How do I keep my pores clear?

by Steph
(United States)

I love your site and your testimony. I am 29 years old. I have a lot of sebum in my scarred, enlarged pores. To make matters worse, I am very obsessed with my complexion and pick and squeeze and pop. It makes me miserable. I get whiteheads occasionally, usually from messing with my pores. I waste so much time worrying about my skin. It's only gotten worse and worse over the years (from all the damage self-inflicted and scarring.)

What can I do to keep my pores clear of dark sebum without squeezing? There's so much of it. Thank you for this site, and for your time. I really appreciate your work.