5 Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads at Home the Right Way

 Funny greeting cards Solve Puzzles Humor Blackheads and whiteheads can be extremely annoying, as the unsightly dots can become inflamed and cause full-blown acne, which can take a serious toll on one's confidence. They can appear everywhere - on the face, neck, and even on the back. But worst of all, people of all ages are susceptible to these pesky little skin problems. In this article, we'll teach you to get rid of these annoying spots by using 5 easy and effective at-home methods, as well as provide you with other important tips and information about blackheads.

Is it blackheads or something else?

 

 We’re used to calling any pimple and sometimes just any enlarged pore a blackhead, but not all clogged or enlarged pores are blackheads. Blackheads are a type of acne that appears as dark spots that stretch out and clog up the pores, and their cousins are whiteheads - essentially the same spots, but located deeper in the pore. There are many causes of blackheads and whiteheads, ranging from poor diet, skin that's producing too much oil, hormonal changes, and even sebum (skin oil) oxidation by the sun. Importantly, blackheads should not be confused with other skin conditions that should be treated differently to blackheads, such as: 

Comedones - skin-colored bumps on the skin common on the forehead. 

Acne vulgaris - large red bumps or pus-filled pimples. 

Sebaceous filaments - small transparent or slightly greyish dots on the skin that are normal and should not be removed to prevent acne formation. 

Dermatologists and estheticians suggest easier to prevent blackheads by maintaining a basic skincare routine than treat them once they appear, namely: 

1. Cleansing the face daily or twice a day if you have combination or oily skin. 

2. Using products that contain AHA or BHA (e.g. salicylic acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid, azelaic acid, and mandelic acid) on the skin twice or 3 times a week. 

3. Moisturizing the skin daily each time you wash the face. 

4. Wearing sunscreen daily to prevent the oxidation of sebum. 

That being said, there are several extra at-home treatments you can do to get rid of and prevent blackheads (and whiteheads). Below, we featured 5 excellent natural treatments that use common household ingredients like green tea, turmeric, ice, and more. If you're struggling with clogged pores, whiteheads, or blackheads, we recommend you try out any of these useful and effective DIY recipes: 

1. Green Tea Rinse
Green tea is an excellent ingredient for the skin: its anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits are known to reduce the amount of oil in the skin, hence reducing blackheads and whiteheads, and calm down any redness or inflammation in the skin, making it beneficial for acne overall. If used regularly, you can even brighten the overall complexion with green tea. 

When putting green tea on the face, make a stronger brew than you normally would, putting 3-4 teaspoons of tea or 3 teabags per glass of hot water. Let the tea cool down, the colder the better, before putting it on the face, as the cold will make your pores look smaller. You can either splash some of the tea directly onto your face or apply some using a cotton pad. It's important to wash your face before using the green tea rinse. 

For best results, use daily, and follow up with a moisturizer. You can store this homemade green tea toner in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

2. Tea Tree Oil Spot Treatment

Similarly to green tea, tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and it's even used to treat fungal skin and nail infections, psoriasis, dandruff, and promotes wound healing. The same properties make tea tree oil an excellent treatment for acne, blackheads, and whiteheads as well, and many people do manage to treat these issues with tea tree oil. 

Do keep in mind, though, that tea tree oil is an essential oil, which means that it's extremely concentrated and so needs to be diluted with a carrier oil to avoid skin burns. The best way to use tea tree oil is as a spot treatment, applying it directly onto the blackheads. To do so, mix 1 tablespoon of any base oil of your choice (e.g. jojoba oil, rosehip oil, sunflower seed oil, grapeseed oil, but NOT coconut oil because it can further clog up the pimple) with 5 drops of tea tree oil and apply this mixture to spot 1-2 times a day.

3. Clay mask

 

Clay is another super ingredient when it comes to acne and blackhead and whitehead removal and prevention, as it acts like a sponge, absorbing the excess oils from your skin and giving your pores a deep clean. Any type of clay will do the job, with kaolin clay being possibly the most popular for the skin. 

To make a clay mask, all you'll need to do is mix the clay with a tiny amount of water so that the clay powder forms a thick paste, and then apply the mask on clean skin. You can keep the mask on for about 10-15 minutes, keeping it on for any longer will dry out your skin. Wash off the mask completely with lukewarm water, and follow up with a moisturizer. 

If you have combination, normal, or dry skin, you can only apply the clay mask to the area where you have blackheads or where your skin gets oily, typically the T-zone or just the nose, and keep the other areas bare not to dry out your skin. You can do this mask 1-2 times a week. 

4. Facial Oil Massage

People who have blackheads or oily skin are typically afraid to use oils on their face, but they really shouldn't, as oils can really help them erase the blackheads from their skin for good. Do keep in mind, however, that you shouldn't use coconut oil on your face, since it can be comedogenic for some people, meaning that it can be pore-clogging. 

Instead, use neutral oils like grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, rosehip oil, sunflower seed oil, or others on the skin. We have previously written about oils beneficial for the skin, so to see more oil options and read about the benefits of each oil, follow this link: 6 Beauty Oils That Reverse the Signs of Skin Aging.

For this specific method, you will be washing off the oil and cleansing your face afterward, so no need to use an expensive facial oil, any oil cleanser or inexpensive carrier oil will do the job. All you will have to do is apply the oil on the skin and start massaging the face in small circular motions, focusing on the areas where you have clogged pores and blackheads. Massage for several minutes until you see small black lines - oil plugs and blackheads - start emerging from the skin. When all of these are gone, wash off the oil with warm water and a cleanser. Follow up with a moisturizer. 

5. Turmeric and Oatmeal Mask

We hardly need to remind you of the amazing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric, but when it comes to the use on the skin, it has one drawback - it can stain. However, some beauty experts point out that one specific variety, namely Kasturi turmeric, doesn't stain the skin. We'd still be careful if we were you, though, so we recommend wearing gloves and clothes you don't mind staining when applying this mask. 

The second ingredient in this mask is a calming and anti-inflammatory ingredient as well - oatmeal. In addition, the ground oatmeal will provide a gentle exfoliation on the skin, which also benefits clogged pores. 

To make this mask, combine 1 tablespoon of ground oatmeal, half a teaspoon of Kasturi turmeric powder, and about 1 teaspoon of water to create a thick paste. If necessary, add more water. Apply the mask on the entire face or just the area that's prone to blackheads and whiteheads and leave on for about 7-10 minutes. Wash the face before and after using this mask and follow up with a moisturizer.

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The scourge of bullying and impact on child mental health

When the topic of mental health comes up, our mind automatically drifts towards the struggles, stress and anxiety among adults. We assume that only people above a particular age battle mental health issues. But the truth is that our children also suffer from poor mental health, largely due to the pressure of doing well in studies. But that is not the only factor. 

Bullying, be it from peers, teachers, online or even from their own parents, has a huge effect on their mental health. On World Mental Health Day on October 10, let's talk about the minds of our little ones as they battle hostility at an age when all they should know about is love.

When bullying claimed lives

Amaira, a nine-year-old girl in Jaipur, jumped from the fourth floor of her school building (Neerja Modi School) on November 1, 2025, after being repeatedly bullied by her classmates. Her parents said she repeatedly asked her teachers for help, but they did nothing to stop the bullying.

In November 2025, a 16-year-old Class 10 student jumped to his death from Delhi's Rajendra Place Metro Station. A suicide note in his bag blamed specific school teachers and school administration for constant mental harassment and humiliation. He was abused verbally, threatened with expulsion/issuing a Transfer Certificate, and publicly humiliated by school staff during play rehearsals.

In January 2025, a 15-year-old student in Kerala died by suicide following months of severe peer bullying, body-shaming, and being harassed by senior students at school for being dark-skinned.

These are only a few cases linked to bullying that made headlines. So much more of it happens at schools, homes and online every day. Children gang up and bully one kid, teachers target particular children simply because they might not be good at studies, and sometimes even parents unknowingly belittle their own child. All this constitutes harassment, and the effects do not end with school.

How bullying shapes a child's entire life

Mansi Poddar, a trauma-informed psychotherapist, says, "Having experienced persistent bullying throughout my school years, I know how deeply these experiences can shape us. I remember feeling helpless, unsure of how to respond, and often unable to speak up for myself. I learned to stay quiet, adapt and avoid situations that felt unsafe."

Bullying has an immense impact on a child's personality and their relationships. They grow up to be uncertain and less confident, unsure of themselves and those around them. Poddar says, bullying "left an imprint on how I understood myself, relationships and safety. Later in adulthood, I sometimes found myself in relationships where criticism, control or bullying felt familiar. It took time to understand that what feels familiar is not necessarily what is healthy."

Repeated humiliation, exclusion or intimidation can affect a child’s confidence, trust, emotional regulation and sense of safety. Some children internalise these experiences and become anxious or withdrawn, while others may express their distress through anger or aggression.

Debolina Roy, Clinical Psychologist, Loop Health, says, “Children who are bullied may experience anxiety, withdrawal, fear or difficulty expressing themselves, while children who bully others may also face emotional or social difficulties.”

Children bullied by adults

Kids need adults to make them feel safe and loved. But sometimes, people in authority positions, such as teachers, end up making the child feel worthless. It is not uncommon for teachers to bully kids, and it leaves them feeling vulnerable and weak. Poddar says, "Bullying can come from teachers or other adults in positions of authority, making it even harder for a child to speak up or seek help. A child may begin to believe that fear, humiliation or control are simply part of relationships."

Roy says, "Bullying by teachers can have a deeper impact as children often see them as trusted authority figures."

Things get worse when adults do not step in to help a child being bullied by either children or teachers. At a posh Gurugram school, a bunch of kids bullied a young child in the bus every day. The teachers on the bus paid no heed despite seeing what was happening. Other children then told them about it, but still nothing. The young kids talked to their parents and approached the school principal, and this is when finally something was done about it.

This is a real case and sadly, not an exception.

How to know if a child is being bullied

Sudden quietness, clinginess, irritability, or visible panic before school hours, begging to stay home on certain days, avoiding school buses, corridors, and certain teachers are all signs that something is wrong.

Bullying can also manifest into physical problems. Dr Prachi Patwal, Paediatrician, Loop Health, says, “Bullying doesn’t always leave a bruise. Sometimes, it changes how a child sees themselves and others. A child may experience unexplained headaches or tummy aches, disturbed sleep, anxiety, withdrawal, difficulty concentrating or declining academic performance."

Help them, don't dismiss them

Children need to have a safe space to express what they are going through. Dismissing their concerns can aggravate the situation." Adults need to listen without dismissing or blaming, take concerns seriously and set clear boundaries. Real support means rebuilding safety and helping children understand what healthy, respectful relationships look and feel like," Poddar says.

Parents and teachers should be receptive and open. Let them know you are accessible and available when they need help, and that their concerns matter. Create a safe space for them to speak and share their experiences at school. Teach kids that bullying hurts. In the digital era, the pressures they face at such a young age are already huge. Their mental health matters just as much as yours and mine. Don't let them fight it alone.

 

 

 

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