How To Treat Blackheads Naturally?

February 13, 2017

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Blackheads are the annoying clogged pores which appear on several parts of your face. Blackheads are the results of hormonal changes and dead skin cells. If your hormones are triggering your oil glands to produce more of oils then there is a chance of your getting affected with clogged pores, that is, blackheads. Most affected areas of blackheads are nose and chin. There is a slight difference between blackheads and whiteheads. Excessive sebum and the presence of dead skin cells in open pores (to be exact, clogged pores) are the signs of blackheads. This article will let you understand how to treat blackheads using ingredients from our kitchen.

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Our how to treat blackheads’ article is all about the DIY method for treating these annoying blackheads at home.

1Honey and Milk Strips

Honey and milk when come together give an effective solution for skin care. Honey is good in the antibacterial property. While milk is rich in lactic acid. When mixed together acts viscously.

How to use? Mix 1 teaspoon of raw honey with 1 teaspoon of raw milk. Heat the solution for 5 to 10 seconds. Now, whisk them together. When the temperature is quite fine to be applied on blackheads, apply the solution. Keep dry strip of cotton onto it. Let it dry for 20 minutes before peeling it off. Wash the solution with cold water and apply a good moisturizer to keep your skin hydrated.

2Use of Toner

As we have already told you that blackheads are the results of clogged pores, so you need to apply toner to treat these clogged pores. If you could somehow tighten these pores, you will be able to cure this skin problem of yours. And what is better than a natural homemade toner. In this method, we will be using lemon which makes your skin prone to UV rays. So, it is advisable to use an effective sunscreen while going out after using this technique.

How to use? Wash your face properly before going for this method. Dip a cotton ball in the lemon juice and apply it on the affected areas of blackheads. It is good to use this method before hitting the sack. You can repeat this process 3 to 4 time a week for effective results. You can keep this solution on the affected area overnight. Whenever you wash your face after applying lemon juice, use lukewarm water. And never forget to moisturize your face after patting it dry. You can also keep the lime juice in the refrigerator for further use.

3Egg White Face Mask

This face mask can provide firmness for your clogged pores treating the issue of blackheads. Any method which confirms the tightness of your open pores will reduce the chances of your skin getting clogged again in future also. It doesn’t let your skin feel dried up after the use of this method. In fact, it keeps your skin filled with nutrients.

How to use? Firstly, separate egg white from the yolk of the egg. This method is to applied on clean skin. So, wash your face properly before going for this method. Brush a thin layer of egg white on the blackheads. Press and stick tissue paper on this solution over the blackheads. Let the solution dry on your skin. You will be able to feel the tightness in your skin. Once it is fully dried up, peel off the tissues. Gently wash your face with water.

4Baking Soda and Water

The fine granules of baking soda are helpful for clearing out the clogged pores on your skin. You can also use fine sugar granules in this for better visible results.

How to use? You need to use fresh and clean water for this blackhead treatment. Mix baking soda with water. The paste needs to remain thick in nature and also in a spreadable form. Massage this paste onto the affected area in a circular motion. You can now rinse the paste off of your skin using cold water. Do not overdo this method or it will affect your skin badly.

5Green Tea Could Be A Solution

You have already spent several hours popping the clogged pores. The simple and easy solution suggests that you can use green tea to get rid of the annoying blackheads. With the high concentration of antioxidants in green tea, you can get rid of blackheads easily and can also prevent your skin from irritation. Green tea is also helpful in the skin problems like acne.

How to use? Prepare green tea by pouring one cup of water in a container. Let the water boil, add green tea leaves in the boiling water. Once, the water gets all the nutrient for the green tea leaves, you can filter the tea from tea leaves. Let the tea solution gets cool. Dab a cotton ball in the cold tea solution and apply it on all the affected clogged pores. Leave your skin to dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Now, you can wash your face with cold water. Let your face dry completely before applying a good moisturizer. You can also go for the application of homemade moisturizers to enhance the quality of your skin.

6Use of Clean Toothbrush

This method should be indexed last in your list of ways of treating blackheads. Use a different brush for taking care of blackheads, a brush that is dedicated for the treatment of blackheads only. Or you can wash your toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide. And your brush should be made up of soft bristles.

How to use? In order to scrub out all the blackheads, dip the bristles of your brush in lemon juice. You can also use a drop or two of oils like jojoba or neem. Scrub the areas affected by blackheads very gently. Use circular motions while scrubbing the blackheads suffering area. Once done, you can rinse it off using water.

We tried to collect the best of natural techniques in our list of ‘how to treat blackheads?’. Let us know a few of other methods so that we can combine them all in our another article.

Tiru Dehariya