Dealing with nose acne can be frustrating, as this area tends to get oily and is prone to clogged pores and breakouts. Here’s what worked for me and might help you too.
Step 1: Gentle Cleansing
I started by using a mild, salicylic acid-based cleanser twice daily. This helped reduce excess oil and kept my pores clean without irritating my skin.
Step 2: Steam Treatment
Steaming opened up my pores, making it easier to remove impurities. I did this once a week by leaning over a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes with a towel over my head.
Step 3: Exfoliation
I used a chemical exfoliant with 2% salicylic acid every other day instead of harsh scrubs. This cleared out dead skin and prevented pore blockages.
Step 4: Spot Treatment
Dabbing a benzoyl peroxide cream (2.5%) directly on stubborn acne overnight reduced inflammation and sped up the healing process. Tea tree oil diluted with water also worked for occasional flare-ups.
Step 5: Moisturizing
Even with oily skin, I never skipped moisturizing. I chose a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer to keep my skin hydrated without clogging pores.
Step 6: Pore Strips Sparingly
For blackheads, I used pore strips occasionally but not too often since they can irritate the skin.
Step 7: Lifestyle Tweaks
Staying hydrated, eating less sugary foods, and changing pillowcases frequently made a noticeable difference.
Final Tip:
Be consistent and patient. It took me about a month of following this routine before seeing significant improvement. If your acne is severe, consulting a dermatologist is the best approach.
