A skincare expert has revealed the two easy ways to tell the difference between what may be a blackhead, or just a blocked pore - with one being 'darker and more raised'.

Rebecca Bennett, a Johnson & Johnson skincare expert, based in London, said that blocked pores are natural and just a collection of sebum - a moisturiser which helps protect our skin and keep it hydrated.

However a blackhead is a combination of too much sebum, pollution and skin cells turning over too quickly - creating a plug in the pore.

The beauty expert also revealed that a blocked pore will look different to a blackhead and why the traditional strips are damaging our skin.

A skin care expert have revealed how we can tell the difference between blocked pores and blackheads and why we get them. Stock picture

<b>WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? </b>

'You can always feel a blackhead,' Rebecca said, 'as it will be slightly raised, while clogged pores will be smoother on the surface of the skin.'

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