Blackheads are potentially the worst skin concern you can fall prey to; they just don’t budge. These pesky skin invaders are quite painful to deal with and the whole cycle of it getting out of your skin (if ever) is an annoying ordeal. Some blackheads may be closer to the surface of your skin and those can be easily dealt with. But the deep rooted ones start with bumps underneath, and when they surface, they burst out with puss and are super painful.
Your best options are to use products with salicylic acid, get an extraction done by a dermat, or try some effective home remedies to get rid of the trouble. Now, accessing a dermat isn’t always convenient and figuring out how to use salicylic acid right along with finding formulas that agree with your skin is tricky to say the least. So the easiest option to deal with them is to try your hand at DIY remedies with natural ingredients and they are frankly the most inexpensive option of the lot too. Check them out!
DIY Home Remedies For Blackheads That Actually Work
We Did It, Honey!
Honey is a humectant that also unclogs pores. And when mixed with turmeric and its amazing antibacterial properties, the results are a progression towards getting blackheads out without irritating your skin.
What You Need
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
How To Use It
- Add both ingredients to a bowl and combine to form a paste.
- Cleanse with a face wash, pat dry, and apply this mixture to the areas plagued with blackheads.
- Leave the mask on for ten minutes until you feel like it is drying up.
- Wipe away the mask with a washcloth soaked in hot water.
- Proceed to tone and moisturise your skin.
Like White On Rice
Using egg whites as a DIY hack to remove blackheads is one of the best solutions. Paired with rice flour that helps to gently exfoliate and brighten your skin, this mask is a match made in heaven.
What You Need
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- Paper towel
How To Use It
- Whisk together the rice flour and egg whites in a bowl to get a runny liquid.
- Brush on this mixture on the affected areas and then apply a piece of the paper towel over the area.
- Brush on some more of the solution over the paper towel.
- Let this dry for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Once the paper towel is hardened, take it off and wash your face with a cleanser.
- Tone and moisturise your skin.
Charcoal Vs Blackheads
It’s no secret that activated charcoal is a boon for oily skin and that’s because it also helps draw out all the gunk that gets trapped in the pores, including blackheads. This is one of the fast-acting and most satisfying home remedies that really does a decent job of uprooting blackheads.
What You Need
- 1 tbsp activated charcoal powder
- 1 tsp almond oil
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tsp baking soda (optional)
How To Use It
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl to form a thick paste.
- Adjust consistency by adding more charcoal powder or almond oil if required.
- Apply this mask to clean skin and allow it to dry up for about 15 minutes.
- Wet your face and massage in circular motions.
- Rinse it off with warm water and follow up with toner and moisturiser.
Clay Tea Pot
Bentonite clay for detoxifying skin and drawing out blackheads is a skincare secret that not many know of. But once you try it out, you’ll understand and only sing praises of this home remedy. This clay absorbs dirt, impurities and excess sebum from your skin and its antibacterial properties keep your skin clear of acne too. This mask also contains tea tree oil which is another great solution to draw out blackheads and bacteria so that your skin is clear and healed.
What You Need
- 2 tbsp bentonite clay
- 3 drops tea tree essential oil
- Water
How To Use It
- Combine bentonite clay with a little bit of water to form a paste in a mixing bowl.
- Next, stir in 3 drops of tea tree oil.
- Apply this mask to clean skin and let it dry for about 15 minutes.
- Wet your face and massage it in circular motions to gently exfoliate your skin.
- Rinse off with water and follow up with toner and moisturiser.
Aside from DIY remedies for blackheads, indulging in the right skincare products is essential too. We recommend:
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Give these home remedies for blackheads a try and your skin will thank you for it.
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