Maintaining a clear and beautiful skin, takes time, consistency and
effort. Dermatologist may recommend lots of products, but some of them
can be expensive and may actually take a long time to
work. You can, however, incorporate some home remedies for blackheads
and whiteheads into your daily beauty regimen and in a few weeks, you
will experience a drastic reduction or even total elimination of the
problem.
● Toothpaste – Toothpaste is an effective blackhead
and whitehead remover. Apply a thin paste to your infected areas and let
it sit on your face for at least 25 minutes. You will probably feel a
burning sensation when you apply the toothpaste, but this is normal and
will pass. Once you remove the toothpaste, the top of your black and whiteheads will disappear, but you still need to thoroughly wash your face to remove the buildup. Repeat this home remedy
every other day for two weeks.
● Tomato – Tomatoes have natural
antiseptic properties that dry up whiteheads and blackheads. Peel and
mash a small tomato. Apply the tomato pulp to your blackheads and
whiteheads before going to bed. Leave the tomato pulp on your face while
you sleep and then wash your face in warm water in the morning.
● Lemon -Wash your face in warm water. Then, squeeze the juice of one
lemon into a bowl. Add in a pinch of salt and stir the mixture. Apply
the mixture to your blackheads and whiteheads. Leave the mixture on for
approximately 20 minutes and then wash your face with warm water again.
● Lime – You can also use equal parts of lime juice and cinnamon powder
and apply this mixture to blackheads. Leave it on overnight and rinse
it off in the morning
● Cornstarch – Mix about a three-to-one
cornstarch to vinegar ratio into a paste. Apply it to your problem areas
and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove the paste with warm water and a
washcloth.
● Yogurt - Mix three tablespoons of plain yogurt
with two tablespoons of oatmeal. Add one teaspoon of olive oil and one
tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture. Stir the mixture thoroughly
and apply it to the effective area of the face. Let the mixture sit for
five to seven minutes then rinse off with cold water.
● Almond
or oatmeal – Mix either oatmeal or almond powder with just enough rose
water to make a spreadable paste. Apply it to your problem areas with
your fingertips first and then apply it to the rest of your face. Let it
set for about 15 minutes and then rinse your face with cold water.
● Rice—Soak rice in milk for 5 hours and then grind it in a blender
until it is paste-like in consistency. Use the paste as a scrub on
affected areas of the body.
● Potatoes – Grate raw potatoes and then rub the area with the mixture. Wash it off after 15 minutes.
● Fenugreek leaves—Crush some fenugreek leaves and mix with water to form a paste. Apply this paste to the face for 15 minutes and then remove it. Do
this every night to keep your face free of blackheads.
●
Coriander leaves – Mix some coriander leaves and a little turmeric
powder with water and form a paste. Use this as a mask to eliminate
blackheads.
● Oatmeal -Grind oatmeal into a powder in a blender
and then add some rose water. Use this on affected areas for 15 minutes
and then wash it off with cold water.
● Baking soda – Prepare a
mixture of equal parts of baking soda and water and rub it onto your
face or other body areas prone to blackheads. Leave it on for 15 minutes
and then rinse it off with warm water.
● Honey is also good for removing blackheads. Spread honey on the affected area and remove it after 15 minutes.
Remember – Be gentle to your skin. Never pinch, scrape, poke, press, or squeeze too hard!