The Practical Guide to Clearing Oil Clogs and Blackheads—Without Harsh Peels or Over-Exfoliating

Oct 6

If your face feels bumpy, looks congested, or seems to “collect” blackheads no matter how well you wash it, the culprit might be oil clogs. These tiny blockages may not always look dramatic, but they’re one of the biggest contributors to dull skin, enlarged pores, and recurring breakouts.

At La Dermalogique, we help clients clear these stubborn clogs gently and professionally—without scrubbing, stripping, or using risky DIY acids.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

What oil clogs really are and why they keep coming back
Why aggressive exfoliation often makes the problem worse
How our tailored treatments can safely reset your skin and restore clarity

What are oil clogs—and how do they form?

Oil clogs, also called comedones, are blockages in your pores caused by a mix of:

Sebum (your skin’s natural oil)
Dead skin cells
Sweat, makeup, or environmental buildup

When this mixture gets stuck and hardens inside your pores, it can appear as:

Blackheads (when exposed to air)
Whiteheads (when trapped beneath the skin)
Tiny, flesh-colored bumps, especially on the forehead, chin, or around the nose

These clogs can stretch the pore walls over time, leading to visibly rough texture, patchy tone, and more breakouts. Even worse, the more you “fight” them with strong acids or scrubs, the more your skin may overreact—producing more oil to compensate.

Why your cleanser or toner isn’t enough

Cleansers are great for surface-level dirt and oil—but they can’t dissolve hardened debris lodged deep inside your pores. Toners and astringents may feel refreshing, but most are too drying and disrupt your moisture barrier, setting you up for rebound congestion.

Real change requires:

Smart exfoliation
Improved circulation
Long-term barrier support

This is where La Dermalogique’s methods truly shine.

Let’s Clear Out the Gunk—Gently and Thoroughly

Our clinical-grade treatments clear oil clogs from the root without stripping or damaging your skin. It’s not just about looking smoother—it’s about building skin that stays clear.

🧖‍♀️ Book your pore-clearing facial today
🌿 Or refresh with our Signature Glow-Up Contouring to gently detox and brighten your skin

Let your skin breathe again—comfortably, safely, and beautifully.

How La Dermalogique Clears Oil Clogs Without Stripping or Stressing Your Skin

At La Dermalogique, we treat oil clogs as a sign of imbalance, not something to scrub away. Our professional-grade treatments clear congestion, smooth texture, and help your pores work the way they’re meant to—without triggering more oil or irritation.

We often begin with our Signature Glow-Up Contouring, a powerful yet gentle facial designed to detox the skin and stimulate circulation. It combines contour massage, lymphatic drainage, and pore-clearing techniques to remove trapped debris while tightening the skin.

For deeper, more stubborn congestion, we recommend Marine Spicules Skin Renewal. This advanced exfoliating treatment uses micro-spicules from marine extracts to penetrate and clear blockages without peeling or downtime. It improves cell turnover, smooths bumps, and resets the skin barrier for long-term clarity.

Clients with persistent clogged pores or dullness around the jawline, eyes, or cheeks may also benefit from Lymphatic Bojin Tisheng. This traditional-meets-modern therapy boosts detox pathways, improves puffiness, and restores skin vitality—making it perfect for overworked, inflamed skin types.

Every treatment plan is adjusted based on your skin’s current condition. Whether you’re oily, dry, or somewhere in between, we’ll help you regain clarity and glow the safe way.

Reveal Your Clean Canvas with The Brow & Beauty Boutique

Once your skin is smooth and congestion-free, enhance your overall look with refined feature work by The Brow & Beauty Boutique.

Start with Eyebrow Services that frame your fresh skin and elevate your bone structure. Clean skin makes embroidery and brow shaping heal better and last longer.

Pair your new clarity with their Keratin Lash Lift, which curls and lifts lashes for a wide-awake, elegant finish—no mascara needed.

For a final polish, their Lip Embroidery Blush restores soft color to lips that may have looked dull due to skin congestion and dehydration—completing the glow-up you started with us.

Together, La Dermalogique and The Brow & Beauty Boutique create an effortless, natural-looking transformation that starts at the pore and ends in polished perfection.

Who We Are

La Dermalogique is Singapore’s leading destination for professional skin detox, non-invasive anti-aging, and long-term skin renewal. Our treatments are gentle, tailored, and scientifically backed—designed to restore balance, glow, and confidence to every face.