The Real Reason You Shouldn't Use Nose Strips Like Bioré

The distinction between what is really a blackhead and what isn't is important when it comes to pore strips. Pore strips have an adhesive that grabs onto the gunk from sebaceous filaments and pulls it out, but it's not strong enough to remove blackheads (via Metro). Removing blackheads has to be done by extraction and should be done by an expert. Pore strips might get you a quick cosmetic fix, but it won't stop enlarged pores from coming back (via Allure).

Pore strips remove the hydrating oil from the inflicted area, and then your body reacts by making more oil which then can lead to more clogged pores and blackheads (via Shape). Plus, instead of making pores smaller, they can do the opposite. Dermatologist Dendy Engelman told Byrdie that when using pore strips, "You risk damaging the skin and thus, [making] your pores bigger."

Instead of pore strips to try and remove blackheads, address the underlying problem. Try using a facial cleanser that includes an exfoliant (via Byrdie). Glycolic or salicylic acid as well as retinoids or benzoyl peroxide can also help — keep in mind, you should keep your skin moisturized so as to not trigger your skin to overproduce oil (via Insider). These methods may not be as exciting as ripping off a pore strip, but they're better for your skin.