In short, yes - but there is a caveat. While they can remove surface gunk, they don't remove the deeper components of blackheads within the pore, meaning you might still see some dark spots along your nose post-yank, notes Dr.

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The Truth About Whether Pore Strips Really Work Pore strips give a quick, albeit temporary, improvement of blackheads. So in that respect, pore strips do work. But for a long term fix for blackheads, pore strips aren't the best way to go.

The adhesive on blackhead strips largely contributes to the irritation and damage associated with these treatments. The sticky coating that attaches to the debris within pores leaves the complexion looking flaky, red and inflamed. Pore strips can also cause spider veins and broken capillaries around the nose.

The verdict. Pore strips are safe to use occasionally, but they can cause trauma to the skin with excessive pulling. Using pore strips responsibly is essential. It is recommended not to use them more than once a week, and you want to ensure that your skin is clean before using them.

That's why there's a warning within the instructions to only use nose strips about once a week. Overusing nose strips can make your skin actually look worse.

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Ultimately, pore strips aren't an effective long-term solution for blackheads and skin texture. But they are OK to use in moderation if you have an oily skin type or need a quick fix for clear-looking skin.

"No. Pore strips won't make your pores look bigger, but they often don't work, so sometimes pores are simply getting fulleron their own despite using pore strips," says Dr. Schaffran. While pore strips can help unclog your pores, they don't prevent them from getting clogged in the first place (more on that below).

"No. Pore strips won't make your pores look bigger, but they often don't work, so sometimes pores are simply getting fulleron their own despite using pore strips," says Dr. Schaffran. While pore strips can help unclog your pores, they don't prevent them from getting clogged in the first place (more on that below).

Nose strips will extract anything on the surface of your nose - including hair, dirt, and oil, but Shah says what they won't do is prevent the buildup and blackheads from occurring in the first place.