“Double cleansing helps to loosen up the sebum in the skin which encourages blackheads to be removed easier,” Mims says. “However [double cleansing] won’t completely remove them.

Methods to properly remove blackheads ©Shutterstock Firstly, let's clarify what blackheads are. They are small blemishes that appear as dark spots on the face, typically concentrated around the nose.

And if blackheads are bugging you, you’re not alone. Google searches for blackhead removal have increased 5000% since January 2020 showing the demand for at-home treatments and methods of ...