One of the most prevalent and problematic flaws is blackheads. They manifest when sebum, an oily material that the sebaceous glands typically secrete to keep skin supple and fresh, clogs pores. Black points form when a combination of sebum, dead skin cells, and debris clogs pores.
Would you like to remove blackheads naturally, without a trace and without damaging your skin?
Here is our selection of 8 natural remedies to clean the blackheads quickly:
Steam bath
The steam slightly expands the pores and softens the dead cells and the clogged sebum. Thus, the pores will release these substances making the skin healthier.
Just fill a large bowl of boiling water, let cool for a few minutes, then bend your head over the bowl. You can cover your head with a towel to keep the steam longer. Let your face exposed to steam for several minutes, and then dry with a clean towel. Apply this treatment 1-2 times a week for best results.
Apple cider vinegar and mint
Apple cider vinegar has antibacterial and antifungal properties helping to clean and disinfect the skin. It is also rich in alpha hydroxy acids to eliminate dead cells clogged in the pores. Mint has antibacterial and antiseptic effect, it is effective to remove impurities and bacteria that accumulate deep in the skin. The combination of these two ingredients is ideal to counter blackheads and tone the skin.
Mix 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with 3 tablespoons of mint leaves in about 240 ml of water, and keep in the refrigerator overnight. Using a cotton ball, use this solution to clean the face 1-2 times a week.
Brown sugar
Sugar brightens and exfoliates the skin naturally. It helps to erase and clean the skin gently while eliminating dead cells. This remedy also contains jojoba oil, effective in regulating sebum secretion and ideal to moisturize and soften skin.
Make a scrub by mixing 1 cup brown sugar with 3 tablespoons of jojoba oil and keep the mixture in a glass jar (it can last about a month). After cleansing your face, use this mixture to massage the skin in a circular motion, and then rinse with clear water. Use this recipe 1 to 2 times per week.
Baking soda
Bleach and natural exfoliant, baking soda has already proven itself in beauty treatments. Its powerful properties cleanse the skin deeply and stop the growth of bacteria.
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with water to a paste then spread it on the face. Gently massage with a circular motion, then rinse. Use this remedy once a week, because baking soda is mildly abrasive.
Sauna
If you limit the sweating you will be prone to the appearance of blackheads. Toxins, excess sebum and impurities are discharged through sweat and thus blackheads and clogged undesirable substances are removed gently. Remember that it is important to wash your face immediately after sweating.
Consider going to the sauna from time to time to relax and get rid of blackheads!
Lemon
Natural whitening, astringent and antiseptic agent, lemon juice is effective in disinfecting the skin and remove the bacteria and blackheads while brightening the complexion.
Mix 1 part lemon juice with 3 parts water. Apply this mixture on the face using a cotton ball, rub thoroughly, then rinse the face.
Important: Avoid sun exposure when using lemon juice as it is photosensitizing. Moreover, it is aggressive for sensitive skin.
Hydration
A poorly nourished and hydrated skin is more prone to bad skin imperfections. Remember to moisturize facial skin by applying coconut oil. Let stand for about 15 minutes, then rinse and apply your moisturizer.
The hydration of the whole body is also important for a healthy skin. Consume the amount of water needed daily (at least 6 cups a day) for the body and hydrate the skin from the inside.
Clay
Clay is a natural product with purifying properties. Used for centuries, clay tones the skin, removes dead skin and regulates sebum secretion limiting the formation of blackheads.
Prepare the mask by mixing green clay with a little water and apply it on the face. Let stand for about 10 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Use this treatment once a week.
