Blackheads may not be something everybody’s had, but they’re most definitely something most of us have heard of. They’re teeny tiny, dark-looking bumps that appear on people’s skin, mostly on their face. They’re a mild form of acne and it’s possible to get them popping up on other parts of your body, such as your back or your chest. Anybody and everybody can get blackheads, but it’s people who have oiler skin who tend to get them the most.1 Why do they appear? Usually because a hair follicle’s got clogged or plugged up with natural oil, sebum.

Blackheads have got a bit of a rep for being stubborn. So, if you want to wait for yours to disappear on their own, it’s worth knowing it can take months-upon-years to happen. Ones that are sat nearer the surface of the skin take less time to go away than those that have tunnelled deep down.

Wash your ears How often do you clean your ears? They’re actually quite sensitive, so it’s important you don’t over wash them, but it’s good to get in the habit of doing it every now and again. Use oil-free cleansing products and don’t scrub at them, as this can actually cause more acne. You can use your fingers or a washcloth to give them a wipe over, and remove any dirt and oil that may have built up. Watch the video below