Blackheads are one of the most common skin problems we experience while growing up. It happens because of the clogged skin pore or hair follicles due to oil, first and dead skin cells. It can be seen anywhere on the face and neck. It is generally found around the T-zone that is forehead, nose and chin area because of the excessive oil produced by our skin and the dirt trapped inside the skin pore. It is similar to a pimple, the only difference is that it open skin pore and pimple are closed. Most people go for clean up in the parlor and end up spending a lot of money and the result does not give much satisfaction. There are also laser treatments to clean blackheads and it effective to remove all the blackheads but it is not good for the skin and it is very expensive. Today I'll tell you some diy to remove blackheads at home at a very low cost.
Here are some methods to remove blackheads at home.
1. Activated Charcoal Face Mask
Activated charcoal is known to treat a variety of skin conditions. It can help in whitening your teeth to lowering your cholesterol. It is the best in the beauty business.
You will need
Activated Charcoal Tablet
PVA Glue
Bowl
Applying Brush
Method
Squeeze some PVA Glue in a bowl and crush the activated charcoal to it and mix it well. Now apply the mixture on your face or nose according to the area of blackhead like a face mask. Leave the mask on your face for 15- 20 minutes and then peel off the charcoal mask in an upward direction. You will see blackheads on that mask and it also removes dead skin cells. You can use this peel-off mask once or twice a week.
2. Gelatine and Milk
Gelatine has a property of drawing out oil, dirt, and anything that clogs the pore. Milk is used to make the skin soft and glowing. These two helps to remove blackheads from centuries.
You will need
Gelatine- 1 tbsp
Milk-2 tbsp
Bowl
Applying Brush
Method
Take 1 tablespoon of gelatine and 2 tablespoons of milk in a bowl and mix it well until completely mixed and then microwave the mixture for about 6-10 seconds. Let the mixture cool and then apply it on your face with the brush but before applying the mixture do check its temperature. Now leave the mixture for 10-15 minutes on your face. Peel off the mask when it gets dry completely dried. You can apply this mixture twice a week.
3. Lemon and Egg White Face Mask
Lemon juice naturally helps to get rid of excessive oil from your face and therefore removes the acne-causing bacteria. Egg White can easily pull out the blackheads but it does make your skin dry so do apply moisturizer.
You will need
Lemon juice- 1 tbsp
Egg White
Bowl
Tissue
Method
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to an egg white in a bowl and mix it well. Now apply this paste on your blackhead area and dab a tissue on it. Again put egg white on tissue and dab with another tissue to hold it on the place and now let it dry. Peel the mask when it gets dried. You can use this paste on your face 2- 3 times a week.
4. Honey and Milk Face Mask
The anti-bacterial property of honey helps to kill bacteria present on the skin and prevent the skin from acne-causing bacteria whereas milk brightens the face.
You will need
Milk -1 tbsp
Honey -1 tbsp
Bowl
Applying Brush
Method
Take 1 tablespoon of milk and honey and mix it well in a bowl. Apply the paste on your face with the help of applying brush. Let it sit on your face for 15 minutes and then peel it off.
5. Baking Soda Scrub
Baking soda is known for fixing skin problems. It exfoliates blackheads from the skin pore easily and effectively.
You will need
Baking Soda
Luke Warm Water
Method
Add 1 tbsp of baking soda to lukewarm water and mix it well. Use this mixture as a scrub to remove blackheads. Take a small amount of mixture and gently rub in a circular motion on your face but before scrubbing takes steam to open your pores. Scrub for 2 minutes and then wash off with cold water to close your pair.
6. Rice Flour Scrub
The particles of rice help to easily exfoliates all the blackheads from your skin without being harsh on the skin.
You will need
Rice Flour
Luke Warm Water
Method
Mix 1 tablespoon of both the ingredients in a bowl until it becomes a nice paste. Take a small amount of paste and rub your face gently on your blackhead area for about 2 minutes and then wash off with cold water. Use this paste once or twice a week and not more than that.
7. Toothpaste Scrub
Toothpaste helps to clean the area as it removes oil from skin whereas toothbrush scrubs all the dead skin cells and blackheads.
You will need
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Method
Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste on a clean toothbrush (use a new toothbrush for better hygiene). Gently brush on blackheads of your face for about 1 minute and wash off with cold water.
8. Oatmeal Scrub
Oatmeal is known for its scrubbing property and it can easily exfoliate all the blackheads from your skin. Yogurt has anti-inflammatory property which heals any inflammation on the skin whereas lemon is used to remove excessive oil.
You will need
Oatmeal -2 tbsp
Lemon Juice - half lemon juice
Yogurt- 3 tbsp
Method
Mix all the ingredients as indicated above and apply this to your blackhead area and gently rub it. It will exfoliate your blackheads as well as a dead skin cell. You can apply this paste once a week.
9. Oatmeal Face Mask
You will need
Oatmeal
Honey -1 tbsp
Tomatoes -4 pieces
Method
Mix one tablespoon of honey with 4 tomatoes and then add 3 tablespoons of oatmeal. Mix it until it becomes a nice thick paste and then apply it to the blackhead area. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.
10. Bentonite Clay Mask
Bentonite clay contains a lot of minerals which not only makes your skin fresh but will draw out dirt, oil, and blackheads from your face. It has been used to remove blackheads from centuries.
You will need
Bentonite Clay-1 tbsp
Water
Method
Mix both the ingredients well until you get a thick paste and then apply to the blackhead area and let it dry for 20-25 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.
11. Cinnamon and Honey Mask
Honey has antibacterial agents that help to keep away the acne-causing bacteria from our skin as well as it can help to draw out blackheads from your face because of its adhesive nature. Cinnamon improves blood circulation, which results in healthy and glowing skin.
You will need
Honey -1 tbsp
Cinnamon - 1tbsp
Cotton strip
Method
Mix both the ingredients well until you get a paste-like structure. Now place a cotton strip on it for 5 minutes and then peel it off. Now rinse your face with water. You can use this paste once a week.
12. Orange Peel Scrub
Orange Peel can brighten your skin as well as it can easily scrub out blackheads and dead skin cells.
You will need
Orange Peel
Water
Method
Take some orange peel and put them in sunlight for about a few days so that it will get dried. Now take them and transform it into powder using a mixer grinder. Now take a small amount of the orange peel powder and mix it with water to make a paste and use this paste as a scrub. It will gently exfoliate all the blackheads when applied to the blackhead area in a circular motion. You can use this paste once a week.
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