Clogged pores are caused by the accumulation of dead skin cells, excess sebum and dirt. How do you treat clogged pores? One method is through exfoliation. An exfoliating routine is effective in getting rid of dead skin cells and other impurities that are trapped in your pores. 

Another effective way to unclog pores is by having a weekly clay mask session. During an at-home facial, reach for a clay mask to purify pores by drawing out your skin’s impurities. 

Ahead are some of the best K-Beauty skin care products to banish clogged pores:

SOME BY MI

Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask

A clay mask like SOME BY MI’s Super Matcha Pore Clean Clay Mask is an excellent option to absorb excess oil and draw out impurities that could clog your pores. Enriched with soothing ingredients such as centella asiatica extract, tea tree leaf water and glacial water, this clay mask won’t dry out skin.

SKIN&LAB

Glacial Clay Facial Mask

Another great clay mask to add to your collection is SKIN&LAB’s Glacial Clay Facial Mask. Formulated with colloidal clay, oatmeal and tea tree leaf, this clay mask controls excess sebum production and detoxifies pores at the same time. Use it at least once a week if you have dry skin, and twice a week for oily or acne-prone skin. 

B.LAB

PHA Perfect Pore Cleansing Oil

Living in a city affected by air pollution can easily make your pores congested, especially if you’re not cleansing your skin properly at the end of the day. To prevent clogged pores, make sure to double cleanse every night with a cleansing oil or cleansing balm. The PHA Perfect Pore Cleansing Oil from B.LAB removes all traces of dirt and gently exfoliates skin, thanks to the PHA in its formula.

RNW

DER.CLEAR Purifying Cleansing Oil

For a deep cleanse, try RNW’s DER. CLEAR Purifying Cleansing Oil. Perfect for all skin types, particularly oily skin, the cleansing oil thoroughly gets rid of skin impurities and melts away even the most stubborn makeup. It’s packed with nourishing ingredients such as grapeseed oil and 3-Complex Natural Oils (containing sunflower seed, green tea seed and argan kernel oils) to keep skin moisturized

COSRX

BHA Blackhead Power Liquid

Staying consistent with an exfoliating routine is key to keeping clogged pores at bay. Depending on your skin type, exfoliate with the BHA Blackhead Power Liquid from COSRX at least once a week. A powerful ingredient like BHA can penetrate deep into pores to get rid of dirt and dead skin cells, making it an ideal exfoliant to clarify pores. 

NEOGEN

Dermalogy Green Tea Moist PHA Gauze Peeling

An easy way to exfoliate is by using peeling pads like NEOGEN’s Dermalogy Green Tea Moist PHA Gauze Peeling pads. After using a hydrating toner, follow with one of these triple-layered gauze peeling pads to gently exfoliate your skin. Whether you’re dealing with clogged pores or irritation, these peeling pads can calm skin as they are packed with green tea extract. 

SKINFOOD

Egg White Pore Mask

Not a fan of clay masks? SKINFOOD’s Egg White Pore Mask is just as good as a clay mask to unclog pores. Another benefit is that it minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores! Leave the pore mask on for at least 15 minutes and you’ll be left with soft and refined skin.