Prep, technique, aftercare

Our coached picks for the best blackhead extraction tools, from first kit to gadgets, prep and aftercare, and who each one is for.

The exact macro camera setup behind Pore Tube: lens, camera, lights and live monitor, plus the settings we use.

Honest guide to pore vacuums: what they do well, who should skip them, and the technique that avoids red marks.

The grits trend explained: how to oil cleanse, what the specks on your fingers are, and how to do it gently.

The simple cleaning routine we use for stainless extraction tools and gadgets before and after every session.

What to put on your skin after blackhead extraction, what to avoid for 24 hours, and how to keep your hands off.

How to use a leave-on salicylic acid (BHA) exfoliant between extraction sessions: how often, how to layer it, and what to avoid.

Pore strips or a steel extractor? What each one does well, who each is for, and how to use both without overdoing it.

Those grey dots on your nose might not be blackheads. How to tell blackheads from sebaceous filaments, and why it matters before you extract.

Why we always soften skin with steam before extraction, how long to steam, how far to sit, and a warm-cloth alternative.

A coached, step-by-step guide to using a loop blackhead extractor gently: prep, angle, pressure, when to stop and how to clean up.

The exact 5-step routine behind every Pore Tube extraction video: cleanse, soften, extract gently, calm, and cool. Free and step by step.