Our Favorite Cleansers and Masks to Help Unclog Pores

If you have oily skin, washing your face with a lightweight cleanser like a micellar water might not be enough to unclog your pores, especially if you’re wearing a full face of makeup or when you have to wash off sweat and sunscreen. To help you get a deep-cleaning routine in gear, we’re sharing some of our favorite cleansers and face masks for oily skin and clogged pores, ahead. 

What Causes Clogged Pores? 

Clogged pores can occur when makeup, oil or daily grime start to build up within your pores. Add sweat and a thick sunscreen to the mix, and this kind of congestion is likely to pop up, especially if you already have oily or acne-prone skin. To help combat clogged pores, it’s important to remove all makeup and residue from the day, as well as give your pores a deep clean with acne-fighting ingredients like salicylic acid or charcoal. 

What Do Clogged Pores Look Like?

Clogged pores encompass a few different forms, from whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts or pustules. Whiteheads are raised white bumps that are sensitive to the touch, while blackheads are small, dark and appear embedded into the skin. Pimples and pustules are typically on the upper layer of the skin and can get quite red, swollen and irritated, while cysts are clogged pores underneath the skin that can be painful and large. No matter what type of form you deal with, detoxifying skincare cleansers and masks can help to ease the appearance and experience. 

Our Favorite Cleansers for Clogged Pores

Vichy Normaderm PhytoAction Daily Deep Cleansing Gel 

If you have oily, combination or acne-prone skin, this gel cleanser needs to be on your radar. The cleanser is formulated with salicylic acid, glycolic acid and micro-exfoliating LHA to purify the skin while unclogging pores and removing excess oil. 

 

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Deep Cleansing Foaming 

Prefer cream-to-foam cleansers? Let us introduce you to your perfect match. To use, gently lather the cream with lukewarm water and apply to your wet face, massaging in circular motions.