Blackheads and whiteheads form when oil and dead skin cells build up inside pores. Blackheads look like small dark dots, while whiteheads appear as small, skin-coloured or whitish bumps.

• Small dark dots, often around the nose and chin.
• Small, skin-coloured or whitish bumps.
• Rough or uneven-looking skin texture.

Cleanse gently and consider products suited to oily skin that help manage excess oil and dead skin buildup. Avoid harsh scrubbing, squeezing or trying to force clogged pores clear.

Oily skin produces more sebum than the skin may need. Genetics, hormonal changes, heat and some skincare products can affect how oily your skin looks and feels.

• Your face looks shiny not long after cleansing.
• Oiliness is most noticeable around the forehead, nose and chin.
• Makeup or sunscreen may seem to slide or wear off quickly.

Use a gentle cleanser, a lightweight non-comedogenic moisturiser and daytime sunscreen. Avoid over-cleansing or stripping the skin, which can cause irritation. Introduce new products one at a time.

Pores are tiny openings in the skin that release oil and sweat. Their appearance varies naturally, but excess oil, clogged pores and changes in skin firmness can make them look more noticeable.

• Pores look more visible, particularly around the nose and cheeks.
• The skin looks shiny or feels oily.
• You notice blackheads or uneven-looking texture around pores.

Gentle cleansing and products that help manage excess oil may make pores look less noticeable. Avoid squeezing pores or using harsh scrubs. Pore size is natural, so skincare can improve their appearance but cannot permanently close them.