How To Get Rid Of Ear Blackheads

Ah blackheads. They don’t discriminate. They’ll find you, no matter your gender, age, or skin type (ok fiiiiiine oily skin, they maybe love you the most).

But another thing they don’t give a hoots about, is where they pop up. The humble blackhead doesn’t just stick to your T-zone, oh no, they'll get you on the back, boobs, and you know what, even your ear lobes aren't safe.

Yep, this skin concern may not get a whole lot of ear-time, but one of the more visible (and tricky to deal with) spots blackheads tend to pop up, are inside earring holes.

In fact, during a recent Instagram Live, Jessica Alba shared the issue with expert esthetician, Shani Darden, with Alba explaining how she and her daughter have the same issue.

Image Credit: @jessicaalba

As both women were giving their daughters at-home facials during their live stream, Darden explained how we must not only keep this area of the ear cleaned out, but also extend it to the outer part of our ear, the conchal bowl.

Image credit: Dr Sheryl Lewin

If a focus on cleansing the area doesn't work, Darden suggests using a tiny amount of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) serum to aid in clearing and preventing them. AHAs provide vast benefits for the skin, primarily via exfoliation, helping to remove clogged, dead skin cells, which can lead to breakouts and blackheads.

As always, our bh members also have some amazing tips when it comes to stubborn blackheads. One product that came highly recommended was the Mario Badescu Silver Lining Powder, which transforms into a paste style mask when mixed with water. The mineral rich blend of kaolin, zinc and calcium carbonate is specifically formulated to unclog congestion and prevent further blackheads. For $19 at Mecca it might be worth a shot, too. Thanks beauties!

Have you ever had blackheads in your ear? How did you get rid of them?

43 Member Comments

Izzy09 9 Apr 2021 5:32 PM

I have them on my nose and nothing gets rid of them

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Love bug 20 Feb 2021 10:56 PM

Blackheads are everywhere and they look the worst on my skin, I get the full load of blackheads and pimples yayyy

Berylr 1 Feb 2021 4:48 PM

Great tips which will help coping with blackheads.

BeautySwan88 30 Nov 2020 6:37 PM

There's such a thing? omg!

MatchaBeBe 7 Sep 2020 9:53 PM

AHAs are really amazing for blackheads, good article!

organicmusic 27 Jun 2020 3:09 PM

My son gets them along with other acne but I rarely get them, yes need to clean your ears but don't put anything inside your ear any smaller than your finger, that includes ear buds folks.

bun 10 Jun 2020 3:23 PM

I didn't even know you could get blackheads on your ears

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perthchick 13 May 2020 8:27 PM

None in my ears.

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ThisIsMe 3 May 2020 11:57 AM

I do have blackheads on my nose so will love to try that Mario Badescu product didn't even know it existed and only $19 worth a shot!

Love bug 3 May 2020 2:10 AM

This stuff is so common. Blackheads are the worst so this was great to know AHA could be a fix totally didnt think of it

Bellefleur 24 Apr 2020 1:18 PM

I've never had a blackhead in my ear, thank goodness. Having them all over my nose is bad enough without other random places for them to take residence.

sootyblack_14 24 Apr 2020 10:41 AM

Great tips... Good to know for next time...

misfortune8 24 Apr 2020 1:55 AM

Yeah, on the lobe & inside the "conch bowl" - zits too. It's a tricky spot to get them. I'd usually scratch the blackheads out & hit the zits with Clearasil.