What’s the deal with blackheads?
Blackheads are tricky. No matter how well you take care of your skin, they just show up sometimes, usually at the worst possible time. If you’re finally ready to rid yourself of blackheads, these home remedies can help. There are many types of acne and not all of them may respond well to home treatments, says Dr Alexander Dane. Blackheads are different. “For acne that’s primarily blackheads, there are some really good home remedies that may help decrease those clogged pores,” he says. Here are proven home remedies that can help reduce your blackheads, from natural face masks for blackheads to tips on how to get rid of blackheads on your nose.
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How to treat blackheads: baking soda and water
Baking soda is such a common kitchen item that you might not realise you can eliminate blackheads with it. Dr Dane says baking soda helps to neutralise any pH imbalance your skin may have, as well as work as an exfoliant to remove dirt, oil and dead skin cells. To use this on your blackheads, mix two tablespoons of baking soda and two tablespoons of water together to form a paste. Massage the paste onto your face, rinse off with warm water and then be sure to moisturise afterward. This mixture could dry your skin, so don’t use it more than two or three days a week.
How to treat blackheads: at-home exfoliation
Brown sugar, honey and lemon juice make up this exfoliation mixture that you can use on blackheads on your chin and nose. Dr Dane recommends mixing together one tablespoon of brown sugar, two tablespoons of lemon, and one tablespoon of raw honey. When it’s mixed well, apply to your face in a circular motion, massaging it in for five minutes before rinsing it off and applying moisturiser.
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