Simple home remedies for blackheads

People of any age can have problems with blackheads on their skin, but most often it is an issue during the teenage and adolescent years. 

Blackheads, open pores clogged with dead skin and oil are most common in teens and pre-menstrual women. 

These irritating blemishes occur most often on and around the nose putting them dead center in the middle of the face where they are most noticeable. So of course, we want to get rid of them as quickly as possible.

Below are some useful and effective home remedies to get rid of blackheads. 

1. Baking Soda 

The antiseptic quality of baking soda makes it a wonderful method for getting rid of blackheads. 

–In a glass or ceramic bowl, mix about a tablespoon of baking soda with just a small amount of water to form a paste. 

-Apply to blackheads and let it dry (about ten minutes.) 

–Rinse with lukewarm water. 

Use this remedy to remove debris from pores about one to two times per week. 

2. Cinnamon 

Cinnamon is an anti-bacterial spice that can be used to make an aromatic face mask for removal of blackheads. 

–Mix one part organic cinnamon with two parts honey to form a paste. 

–Apply a thin layer over blackheads. 

–Leave on for at least fifteen minutes. 

–Wash off with your favorite all-natural cleanser, then follow up with a moisturizer. 

Use this remedy daily for best results. 

3. Oatmeal 

Oatmeal soothes irritation, removes dead skin cells, and soaks up excess oil to help clarify the complexion. 

–Using distilled water (free of contaminants), cook enough oatmeal to cover your blackheads. 

–Cool oats to room temperature before applying to affected areas. 

–Leave on for ten to twenty minutes then rinse with lukewarm water. 

Use this remedy at least once per day. 

4. Lemon Juice 

Lemon juice contains alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) citric acid which naturally removes dead skin, making it perfect for unstopping clogged pores. Also, vitamin C in lemon juice is anti-oxidant and stimulates collagen production to improve skin health and reduce scarring from acne. 

–Start by washing your face with a gentle natural cleanser. –Squeeze about one teaspoon of juice from an organic lemon into a glass or ceramic bowl. –Apply to blackheads with a small cotton ball (dab, don’t wipe.) –Let it dry (at least ten minutes) then rinse off with cold water. Alternately, you can leave this treatment on skin overnight. 

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