How to Get Rid of Blackheads on Your Nose

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The battle against blackheads can feel like the greatest slog out there. It’s just never ending. And the epicenter of that ongoing fight: your nose. It’s enough to drive a guy nuts, but it doesn’t have to be that way. 

We feel your pain. We truly do. But we won’t let you give in to the frustration and travel along the dark path toward pimple popping. Nope. We’ll get you set up with a peel-off face mask for blackheads and lay the groundwork so you can do your embattled nose a solid. 

So let’s get you hooked up with a little empathy, a little knowledge and a battle plan — everything you need to get the upper hand on those blackheads on your nose.

What’s Up with All Those Blackheads on Your Nose? 

Well, your nose is smack dab in the middle of your T-zone, the oiliest part of your face. The T-zone runs from your chin and up through your nose before it branches out over your eyes (it’s shaped like a T). That portion of your face is rich in oil-producing sebaceous glands. That oil is called sebum, and it serves to keep your skin hydrated, but it can also lead to bad outcomes (you can probably guess where we’re going). 

What causes acne? Clogged pores. What clogs them? Oil and dead skin cells, primarily. So with your nose right there at the heart of your face’s oil field, it makes sense that blackheads emerge there with frequency. To make matters a little worse, the pores on your nose are also a little larger, meaning there’s more space for oil and other acne-causing gunk to set up shop.  

So What Are We Gonna Do About It? 

For starters, let’s spend a moment talking about what not to do: squeeze. 

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Look, we understand the urge to pop when you lean in close and see those blackheads all but mocking you, goading you into squeezing out the gunk. But you know what happens when you do that? Well, it can lead to scarring, but you also help blackheads proliferate by spreading bacteria and introducing more potentially acne-inducing bad stuff from your fingers. We know it’s addictive, but popping gives the blackheads what they want. 

What don’t they want? Dude, we have a lot of recommendations. The foundation for every guy’s skincare routine absolutely has to be the right charcoal face wash. The charcoal gets in there with a deep cleaning, detoxifying on the daily. And you should use it at least twice per day. It helps treat blackheads, but more importantly, it serves to prevent them from emerging. 

But when the blackheads have all but taken over, what should you do to blast them? This is a no-brainer. The last thing blackheads wanna see coming at them is a charcoal face mask. Not only do they dig down deep into your pores to extract acne-causing enemies, they serve as a truly great proxy for the satisfaction you derive from popping. How so? Well, when you peel the mask back, you’ll find that it’s basically covered in blackheads and debris plucked from your pores. So, yes, it’s satisfying, but it’s also good for your skin, unlike the tempting squeeze. 

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There you are, gentlemen. We know what it’s like doing regular battle with those blackheads on your nose. We can’t promise to fully eradicate them from your life. But with the right products and a little discipline, you can keep those blackheads to a bare minimum.