Blackheads happen when excess oil, dirt and debris clog the pores. The best way to prevent blackheads is to gently exfoliate the skin with a face scrub that helps draw out impurities and keep the pores clear—and a charcoal skin care product with acne-fighting salicylic acid is even better.

Acne Free Blackhead Removing Scrub with Charcoal is a gel-based cleanser that contains maximum-strength 2% salicylic acid to minimize breakouts, along with natural jojoba and purifying charcoal to care for your skin. Fragrance-free to reduce irritation, this gel-based acne cleanser deep-cleans the pores to make them look smaller, reveals a brighter complexion and most importantly, helps get rid of blackheads. For even better results, use it with the Acne Free Kaolin Clay Detox Mask twice per week.

• Rinse brush head and pat dry to remove excess water before attaching to brush
• Apply a dime-size amount of the cleanser to brush head
• Gently massage brush over damp skin for about 60 seconds, concentrating on troubled areas
• Avoid eye and mouth areas
• Be careful not to press too hard; this will limit the motion of the brush
• Rinse face, remove brush head and rinse thoroughly
• To care for the brush head, remove it from the handle and rinse with warm soapy water
• Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one use per day, and gradually increase to twice per day if needed