Ways to treat blackheads on the face

Blackheads are small, dark spots on the skin, caused by dirt blocking in the opening of the pores. Blackheads can also be yellowish in colour. They are known to be the stage of acne because if they are not treated on time they will turn into pimples. Tips for getting rid of these nasty dots on the face?

Tip 1 - Apply egg whites and honey over your face

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You need one egg, of course, and honey. Take the egg white and mix it into a bowl with the honey. Once they is thoroughly mixed together, you can now apply it onto your dry face (no need to have a wet one for this). Leave it on for about 18-20 minutes, and wash it off. The egg whites have a special property within them that removes dead skin, and tightens pores for the prevention of further blackheads from coming back.

Tip 2 - Wash your face with lemon and salt

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Wash your face with lemon and salt

Lemon is natural ingredient that is effective in treating blackheads. Squeeze few drops of lemon juice in a bowl, add salt and stir the mixture well. Wash your face with warm water and apply the mixture on the blackheads. Leave for 20 minutes and wash your face again with warm water.

Tip 3 - Comment, Write, Join on other blogs

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Comment, Write, Join on other blogs

Lead good comments on other blogs, you can also write for other blogs as a guest and leave back good back links towards your blog, even a simple join with your blog name may just get the admin intrigued.

Tip 4 - Use pore strips to remove the blackheads

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Whether store-bought or homemade, "pore strips can provide immediate improvement of some types of plugged pores but the blackheads will recur unless a proper skin care regime is followed routinely as a preventative measure,”

Tip 5 - Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Peel Off Face Mask

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Boots Tea Tree & Witch Hazel Peel Off Face Mask

This is one I use particularly, can use it for your whole face or just the nose.

It has organic tea tree made with organicness "witch by Boots"

 

Tip 6 - Epsom salt mixed with Iodine form a bacteria fighting combo

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Epsom salt mixed with Iodine form a bacteria fighting combo perfect to get rid of blackheads. Mix a tablespoon of Epsom salt with water and add few drops of iodine. Stir continuously to allow the salt to dissolve. Use a cotton ball to apply the mixture on your face. Allow to dry and rinse the face with lukewarm water.

Prevent Worsening Your Skin : A list of Dont’s:

  •  Never Pick or pop your blackheads.
  • Don’t use your own blackhead removal tools to prevent scars.
  • Avoid ultra harsh exfoliants.
  • Don’t touch your face frequently to avoid infection.
  • Don’t forget washing your face twice a day.
  • Don’t forget changing your bed covers and pillow cases frequently. 

Tip 7 - Lakme Total Clean Up Clear Pores Face Wash

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The Lakme Total Clean Up Clear Pores Face Wash is enriched with green tea extracts that helps in soothing your skin on daily use. It contains salicylic acid which helps in controlling the sebum production in the skin and unclogs the pores to give you silky smooth skin. It is priced at Rs. 90 for a 50 g tube.

Tip 8 - Steam your face regularly

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 Steam your face regularly

for one to two minutes and then use a natural exfoliator to scrub off the blackheads and whiteheads gently. This is one of the simplest and oldest home remedy for blackheads.

Tip 9 - Treat Yourself to a Facial

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Occasional facials can really help reduce the number of blackheads.

Tip 10 - Mix nutmeg and milk and softy massage your face weekly.

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Especially for oily skin and getting rid of blackheads. Nutmeg helps get rid of the oil, offers the scrubby power, and leaves behind really smooth skin. The lactic acid in milk helps break down old skin cells so they disappear when you rinse your face. If you really want to take it up a notch, use buttermilk instead of regular milk (it contains even more lactic acid).

Tip 11 - Use cinnamon and honey paste

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Mix one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and honey to form a thick paste.  Apply this paste on the face and leave it over night if possible.  For best results follow this daily for about 10 days.

Tip 12 - How To Get Rid Of Blackheads On Nose

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How To Get Rid Of Blackheads On Nose

12 Tips To Get Rid Of Blackheads On Nose Fast

Tip 13 - Get Rid Of Blackheads On Nose Fast

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Get Rid Of Blackheads On Nose Fast

I used the methods presented in this article:

Tip 14 - How to get rid of stretch marks

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How to get rid of stretch marks

Getting rid of stretch marks is a major concern for many women these days. Almost all women have to face this scenario once in their lifetime. Most of them develop marks during pregnancy and puberty around their thighs and hips. Weight fluctuations even result in development of stretch marks. There are plenty of treatments and products that claim to offer a miracle cure for stretch marks but many are apprehensive of indulging in laser and surgical treatments. You can follow the following natural remedies to get rid of stretch marks.

Tip 15 - How To Get Rid Of A Toothache

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How To Get Rid Of A Toothache

Tooth pain is among the most difficult, insidious and intolerable pains. This time around we lean towards the good, old tooth pain remedies finances within our houses, for example let's eat some onions, mint, lavender and ice. Whenever a tooth pain happens, it's not suggested that you simply delay going to your dental professional, since the discomfort may re-occur soon and also the sick tooth may deteriorate further. In the following paragraphs, we reveal you some natural methods to produce the effective homemade tooth pain remedies.

Tip 16 - How to Get Rid of Hormonal Acne at Home | Hira Beauty Tips

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How to Get Rid of Hormonal Acne at Home | Hira Beauty Tips

The hormones called testosterone are responsible for the breakouts on your skin. These hormones belong to the family of androgens and are known to stimulate the sebaceous glands which lead to excessive oil production. Excessive sebum (oil produced by sebaceous glands) is responsible for making your skin prone to acne.

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