Regardless of their cultural impact, dermatologists have a few qualms with the beauty trick.

And like any great beauty trend, there’s going to be some controversy.

So do pore strips actually work?

Woman wearing a pore strip before she rips it off

This is how pore strips work

The steps are fairly simple to follow.

First, you take the strip out of the packaging and place the strip over your nose.

You moisten the entire strip with water and wait a few minutes for the strip to harden.

A woman prepares to take the pore strip off her nose to see if it works

It’s one of the most satisfying experiences for skin lovers, save for watchingDr.

Pimple Popper’s videos.

However, specialists say that ripping motion at the end could be hurting your skin.

A woman with no blackheads or pores

Do pore strips get rid of blackheads?

She also notes in an interview withAllurethat they are a temporary solution at best.

What should we use instead of pore strips?

A doctor consults with a woman over her skin issues

We all know thatyou’re not supposed to pop pimplesor blackheads.

Popping can not only cause more acne in the short-term, but can also cause scarring later in life.

Instead, dermatologists recommend usingsalicylic acidorbenzoyl peroxideto treat acne at home.

If your acne is worsening, however, then you shouldgo see a dermatologist.