[header] How to get rid of blackheads when your skin is sensitive [title] Try salicylic acid. [step] Though this type of acid may cause you to have a reaction if your skin is sensitive, it's the best over-the-counter cleaner for whiteheads and blackheads. It treats blackheads by reducing swelling and unclogging blocked pores. 
Try looking for a foaming cleanser with this product in it. You can also apply it as a cream, gel, or ointment.