Will facial scrubs get rid of blackheads and whiteheads?

A blackhead, or open comedone, is a plug of natural oil (sebum) and dead skin cells stuck in the opening of a hair follicle. The dark color is caused by oxidation. A whitehead is a closed comedone. Although facial scrubs slough off old skin cells and leave skin smooth and clearer looking, they are less effective in eliminating blackheads and whiteheads. A better choice for blackheads would be a topical blemish treatment containing salicylic acid also known as beta hydroxy acid, which loosens and softens clogged pores. A nose peel is good at targeting blackheads in the nose. Because the are under the skin, whiteheads should be removed by an esthetician or dermatologist.