Home Remedies for Removal of Blackheads
Blackheads are quite common, although most people are neither aware of them nor able to control or prevent them. Blackheads are caused by blocking of hair follicles by sebum or dead skin cells. The oily pores get enlarged, resulting in acne when the pores are blocked fully. Whiteheads also are caused by sebum collection in the pores, except in this case sebum does not come into contact with air, so it doesn’t turn black.
For preventing blackheads, clean the skin daily with oil reducing items and ensure that there are no blackheads in the pores. After cleansing and toning the skin, apply oiliness protecting cream to protect the skin from pollutants. To extract the blackheads, go to a professional; self-extraction might damage the skin tissue, causing acne. Removal of whiteheads or blackheads is done by gentle pressing of the skin and extracting with an extractor. The skin is then wiped with a styptic lotion for closing pores.
Follow proper techniques for cleaning the pores; drink a good quantity of fresh fruit juices and water. Also eat fresh fruits. Wash your face with medicated soap and warm water. Rinse with plain water to ensure that the skin is always clean.
Home Remedies for removal of Blackheads
1. Black pepper/ curd – Powder black pepper and add curd to it to make a thick paste; apply on the affected area and allow it to dry for five to seven minutes, and then wash it off.
2. Oatmeal/ Yoghurt – Mix oatmeal (2 tablespoons) and yoghurt (3 tablespoons); add lemon juice and olive oil (1 tablespoon each). Whisk to blend. Apply this on the affected area and allow it to dry for five to seven minutes. Rinse it off using cold water.
3. Mix cornstarch and vinegar to form a paste; apply it on the area affected for 15 to 30 minutes. Use warm water/ washcloth to wash that area.
4. Cucumber – After peeling it, blend cucumber into a paste and apply as a mask to your face; allow it to remain for 25 minutes. This not only helps in clearing blackheads/ acne, but also refreshes your face.
You can try these remedies at home; otherwise go to a beauty parlor for professional blackhead removal.
Face pack for removal of Blackheads
The following face packs are useful for removing blackheads.
1. Fuller’s Earth Pack – add rose water to Fuller’s Earth to dilute it. Apply this mixture on the affected area.
2. Calamine pack – add rose water to a mixture of equal parts calamine powder and Kaolin powder. Apply this mixture on the affected area.
3. Sandalwood Pack – add rose water to sandalwood powder to make a paste; apply this on the affected area.
4. Grape Pack – Apply the smooth pulp made out of grapes on your face. After 30 minutes, wash with warm water.
In addition to the above, there are a number of gels and products available for removing blackheads.
where can i get calamine powder? i am having a very hard time finding it!