A new way to get rid of stubborn blackheads for good

Sometimes all the cleansing, exfoliating and serum application in the world isn’t enough to eliminate the most tenacious of blackheads—and that’s when professional intervention in the form of properly performed extractions come in. Dermatologists generally recommend a hands-off approach to extractions at home because of the risk of injury and infection, but Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper) created a DIY tool that helps you get even the toughest blackheads safely and easily.

Before you hop over to the site to order one, be warned that Dr. PP’s videos of pimple-popping are quite graphic—and quite addictive if that’s your jam. After watching one you’ll either be scarred for life (definitely avoid the cysts if you’re squeamish), or be unable to stop for hours.

So these Blackhead Tweezers work similarly to the ones you use to yank stray hairs, but the pointy curved ends help you get in there and squeeze—and pull out the plug of oil, dirt and debris that creates a blackhead. And, of course, there’s a video that shows them in action…