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" Question: Why do I get blackheads on my nose and cheeks,\u00A0and how do I\u00A0get rid of them aside from extractions? Answer:\u00A0If it&amp;#039;s any comfort, according to dermatologist Dr. Macrene Alexiades,\u00A0blackheads are an issue for most of us, so you&amp;#039;re hardly alone in the struggle to banish them for good. They&amp;#039;re caused when the sebum in your pores gets exposed to oxygen\u2014the oxidation reaction\u00A0turns the oil from white\u00A0to black. Retinol can work really well if you\u00A0tolerate it\u00A0(and if you think you\u00A0don&amp;#039;t, try following the\u00A0retinoid rules for sensitive skin), says Dr. Macrene, because &amp;quot;it actually decreases the stickiness of cells, so it works to slowly close those pores down and prevent them from filling with sebum.&amp;quot; Another fix is to use peeling agents like glycolic acid\u00A0and salicylic acid (Dr. Macrene recommends AcneFree&amp;#039;s\u00A0toning and unclogging pads)\u00A0on a regular basis to exfoliate and dry out overly viscous pores. With both retinoids\u00A0and acids,\u00A0you&amp;#039;ll want to start out using them only\u00A0a couple of times per\u00A0week to avoid redness or\u00A0flaking\u00A0while your skin adjusts, and always in the evening.\u00A0 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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