I’m curious about what blackheads are made of. What are blackheads made of?
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Blackheads are made up of a mix of sebum (oil) and dead skin cells that clog hair follicles. When this mixture gets exposed to air, it oxidizes and turns black, giving the blackhead its characteristic color.