7 Natural Ways to Rescue Blackheads

Blackheads has a other name called open comedo,and comedo is a trapped hair follicle
or pore.When our skin produces excess oil or sebum which when gets trapped in pores
causing them to swell which is a whitehead formation minus inflammation,when this
inflammation increases it results in acne or pimples.

Also when the oil and dirt trapped in hair follicles gets dried and thickens up it results in
a open comedo,because they have open mouth it causes oxidation turning it black
,though blackheads are comparatively easy to remove than whiteheads which can not
be removed or plucked physically.Face scrubs when used in excess can only harm the
skin there by causing further inflammation and increasing blackheads.Some products
blocks our pores there by resulting in more blackheads,so it is important to choose
your product wisely and always read for labels stating non comedogenic.


Lets find out the major causes which results in blackheads and clogged pores.

1. Excess oil or sebum production.
2. Facial hair which does not emerge properly leads to clogged pore and blackheads.
3. Genetics also play a role.
4. Certain products which are comedogenic,clogs skin pores resulting in blackheads.
5. Open or enlarged pores are the house of blackheads and whiteheads.

There are lot of face scrubs and packs available to remove and eliminate blackheads
however they cannot remove them completely so the best retort to blackheads are
natural remedies which help us to remove blackheads completely!!

• Pulp of grapes can also be applied to remove blackheads and prevent them from coming.Apply the pulp by gently massaging it for 5 minutes,then wash the face with warm water after 20 minutes.

• A good home remedy to stop blackheads from coming is to apply a paste of cinnamon and lemon juice.This can be applied twice a week to get rid of blackheads.

• To loosen and cleanse blackheads from surface, make a paste of oatmeal, honey and an egg white.Apply this mixture to skin and massage for 10 minutes then rinse with lukewarm minutes.Do this process thrice in a week to see faster results.

•  Prepare a mixture of cucumber and one tablespoon of sugar.Apply this mixture on the face for 10 minutes once or twice a week to get smooth skin and also to prevent blackheads.

• Another great remedy is to rub a tomato slice over the corner of the nose and other areas prone to blackheads.Tomato is known to obliterate blackheads.

• Make a paste with dry jasmine flowers, 4-5 cloves and half tablespoon of pure sandalwood powder.Apply this as a face pack using rose water to remove the blackheads and black spots.

• Use fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash for pimples, blackheads and cracked skin.

• Applying the juice of mint leaves and coriander on face overnight helps to clear blackheads.

Follow these natural remedies to stop and combat blackheads from coming on face.Blackheads can also be loosened from face scrubbing with natural face scrubs and then by taking steam with water infused in essential oils.Stay tuned to TBLP for some natural & homemade facial scrub recepies soon!!