Blackheads


Blackheads are small dark spots that are caused by a tiny plug in the follicle opening on the skin. It is due to the excess oils and makeup. It gets accumulated in the sebaceous gland ducts. The blackheads should not be squeezed as squeezing it is not advisable. This leaves an enduring scar on the skin. Blackheads are actually the whiteheads that appear dark. They appear on the shoulders and face, but may also develop on the arms, legs, trunk and buttocks. This is common in teenagers, but can develop at any age. Treatment for this depends on the seriousness of the condition.





Causes of Blackhead


Black heads are caused due to the presence of excess skin oil, sebum and the congesting toxins that gets expelled through the skin. These toxins combine with skin oil and finally the sebum clogs the pores causing blackheads. Dirt also has a significant role in causing skin blackheads. The dirt in association with the oily skin makes things worsen. Whiteheads darken when exposed to oxygen and this is the reason that blackheads on the face look black. While, the whiteheads that are beneath the surface of the skin turn brown. Mild cases can be treated using over the counter typical creams. However, home remedies are the best treatment for blackheads.





Home Remedies for Blackheads


1) In a cup of boiled water, add 2 tsp of soda bicarbonate. Later steam a towel and place it on your face gently. Do this process for 5-6 times. Then make a paste with 1 tsp curd and 1 tsp rice flour and apply it on the affected area. Wash your face after some time with cold water will give the desired effect.

2) Taking 1 tsp of fresh coriander leaves juice and add ½ tsp turmeric powder. Apply it before going to bed and wash your face with cold water the next morning.

3) Mix 1 tsp of limejuice and 1tsp of powdered cinnamon and apply it before going to bed. Wash it in the morning.

4) Mix 1 tsp groundnut oil with 1 tsp of fresh lime juice. Apply it on the face to avert the formation of blackheads.

5) Combine fresh lime juice and grounded pods of drumstick and leaves. Apply it on the blackheads to get relieved.

6) Prepared a paste of fresh fenugreek leaves and apply it on the face for 15 minutes every night and wash it with warm water to prevent blackheads from reappearing.

7) Simple steaming is helpful as it softens the pores and is easily removable.

8) Use a face wash made of fresh lime juice and one glass of boiled milk to remove the blackheads.

9) Prepare a paste of red sandalwood, turmeric and mix it with milk. Applying it on the affected parts is very effective home remedy for blackheads

10) Scrubbing green tea on the blackheads relieves you from it.


11) A poultice of grated potatoes on the skin is useful home remedy for blackheads.


12) Almond powder mixed with rose water is of great use. They help in the removal of blackheads.

13) These are some of the common home remedies that bring permanent changes and assures radiant skin.

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