Tips for Blackheads

Blackheads are follicles that have wider opening than the normal.

They are also known as open comedowns and are often caused by over
active sebaceous glands. Blackheads appear on the face, back, chest and
other parts that have sebaceous glands. Blackheads are plugged with
sebum cells and undergoes a chemical reaction that results in the
oxidation of melanin. blackheads use of excessive make-up; also
carelessness in maintaining certain things like hygiene and diet can
also lead to it, further pollution is also a potent factor in the rise
of skin problems.
Tips:

1 – Make a paste of fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves and apply on the face
for 10-15 minutes every night and wash the face with warm water.
This will prevent blackheads and is good home remedy for blackheads.

2 – Steaming is also beneficial as it opens and softens the pores for easy removal of blackheads.
3 – Make a face wash by mixing fresh lime juice with a glass of boiled milk and use it for the removal of blackheads.

4 – Make paste of 5gm each of red sandalwood (Rakta Chandan) and
turmeric made with milk and apply on the affected parts. This is one of
the useful home remedies for blackheads.
5 – To loosen the blackheads use a face scrub of green tea.
6 – For the treatment of blackheads apply a poultice made of grated
potatoes on the skin. This remedy is also useful home remedy for
blackheads.
7 – Application of almond powder mixed in rose water helps in the easy removal of blackheads.
8 – One good natural remedy for blackheads is to make a paste of ground
radish seeds with water and apply this paste on face to remove
blackheads.
9 – Make a scrub of salt, lemon and honey; yogurt can also be added to
it. Scrub the face for 5-10 minutes and later wash the face and pat it
dry. Good Home Remedy for Black heads.

10 -Warm honey and apply on the blackheads, wash the face after 10-15 minutes.
11 -Mix mint juice with turmeric powder and apply on affected area.
Leave for 15-20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. With
continuous use acne and Blackheads will disappear like magic without
leaving a mark.

12 -Take one tablespoon black pepper powder and add to it enough curd to
make a thick paste. Apply on the infected area and let it dry. Wash off
after 5-7 minutes. This is an effective cure for blackheads.