Six Home Remedies to Rid Yourself of Blackheads
Blackheads
are a bane to our skin's existence. They litter the surface of our
otherwise clear complexion, making it look dirty and greasy. These
little dots are usually caused by hair follicles that get clogged with
grime, dirt, dead skin cells, sebum and germs - resulting in a kind of
plug. They're
black because any excess oil in the pores goes through a process of
oxidation. This is most common on the cheeks and, as you've probably
noticed, the nose. However, they can - and will - pop up anywhere.
But
you don't have to live with them, or buy all kinds of chemicals and
sticky bandages that don't always work. You can solve your blackhead
problem right at home, and here are six easy way to do so.
1) Facial Steaming
This
is one of the best, safest and fastest ways to remove blackheads. This
works by loosening them up, so they come out of your skin naturally.
This is the recommended first step when getting rid of blackheads. All
you need is a pot, four cups worth of water, a lemon rind to put in the
pot and a large towel.
Boil
the water and remove the pot from the stove before it starts steaming,
to avoid getting a nasty burn. Place the pot on a flat surface and move
your face carefully over the pot (without touching it, of course). Cover
your head with the towel - so the steam stays around your face - and
stay that way for about 3 to 5 minutes. After the allotted time has
passed, wash your face with a mild cleanser and pat it until it's dry.
You'll find that many of your blackheads have come out of your enlarged
pores.
2) Egg White Mask
Egg
whites help tighten our pores so blackheads don't appear to begin with.
However, they also help treat your current black intruders. Mix some
honey and lemon juice with the egg white. Lemons are natural astringents
and honey is naturally antibacterial. The addition will create a deeper
level of cleaning to the already powerful effect of the egg white. This
combination will make your skin tighter, provide deeper cleaning of
your pores and get rid of excess oil on your face. It will also slough
off dead skin cells.
Mix
1 teaspoon of honey, 1 egg white and a 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice.
Remember not to exceed this amount of lemon juice as too much can cause
skin irritation and redness.
Start
with the steaming session I proposed in the previous suggestion. This
will open up the pores, loosen some of the blackheads already and allow
the ingredients in this mix to really get deep into the pores for
cleaning. Then pat your skin dry, apply the mask to it in a circular
motion and allow it to stay for 15 minutes. It may feel tight but that
is normal.
After
15 minutes, rinse it off with warm water and then use cold water to
close the pores up. Pat your skin dry again and apply a bit of
moisturizer to return some of the moisture that you lost.
3) Baking Soda Facial Scrub
Baking soda is used for many things. It is also a natural exfoliator that can be used to get rid of impurities, deeply cleanse our pores and remove dead skin.
Take
1 tablespoon of baking soda and mix it with 3 teaspoons of (clean)
water and a 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. You'll know the mix is ready
when the texture becomes a little thicker than milk. Clean your hands
thoroughly and use a circular motion to gently scrub your face. Make
sure you get it deep into the pores. Then apply warm water to wash it
away, pat your skin dry and apply moisturizer.
4) Organic Honey
As
many know, honey is both an antiseptic and an antibacterial substance.
As such, it can cleanse your skin from the dirt and oil that cause
blackheads. The stickiness of the honey actually helps it cling to the
gunk in your pores and draw it out.
All
you'll need is 1 tablespoon of organic honey and about 2 minutes to
wash it off. Use the circular motion we discussed to gently scrub your
face, paying extra attention to areas with many blackheads. Then wash it
all away with warm water and pat your face dry.
5) Green Tea Face Mask
Green tea has an incredibly high antioxidant content. They purify the skin, allowing the blackheads to come out.
Mix
together 3 teaspoons of green tea, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1/2 a
teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mask to your skin, spreading it thickest on the areas where most of the blackheads are. Let the mask stay for about 15 minutes, then use warm water to rinse your face. Pat it dry and wash with cold water to close the pores before patting it dry again.
Strawberries
are full of a substance called 'alpha hydroxy acid'. These acids are
wonderful for removing blackheads because they control oil production,
as well as rid your face of dead skin. This scrub not only eliminates
your current blackheads but prevents new ones from forming.
Create a
scrub mask with 1 teaspoon of honey, 3 ripe strawberries and 1/2 a
teaspoon of lemon juice. For the next 3 minutes, gently scrub your
facial skin in a circular motion, then rinse it away with warm water,
pat, and then rinse again with cold water and pat to dry.
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HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.
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