Why Do Your Clogged Pores Keep Coming Back After You Clear Them? You clear your blackheads.You go for extraction.Your skin feels smooth for a while.Then a few weeks later, the clogged pores seem to be back again.It can feel like nothing is working.But clearing a clogged pore and understanding why your skin keeps becoming congested are two different things. What Is Actually Inside a Clogged Pore?Pores contain hair follicles and sebaceous glands that produce sebum.When oil and dead skin cells accumulate and block the follicle opening, different types of clogged pores can develop.You may notice:BlackheadsWhiteheadsSmall skin-coloured bumpsRough or uneven textureCongested