Whiteheads and blackheads got appeared mostly on nose, chin, back, and cheeks. People do such efforts to get rid of whiteheads and blackheads, such as a facial, cleansing, packs.
There are plenty of beauty products in the market, which claims to remove the whiteheads and blackheads, but is they really worthy products? Why go with artificial and harmful chemicals when there are effective and easy home remedies available. Use these remedies properly and get the healthy skin tone in some time.
1. Honey, Lemon and Sugar:
Honey, lemon and sugar are the perfect mixtures for removing blackheads and whiteheads. Honey and lemon contain anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which are highly beneficial for pigmentation as well as stubborn and ugly blackheads. So as the canned sugar is a good source of exfoliation and makes your skin softer and healthier.
How to use:
- Take a fresh lemon and cut in half, pour some raw and organic honey on it, with a half tablespoon of sugar.
- Gently apply this lemon on the affected area and massage in the clockwise motion.
- Leave this pack for 10 to 15 minutes then wash it off with normal water.
- Repeat this remedy once in a week.
2. Petroleum Jelly:
Petroleum jelly is also an excellent way to reduce blackheads and whiteheads. You can have it from any grocery shop. It will help to moisturize your skin and cleansing the clogs and dust from your face. Make sure that use this method just after the bathing.
How to use:
- Take some petroleum jelly and apply it on the affected area with the help of your fingers.
- Now wrap some plastic paper on petroleum jelly and keep it for 20 minutes then remove the plastic paper.
- Wipe the extra petroleum jelly with a tissue or some cotton.
- Now softly squeeze the blackheads or whiteheads with the help of your fingers, make sure do not squeeze hard.
- All the excess oil and dirt will come out then wipe it with some clean cotton.
- Repeat this remedy twice in a month.
3. Oatmeal Flour and Cinnamon:
Cinnamon includes the anti-bacterial property which is the finest way to treat whiteheads and blackheads and tighten up the skin pores. Cinnamon and oatmeal flour makes your skin healthy and improves the skin tone as well as the blood flow.
How to use:
- Take 1 tbsp of cinnamon powder and mix it with the similar quantity of oatmeal flour with some plain water or rose water.
- Make a thick paste of that and apply this on the affected area and massage gently.
- The mixture will work like a magical scrub do the process for 10 minutes then wash it off.
- Repeat this remedy once in 15 days.
- One can also add some lime juice and honey drops into the mixture for better results.
4. Baking Powder:
Baking powder has also a powerful remedy for removing the blackheads and whiteheads as well as a pimple and acne. It is highly effective for making skin tone fair and also removes dark spots.
How to use:
- Take 1 or 2 tbsp of baking powder and mix some water that you can make a thick paste of that.
- Gently apply this paste on affected area and massage well for 10 to 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes wash your face with cold water, then apply some moisturizer.
- Repeat this remedy twice in a month.
- Some people can be allergic to baking powder, so if you have sensitive skin tone then first apply the mixture on your hands or underarms.
5. Green Clay and Activated Charcoal:
Activated charcoal is one of the ancient remedies for removing blackheads and whiteheads as well as this method is highly impressive for pulling out all the dirt and excess oil of skin and makes your skin healthier and brighter. Now you can have activated charcoal in the form of capsules and 2 capsules are enough for one-time usage. Activated charcoal and green clay are easily available at any grocery store or super market. Green clay has also anti-bacterial property, which helps to kill the bacteria of acne and blackheads and reduces the excess oil off your skin.
How to use:
- Take 1 tbsp of activated charcoal and mix 1 and a half tbsp of clay and mix some lukewarm water for making a thick and smooth paste.
- Apply the mixture on the affected area with the help of the brush or cotton.
- Leave the mask for 20 to 30 minutes or until dry, and then wash with normal water.
- Repeat this remedy once in a week.
6. Aloe-Vera:
Aloe-Vera is said to be a panacea for all skin problems. Aloe-Vera includes anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, which is highly effective for skin pigmentation, blackheads and whiteheads. It soothes your skin and gives a cool effect to your skin. You can use direct fresh Aloe-Vera gel directly or can mix it with lemon or honey.
How to use:
- Cut some fresh Aloe-Vera and extract the gel out with the help of the spoon or knife.
- Apply this on the affected area and massage gently for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Leave the mixture for 30 to 35 minutes or until dry.
- Wash it off with cold water.
- Repeat this remedy twice in a week.
7. Tomatoes or Strawberry:
Tomatoes and strawberry both are excellent skin caring ingredients as well as both exfoliates the skin impurities and dirt. Tomatoes and strawberry both contain vitamin C and anti-bacterial property, which improves the skin tone and removes the blackheads and whiteheads as well.
How to use:
- Take a fresh tomato and crush it or peel it and extract the pulp out.
- You can either directly apply it on the affected area or can mix some lemon juice or honey.
- Leave this mask until dry then wash it with normal water and after apply some moisturizer.
- So as crush some strawberry and apply directly this on the affected area.
- You can also mix some rose water or lime juice for quick results, leave it for 20 to 25 minutes, then wash if off with cold water.
- Repeat this remedy twice in a week; these tasty fruits are quite tastier as well as helpful for treating skin issues.
These all remedies are quite effective and highly admirable for treating the ugly blackheads and whiteheads. These all ways look simple and easy but work strongly. Follow all the instruction carefully, and if you are allergic to any ingredient then test before applying.
