We spoke to board-certified dermatologists about the best blackhead-fighting ingredients, how to safely and effectively ...

The black dots on your nose may not be blackheads ... and will remove debris without wrecking your skin barrier. "[And finally], the GOAT [greatest of all time] is adapalene.

People with frequent blackheads can also try using a over-the-counter adapalene 0.1% gel to prevent new blackheads ... Toy says. They'll remove the blackhead using a comedone extractor.