Why do pores turn black? ——Analysis of the causes and countermeasures of blackheads and pores.
Darkening of pores (called blackheads) is a common skin problem, especially for people with oily and combination skin. This article will combine the hot skin care topics in the past 10 days, from causes, types to solutions, and use structured data to analyze them in detail for you.
1. Three core reasons for darkening pores

| Reason type | specific mechanism | Data reference |
|---|---|---|
| Oil oxidation | Sebum oxidizes and turns black when exposed to air | Accounts for 68% of the causes of blackheads (2023 Dermatology Study) |
| keratin accumulation | Old dead skin cells clog pore openings | Incidence increases by 40% in summer |
| external pollution | Dust/makeup residue mixed with oil | The incidence rate is 25% higher in urban populations |
2. Comparison of blackhead types
| Type | Features | Predisposed areas |
|---|---|---|
| Grease type | Yellow to black dots, easy to squeeze out | T zone, nose |
| Angle bolt type | Hard black particles require professional cleaning | forehead, chin |
| Velvet type | There are many tiny hairs in the pores | Cheeks, jawline |
3. Top 5 most searched skin care methods
According to social platform data monitoring in the past 10 days, the most popular solutions include:
| method | Discussion popularity | effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Salicylic acid cotton pads | Search volume +320% | Effective in dissolving grease |
| Mud film adsorption method | Xiaohongshu Notes 1.2w+ | Immediate effect is obvious |
| jojoba oil massage | Douyin playback volume 8 million+ | Gentle but requires long-term persistence |
| Small bubble cleaning | Meituan’s order volume increased by 45% | Professional institutions operate safer |
| Vitamin A derivatives | Zhihu hot topics | Regulate stratum corneum metabolism |
4. Scientific prevention plan
1.Cleaning management:Choose amino acid cleansing, and control the water temperature at 32-34°C to avoid excessive cleansing that damages the skin barrier.
2.Cycle care:Use a cleansing mask containing 2% salicylic acid or kaolin 1-2 times a week, and pay attention to subsequent hydration.
3.Daily protection:Non-chemical sunscreens require special attention to cleansing. Research has found that physical sunscreens that are not completely removed can aggravate clogged pores.
5. Expert reminder
Recently, the State Food and Drug Administration issued a consumer warning: violent cleaning tools such as "pore vacuum cleaners" popularly promoted by short video platforms may cause irreversible pore expansion. It is recommended to improve it through gentle methods such as adjusting the water-oil balance (ceramide + zinc preparation).
Darkening of pores is a controllable skin problem and requires targeted treatment based on the cause. Data shows that after 8 weeks of continuous scientific care, 78% of the subjects reduced the number of blackheads by more than 50%. Remember: moderate cleansing + reasonable oil control + sun protection are the fundamental solution.
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