We all want clear and problem-free skin but we don’t know where to start. Cleanser or toner or Serums? Here’s the thing: if your face looks dull, feels rough, or keeps breaking out, it’s probably because your pores are clogged. Blackheads, whiteheads, and built-up gunk are just signs that your skin needs a reset. It’s about hygiene and looking sharp. So,we break down exactly how to clean up your face and keep it that way, without turning your bathroom into a science lab.

Why Should You Even Care?

Clean skin means your pores are not clogged and your skin can breathe. On the contrary, clogged pores may result into more breakouts, uneven skin tone and skincare products unable to penetrate deeper into the skin because of the congestion. 

On the flip side, clean skin absorbs products better, stays clear longer, and looks and feels healthy. Whether you shave daily, rock a beard, or go bare face, clean skin lets you make good first impression.

What’s Clogging Up the Skin?

• Blackheads: Clogged pores that have been exposed to air and oxidised which is why they turn black and shows on the surface of the skin.

• Whiteheads: It's basically means congested pores, however the white bump stays under the skin preventing its oxidisation. 

• Clogged pores: The root cause of both. Dirt, oil, sweat, dead skin which build up if it’s not being cleared out.

How To Deal With It?

1. Clean Your Face

Use a gentle cleanser made for your skin type, twice a day, If your face gets oily, go for something with salicylic acid to cut through the grease. Definitely, cleanse after the gym. Don’t let that sweat dry on your face.

2. Exfoliate, But Don’t Go Overboard

Twice a week, use an exfoliant to clear out dead skin. Skip the scratchy scrubs, instead, reach for a chemical exfoliant with AHA or BHA—they go deeper, clean better, and don’t wreck the skin barrier.

3. Use a Clay Mask Once a Week

Clay masks pull out oil and grime like a vacuum cleaner for your pores. Do it once a week, keep it on for 10 minutes, rinse it off.

4. Moisturise Even If You Have Oily Skin

Drying your face out just makes it produce more oil. Use a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer. Your skin will stay balanced and feel smoother.

5. Don't Squeeze That Blackhead

If you’re going to extract, do it the smart way: after a hot shower, using light touch and proper tool. It's better to not do it on your own and if you have stubborn  ones, head to a dermatologist for an in-clinic facial. Don't depend on your barber or the harsh exfoliators. Over-squeezing can lead to scarring or more breakouts. Sometimes it’s best to let skincare do the work over time.

6. Stay Consistent

You don’t need a 10-step routine. Just commit to a few good habits and stick to them. Real skin progress takes a few weeks, not 48 hours.