HOME REMEDIES FOR BLACKHEADS

Lemon

 Lemon used in acne treatment can also be used to remove blackheads. The nutrients and vitamins present in lemon are good for all types of skin. With lemon you can make a nice face scrub. For this you will have to mix lemon juice with salt, yoghurt and honey. Use this mixture to scrub the area gently having blackheads. Else you can use fresh lemon juice mixed with milk to eliminate blackheads. Apart from milk, you can also mix lemon juice with rose water. Follow this remedy daily for ten to twelve days without any fail.

 2. Honey

 Honey is another common ingredient easily available at homes that can be used to treat blackheads. The balancing quality present in honey is good for both oily skin and blackheads. When honey is applied on the affected skin area, it hydrates as well as tightens the skin pores. This results in a clear complexion. Regularly apply some pure honey on the face for about ten minutes so that it can dry and then rinse your face with lukewarm water.

 3. Turmeric

 Turmeric that works well for minor burns can also be used to treat blackheads. Add some turmeric powder to two tablespoon of mint juice and mix it properly and apply it to the affected areas. Allow it to dry for a few minutes and then wash the area with lukewarm water. Else you can make a thick paste by mixing red sandalwood, turmeric powder and milk together. Apply it on the affected area and after ten minutes wash the skin with water. Regularly follow this remedy to treat blackheads naturally.

 4. Green Tea

 Your regular green tea can also be used to treat blackheads. Take one teaspoon of green tea and add a little water to make a paste. Use this paste to scrub the skin gently for two to three minutes. This scrub deep cleans oily skin and helps unclog pores. Rinse with lukewarm water with extra care. Do not treat your skin roughly as it can damage your skin. This remedy is good for the blackheads and at the same time your skin will have a natural glow.

 5. Baking Soda

 Acne can be treated with baking soda and so does your blackheads. Baking soda clears the skin from impurities such as debris and dirt from the skin. For treating blackheads, take two tablespoons of baking soda and mix it with mineral water to make a paste. Apply the paste generously on the affected skin area and massage gently. Allow it to dry for a few minutes before rinsing it well with warm water. Repeating this remedy once or twice a week can give you good results.

 6. Oatmeal and Yogurt

 The combination of oatmeal and yogurt is great to keep your skin free of blackheads. For this remedy, you need two tablespoons of oatmeal, three tablespoons of plain yogurt, small amount of lemon juice and olive oil. Mix all the ingredients properly and apply it to your entire face, including the infected area. Leave it for five minutes and then rinse your skin with normal water. This remedy must be repeated regularly if you wish to have a clear skin.

 7. Fenugreek

 One of the easiest and simplest natural remedies for blackhead is fenugreek. Make a thick paste from fresh fenugreek leaves by adding little water. Apply it on the affected area every day and allow it to dry for around ten minutes and then rinse it with lukewarm water. When repeated regularly, your skin will become free of blackheads and at the same time you will not have the problem of wrinkles also.

 8. Epsom Salt

 Another effective and natural way to treat blackheads is Epsom salt. Add one teaspoon of Epsom salts and few drops of iodine to little amount of hot water and mix it well so that all the ingredients dissolve in the water properly. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature. Now dip a cotton ball into the mixture and apply it to the affected area. Allow the mixture to dry properly and then remove it gently with the help of a clean washcloth.

 9. Cornmeal

 Cornmeal can also be used to treat blackheads as it can react abrasively on dirt blocking the pores on your skin. Take one tablespoon of powdered cornmeal and mix it with some of your regular facial cleanser. Before applying the mixture, go for steam therapy so that the skin pores open up. Now apply it on your face and gently massage it in a circular motion. Concentrate on the nose and chin area. After a few minutes, rinse your face with cold water. This will help the pores of your skin to close.

 10. Cinnamon

 Cinnamon can be used to remove blackheads and it will even prevent their future growth. For this remedy take one teaspoon of cinnamon powder in a bowl and mix it with honey to form a thick paste. Apply the paste on the affected area before your bedtime and leave it overnight. Next morning, wash your face properly with normal water. For best result, follow this remedy daily for about ten days. Else you can make a mixture by adding one teaspoon each of cinnamon powder and lime juice with a pinch of turmeric powder.