Every other person suffers with the problem of facial
blackheads. When hair follicles get clogged with dead skin and oil, it
results in blackheads. In medical terms, they are known as ‘comedones’.
They appear as tiny black bumps on nose, chin and forehead. Though, they
are hardly noticed from a distance, but they look bad if seen from
close. Teenagers and adolescents are more prone to blackheads.
Blackheads on the nose or any other part of the face can be treated
normally at home by using natural remedies.
Causes
The main cause of blackheads is over-secretion of oil. Other reasons are:
- Intake of fried foods, chocolates, and fat-rich foods.
- Improperly cleaned skin
- Over-use of cosmetic products
- Anxiety and stress
- Alcohol and caffeine
- Smoking
Symptoms
The main symptom of blackheads is tiny black bumps on the skin,
mostly on the nose and forehead. Unlike pimples, blackheads are not
painful.
Home Remedies for Removing Blackheads
Here are some effective home remedies to get blackheads out. Take a look.
Mix sufficient quantity of oatmeal into 1 teaspoon of honey and juice
of 4 tomatoes. Gently scrub this paste on your skin. Rinse it off after
10 minutes. Repeat the process every other day until the blackheads are
totally removed.
Make a paste of one teaspoon of dried green tea leaves in a little
water. Now, rub it on your skin. Green tea removes oil from the skin as
well as helps in unclogging the pores.
Lemon juice is one of the best home remedy for blackheads as it
effectively removes oil from the skin while also removing facial
blackheads and acne. Make a scrub by mixing some salt, lime juice, honey
and yoghurt. Gently rub this mixture on the skin. It will naturally
remove blackheads by exfoliating your skin.
Soak a cotton ball in witch hazel and apply it on the blackhead
affected area. It removes excess oil from the skin and is an effective
remedy to get rid of blackheads on nose.
Mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda in mineral water to make a paste.
Gently massage this paste on the affected skin. Let it dry for some
time, and then, wash it with lukewarm water. Repeat it for one or two
times every week until the blackheads totally subsides. It is the good
home remedy to get rid of blackheads fast.
Epsom salt is really helpful in removing blackheads on the face. Mix a
teaspoon of Epsom salt with few drops of iodine in hot water. Let it
dissolve completely. Then, allow it to cool for some time. Now, apply
it on the affected skin with a cotton ball. After it dries well, remove
gently.
Crush some fenugreek leaves and add water to it to prepare a thick
paste. Now, apply it on the blackheads affected area, and let it dry for
around 10 minutes. Wash it off with warm water. Repeat the remedy every
day till the blackheads are totally gone.
Make a thick paste by mixing 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in some
honey. Apply this mixture and let it be on your skin overnight. Wash it
with normal water, the next morning. Repeat it daily for a continuous
period of 10 days.
Toothpaste works well to clear blackheads. You just need to apply a
thin layer of toothpaste on the blackheads affected skin. Rub with a
toothbrush, gently. You might feel a sense of irritation as you apply it
on your skin, but it is normal. You need to apply it every alternate
day in order to completely remove the blackheads on your skin.
Grate a raw potato and rub it over the affected skin. After 15
minutes, wash it thoroughly. Repeat the process on the daily basis to
see the effects.
Soak some rice in milk for 4-5 hours, and then, grind them to make a paste. Apply it on your skin as a scrub.
Mash a peeled tomato, and apply it on your skin. Leave it for a
night. Wash your skin with warm water, the next morning. Tomatoes have
antiseptic properties, which dry up the blackheads.
Mix some powdered cornmeal in your daily facial cleanser. Take steam
before applying it so that it opens the pores. Now, gently rub it in a
circular motion. Wash it with cold water after some time.
