1. Start with steam.

Steam doesn't open your pores. Nothing actually opens your pores. Your pores are as open as they're going to get. But one thing steam does is soften the sebum and dead skin cells trapped in your pores.

Simply fill a bowl with boiling water, let it cool for a couple minutes, and then lean over the bowl. You can put a towel over your head to trap in the moisture. Do this for 10 minutes. Afterward, pat dry your skin with a clean towel and use one or more of the following treatments.

2. Apple cider vinegar and mint.

ACV and crushed mint leaves are an effective treatment for blackheads, and they can actually tone up your skin a little bit. Simply combine 3 tablespoons of ACV, 3 tablespoons of mint leaves, and 8 ounces of water.

Store in your refrigerator overnight and apply to blackheads throughout the day using a cotton ball.