HOME REMEDIES TO REMOVE BLACKHEADS 


Clear skin is a dream of all women. but most of them have skin problems one of the main problems is blackheads .oily skin, food pattern, climate and skin care product etc.. are the reason for causing blackheads.

Squeezing blackheads is not the best way to get rid of blackheads as this process of removing blackheads can infect your skin getting it inflamed. Homemade Blackhead removers are good for getting rid of blackheads at home. Home remedies are very effective to get rid of blackheads. One can remove blackheads at home to an extent with the continuous use of homemade blackheads removers.

Here are 15 home remedies to prevent, remove and get rid of blackheads naturally at home.

1.   Grate one raw potato and rub it for 15 minutes on face, nose, cheeks, and chin to remove blackheads. Let it dry and then wash off your face.

 2. Crush fenugreek leaves (methi) and make a paste by adding water. Apply this home remedy for blackheads on face to clear blackheads. Do it regularly to get rid of blackheads at home.

3. A paste of coriander leaves and turmeric powder make a good home remedy to remove blackheads.

4. Put few drops of lemon juice in one spoon of sugar and rub gently on your face, nose, and cheeks in a circular motion. This home remedy will remove blackheads and dead cells, making your skin clear and glowing.

5. Make a paste of oatmeal powder combined with rose water. Apply it on your face for 20 minutes to remove blackheads.

6. Baking soda mixed in water act as a great home remedy for removing blackheads. Apply on your face for 25 minutes and wash off with warm water.

7. Rub a small amount of benzoyl peroxide face cream over the blackheads. Getting rid of blackheads will be easier this way as the product will kill bacteria and even oxidize the pores, preventing blackheads to occur.

8. Spreading honey on the face can be beneficial to clear blackheads.

9. Mix well honey with crushed almonds and apply on face. This homemade face mask will clean up your skin drawing out impurities and also help to get rid of blackheads.

10.Mix two tablespoons of yogurt mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. and apply to the face.

11. Mix few drops of lemon juice and 5 drops of olive oil and spread it over your blackheads on face. Do it every day to get rid of blackheads.

12. Salt helps to dry out the excess oil from the skin. To get rid of blackheads wash your blackheads affected area once a day with salty water.

13. Exfoliation is a simple way to get rid of blackheads at home. Gentle exfoliation will remove dead skin cells, clear pores and pull out blackheads.

14. Mash a Tomato and apply it over your blackheads on face. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse off with water.

15. Warm up a small warm cloth and put it over blackheads on the face for 10-15 minutes. This is an effective home remedy to remove blackheads. The moisture from the warm towel will clear out the pores, getting you rid of blackheads.

Do’s and Don’ts


  • Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated. This will help to improve acne and make your skin smoother.
  • Keep your face and hair clean. Wash hands before touching your face.
  • Change your bedding frequently to prevent the spread of bacteria.
  • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and make sure you get enough of vitamins A and E that nourish the skin (find here more nutrients for healthy skin).
  • When choosing your beauty products (creams, moisturizers, shampoos, make-up), opt for the water-based products (instead of oil-based that cause clogging and prevent the water from evaporating).
  • Don’t wear too much make-up and always remove it before going to bed.
  • Don’t pop or squeeze pimples or whiteheads or you might aggravate the condition and spread bacteria.
  • If you can’t see any improvement after 8 weeks, you might want to visit a dermatologist or a trained professional who can help you with the extraction of whiteheads and blackheads.


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