Men have dirty, clogged pores too! Bioré men's skincare will help lift out deep down dirt, oil, and blackheads with these 6 nose strips. With natural charcoal, these pore strips for men work like a magnet to instantly lock onto and lift out deep-down skin impurities with proprietary Japanese technology.

When the nose strip is removed, the top layer of skin can come off with the extracted dirt and oil. “Bioré pore strips work through c-bond technology rather than adhesives, safely removing dirt, oil, and blackheads,” says Dr. Henry.

While pore strips can be bad for your skin if you overuse them, have breakouts they're not made for, or use them in combination with sensitivity-inducing products like exfoliants, they can still be helpful for extracting blackheads if you use them carefully.

Remove weeks (yes – weeks!) worth of pore gunk with just one strip. With natural charcoal, pore strips suck out oil and blackhead breeding impurities, leaving skin feeling fresh, clean and 3x less oily.

Pore Strips Pore strips are designed to remove dirt, blackheads, and dead skin from the nose, not the hair. And if you think your pore strips will aid with hair removal, we've got some disappointing news for you. When removed correctly, they don't grip the hair, and therefore, are unable to remove it.

Essentially, yes. "They work and you can visibly see that they do work in terms of taking the clogged pores out," Tzu said. "But they work to a limited extent." They likely won't remove all of the blackheads that you're seeing (especially if you're not applying the strip correctly).

Essentially, yes. "They work and you can visibly see that they do work in terms of taking the clogged pores out," Tzu said. "But they work to a limited extent." They likely won't remove all of the blackheads that you're seeing (especially if you're not applying the strip correctly).

Charcoal as an ingredient bonds with impurities and absorbs them into its own structure, helping to unblock the clogged pores that can lead to blackheads. Charcoal is also a great natural exfoliator, helping to leave your skin feeling smooth and fresh, and looking radiant and healthy.

You can expect the masks to help unclog pores and absorb environmental pollutants, oil, and dirt from the skin, Debra Jaliman, MD, a dermatologist in New York City, told Health. Charcoal is especially good for people with acne and blackheads as it can help reduce excess oil, said Dr. Jaliman.

How Often Should You Use Pore Strips? Both dermatologists note that pore strips can safely be applied once or twice per week. Just be cautious if you have sensitive skin, and steer clear completely if you have active skin conditions such as acne, eczema, or sunburn, as they could worsen those issues.

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. "They are designed to draw out excess oil," says Dr. Garshick.

Pore strips can damage more sensitive, thin skin and even pull out both skin and hair. 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.

Pore strips can't completely remove larger, deeper blackheads. And, unfortunately, they won't stop your blackheads from forming. And here's a cool factoid for you - did you know not all black dots on your nose are actually blackheads? They look like tiny blackheads, but it's actually large or prominent pores.

Acne-causing bacteria can trigger pimples and other inflammatory lesions, resulting in irritation, redness, and swelling. The antibacterial properties of activated charcoal, however, may help lift bacteria from the pores. This may help with reducing acne and improving overall skin complexion.

Safety Concerns and Charcoal Masks Charcoal peel-off masks can sometimes cause excessive skin peeling, particularly in people with sensitive skin or certain skin conditions. This can be very painful or can cause serious and permanent skin damage like scarring and infection.

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.