ACNE TREATMENT GEL - The Proactiv Blackhead Dissolving Gel is gently formulated to dissolve blackheads, unclog pores, absorb oil, and deep clean pores of impurities that cause breakouts. GOODBYE PORES - Salicylic acid gel shrinks the appearance of pores for a more radiant and glowing complexion.

Proactiv Blackhead Dissolving Gel (1 fl oz/30 ml) Our Blackhead Dissolving Gel is designed to gently dissolve blackheads, unclog pores, absorb excess oil and deep clean blemish-causing impurities.

Proactiv skincare systems are formulated to help treat and prevent blackheads. Plus, Proactiv's Blackhead Dissolving Gel is a quick, 5 minute mask that's formulated with salicylic acid to dissolve blackheads, unclog pores, absorb excess oil, and deep-clean your skin from any blemish-causing impurities.

The bottom line Proactiv contains acne-fighting ingredients that may help treat mild to moderate acne breakouts. It won't help you if you have severe acne or cystic or nodular acne, though. Keep in mind that a good skin care routine should focus on keeping skin healthy, in addition to targeting and fighting acne.

One key ingredient in our products is salicylic acid, an exfoliant that encourages dead skin cells to loosen and shed, which helps clean out all that acne-causing debris inside pores. Without a buildup of dead skin cells, your pores may look smaller, and your skin can appear more radiant.

The bottom line. Removing a blackhead once in a while is safe for most people, but it's important not to make a habit out of removing them yourself.

It can be very tempting - and satisfying - to squeeze out or pop blackheads. However, squeezing out blackheads can create several problems: You may not remove the entire blackhead. You may even push the blackhead further into your skin, which can cause painful irritation.

Use firming masks that contain ingredients like Fuller's earth or sandalwood paste to reduce your pore size, and in turn blackheads. Peeling masks are also great at curing and removing blackheads quickly. Charcoal works by removing impurities and excess oil, while minimising the appearance of pores.

Learn how to remove blackheads with these tips:

• Opt for salicylic acid. “My go-to treatment for blackheads is recommending a salicylic acid wash once a day,” he says.
• Use an alpha or beta hydroxy acid cleanser.
• Try a retinoid.
• Make sure you exfoliate.
• Chemical peels.
• Microdermabrasion.
• Extraction.
• Don't pick at your skin.

Side Effects of Proactiv These are mainly dryness, skin infections and infestations and nasopharyngitis (swelling of the nasal passage and back of the throat). A few people in trials have also experienced burning at the application site, influenza, sinusitis and gastroenteritis.

avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. avoid contact with hair and dyed fabrics, which may be bleached by this product. skin irritation may occur, characterized by redness, burning, itching, peeling, or possibly swelling. Irritation may be reduced by using the product less frequently or in a lower concentration.

Side Effects of Proactiv These are mainly dryness, skin infections and infestations and nasopharyngitis (swelling of the nasal passage and back of the throat). A few people in trials have also experienced burning at the application site, influenza, sinusitis and gastroenteritis.