What are blackheads?

Blackheads are one of the common Skin issues that appear like a tiny bumpy spots mostly on areas like nose, chin and forehead. They are literally like black dots caused due to clogged hair follicles and hence named as blackheads.

What causes blackheads?

There are several reasons for the occurrence of blackhead. It usually occurs due to accumulation of dirt, dead skin cells and oil that leads for the formation of a bump called blackhead. Other reasons include hormonal changes, consumption of birth control pills etc.

How to treat blackheads naturally at home?

Blackheads are not serious condition but it acts as hindrance to your beauty. It makes your skin dull and unappealing. But worry no more. Here we reveal 10 awesome ways to get rid of blackheads at home.

1. Mixture of turmeric, mint and gelatin to peel-off blackhead

Turmeric has so many skin and health benefits. It makes your skin clearer and also fights against acne. Mint helps to clean pores. It is the clogged pores that result in blackheads hence mint acts as a great solution for it. And gelatin helps to stick blackheads in the mask so that it comes off easily.

Things you’ll need:

• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon gelatin

Direction:

• Boil about half cup of water. Add the mint leaves in the water and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
• Take the heat off and strain leaves from water.
• Now add turmeric powder and gelatin to the water.
• Mix it thoroughly till you get a thick consistency of the paste.
• Let it cool for a while, then lather the thick paste on your face.
• Let the mask sit for about 15 minutes.
• Once the mask is dried, gently peel it off in an upward motion.
• Rinse your face with lukewarm water, pat dry and moisturize.
• Repeat once a week for best result.

2. Cinnamon and honey mask is effective for blackhead removal

The antibacterial properties of cinnamon and honey makes it great to treat blackheads on the skin. They clear up the bacterias, dead skin cells and oil build up on the surface of the skin.

Things you’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
• 2 tablespoon honey

Direction:

• Mix both cinnamon powder and honey in a bowl to make a thick paste.
• Apply the  paste all over your face and leave it for about 20 minutes.
• Gently scrub by patting little water then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Repeat it twice a week for best result.

This process will not only remove blackheads from your face but also gives you smooth, supple and glowing effect to your face.

3. Bentonite clay mask can eliminate blackheads

Bentonite clay has an antibacterial properties that provide deep cleansing and unclogs skin pores resulting in blackhead removal. It also helps to reduce redness and inflammation caused due to acne.

Things you’ll need:

• 3 tablespoons bentonite clay
• Water
• A piece of soft cotton cloth

Direction:

• In a bowl, make a smooth paste of bentonite clay by adding water as required (the paste should neither be too thick nor too runny)
• Now apply the paste all over your face.
• Let it sit till it is dried.
• Now remove the mask with the help of cotton cloth soaked in water.
• Afterwards, rinse your face with cool water.
• Repeat once a week for best result.

4. Baking soda and honey mask for blackheads on face

Baking soda acts as an exfoliator that exfoliates dead skin cells and also neutralizes the pH level of skin. On the other hand honey is rich in antibacterial properties and makes your skin radiant and fresh.

Things you’ll need:

• 2 tablespoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoon honey
• Glass bowl
• Facial brush

Direction:

• In a glass bowl, mix both baking soda and honey to form a fine paste.
• Apply the paste onto your face with the help of a facial brush.
• Let it sit for about 15 minutes then wash off with cool water.
• Repeat once a week for best result.

Note: Do not keep baking soda for too long on your face as it can be harsh on your skin. Follow as per the direction mentioned above.

5. Lemon, oatmeal and yogurt mask to get rid of blackheads

While oatmeal acts as a natural exfoliator, the lactic acid content in yogurt helps to deep cleanse the skin and lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent with astringent properties that help to remove dark spots and eliminate blackheads. .

Things you’ll need:

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon oatmeal
• 2 tablespoon plain yogurt

Direction:

• Mix both oatmeal and plain yogurt in a mixing bowl
• Add lemon juice to the mixture
• Now dampen your face slightly and start apply the mixture
• Leave it for about 15 minutes then gently scrub it off by adding little water
• Rinse it off completely with cool water, pat dry and moisturize.
• Repeat once or twice a week for best result.

6. Egg white and lemon juice mask for blackhead removal

Egg white acts as a natural astringent that helps to shrink your pores. Lemon is a natural bleaching agent that brightens your skin. Combination of both helps to make your skin look visibly clear and free of blackheads.

Things you’ll need:

• 1 raw egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Facial brush
• Tissue paper
• A bowl

Direction:

• In a bowl, break an egg and separate the yolk as you will need only the white parts
• Now add lemon juice to the egg whites and mix it thoroughly
• Apply the mixture with the help of a facial brush to the entire face or the affected areas.
• Then put a layer of tissue over the applied mixture on your face.
• Let it sit there for about 10-15 minutes.
• You can then carefully remove the mask in the upward direction.
• Afterwards wash your face with lukewarm water.
• Repeat once a week for best result.

7. Honey and milk mask to remove blackheads

Milk acts as a mild exfoliator that helps to remove blackheads gently. Honey is rich in antibacterial and antiseptic properties that heals skin related issues.

Things you’ll need:

• 2 tablespoon honey
• 1/4th cup milk

Direction:

• Warm the mixture of honey and milk.
• Mix it well till it forms a thick paste.
• Now, with the help of a cotton ball, apply it all over your face or the affected areas only.
• Apply a thin strip of cotton cloth over the applied paste.
• Let it dry or wait for about 20 minutes then peel the strip carefully in upward direction of your face.
• Then rinse off with cool water and enjoy radiant and glowing skin immediately.
• Repeat once a week for best result.

8. Mixture of green tea and aloe vera is good for blackheads

Aloe vera is rich in hydrating property that helps to provide clear skin. Green tea is rich in antioxidants that helps unclog skin pores caused due to dirt, oil build up. It also helps to reduce redness and swelling.

Things you’ll need:

• 1/4th cup of green tea
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel (fresh is better)

Direction:

• Mix both green tea and aloe vera gel in a bowl.
• With the help of a cotton ball, apply the mixture to your face.
• Let it sit for about 20 minutes then rinse off with cool water.
• Repeat twice a week for best result.

9. DIY activated charcoal mask to treat blackheads

One of the effective remedies to get rid of blackheads is the use of activated charcoal mask. It acts as a strong absorbent that helps to treat oily skin and blackhead issues.

Things you’ll need:

• 1 teaspoon activated charcoal
• 1 teaspoon gelatin
• 1  tablespoon distilled water

Direction:

• In a double boiler, put activated charcoal powder and gelatin.
• Then add a tablespoon of distilled water to the mixture
• The ingredient will start to melt and once it form thick paste, turn off the heat.
• Take out the glass bowl from the double boiler and let the paste cool down a bit
• Now, you can apply the paste to the affected areas and wait for 10-15 minutes.
• Then slowly peel off the mask and wash your face with cool water.
• Pat dry and apply moisturizer.
• Repeat once a week for best result.

10. Steaming helps to get rid of blackheads

Steaming is another way to treat your blackhead naturally. It helps to get rid of blackheads by sweating out the accumulates dirt, dead skin cells and oil in the pores which are the major reason for blackhead formation.

Things you’ll need:

• Water
• A large bowl
• Towel

Direction:

• In a large bowl, put some boiling water and let it cool for a while.
• Then cover you head with a towel and lean towards the bowl to get the steam for about 5-10 minutes.
• Then wash your face with cool water, pat dry and moisturize.
• Repeat once or twice a week for best result.

Note: Do not go too close to the bowl that you burn your skin.

It is not necessary that you go to parlor every time blackhead hits you up or buy some expensive cosmetics to get rid of it. You can simply go with any of the above mentioned remedies and enjoy clear, supple, smooth and blackhead free skin at home.

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