I'm worried about getting rid of blackheads every time I look in the mirror.

In the past, my skin was smooth even with a thorough cleansing, but at some point, the area around my nose started to look darker. Seeing my nose flaky even when I put on makeup while getting ready to go out made me realize I needed a fundamental way to get rid of my blackheads. When I was younger, I used to gently pluck them out with nose packs, but now my skin is more sensitive, so I'm afraid of such harsh methods. Rather than trying to solve the problem with brute force, I want to find an effective way to remove blackheads without irritating my skin. I've heard that dissolving them with oil is helpful, but I tried it and it took longer than I thought. With diligent care every evening, they should eventually clear up, but I'm curious if there are any more effective blackhead removal tips.