Yes, to a small extent. In fact, scrubbing is a quick fix for glaring blackheads. Although they do not remove the blackheads or whiteheads from deep within the pores, what they do is get rid of the outer part of it that is visible on the skin. The remains of the dirt will stay inside the skin, though. You will need to use a mask to remove blackheads completely. But using facial scrubs is a useful way to keep the skin looking clean in between the masks. But the blackheads will reappear a few days after scrubbing. The best way to keep them at bay is to incorporate scrubbing along with regular weekly masking.