a zit - especially if you're tempted to do it yourself.
When you pop a zit, you're actually ripping open ... your body like an awesome teeny-tiny volcano. Another common zit is the blackhead, which is black because the blocked pore is open.