15 Ways to Get Rid of Blackheads

No one likes to have blackheads anywhere on their skin. Getting a facial at times doesn’t offer the needed relief. Blackheads are bumps that appear due to clogged pores. Dead skin cells get accumulated at the opening and thus bump appears. When you squeeze them, it can lead to adverse effects. For such days, there are some home remedies that you can try out as they are easy. These simple ingredients have proven beneficial for many skin problems.

1. Face Pack of Eggs

Egg face pack can help to fade away blackheads. They protect your skin from turning greasy and even tighten the pores. There is an inclusion of albumin in eggs which is responsible for pore tightening. In fact, it offers glow to your skin.

How to Use:

1. Take honey and egg white and mix it well. Now, apply this mixture on your face. Let it dry and wash off after some time.
2. Repeat this method once a week. This one is suitable for oily skin.

2. Cinnamon

The antibacterial properties in it can work well on blackheads and whiteheads too. Cinnamon is known for proper blood circulation and it can also tighten pores and delay ageing.

How to Use:

1. Take lemon and cinnamon together. Make a thick paste of this one with honey. Apply it on your blackheads on the face and other parts as well. Leave it for a while. Wash it off later.

Caution: This one is best suited for normal and combination skin. Make sure you do the patch test first or it may lead to unwanted reactions too.

3. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is known to soothe the skin and also cleanse the pores. It controls the excess blackheads and other issues as well.

How to Use:

1. Take this gel and apply it to your face. Leave it for some time and then wash it off using lukewarm water. Do this every day till you notice the desired results.

4. Turmeric And Mint

Turmeric is known to be a great healing agent for blackheads. It has an antimicrobial property called curcumin that can heal the marks. It also has the antioxidant property that can improve the texture of your skin. The juice also soothes the skin.

How to Use:

1. Take turmeric powder with mint juice and make a paste of it. Now, apply it to the affected areas. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Moisturise well.
2. Repeat this method once a week.

5. Fenugreek

Fenugreek is known to be beneficial for the body and skin as well. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can clear the blackheads and whiteheads from the skin.

How to Use:

1. Grind these leaves and add water to this one. Apply a layer of it on the affected areas. Rinse after a while. Pat dry and then apply a moisturiser.

Caution: You can also use the seeds directly instead of leaves to make this paste.

6. Tomatoes

Tomatoes have antibacterial properties in them that can remove the blackheads. It also has lycopene that includes strong antioxidants for the skin. It can remove all the free radicals from the skin.

How to Use:

1. Take a tomato and peel it. Mash it well. Now, apply this mask on the blackheads before you head to bed. Leave it overnight and then wash it off the next morning.
2. Follow this every night. This method is best suited for all the skin types.

Caution: Dilute the juice with water first and only then apply it if you have a sensitive skin.

7. Clay Mask

Bentonite clay helps to absorb all the impurities and also clear the clogged pores. It leaves the skin feeling fresh and also quite clear. The antibacterial properties in it can help you get rid of blackheads from their roots.

How to Use:

1. Mix water into this clay powder and make a paste of it. Apply it on your face. Let this mask dry and then you need to rinse it off with lukewarm water.
2. Pat dry and moisturise well.
3. Apply this amazing mask once a week. If you have a sensitive skin, swap with raw milk.

8. Green Tea

Green tea is also very rich in antioxidants and it can also clear your skin. It makes you feel healthy and also removes blackheads along with all the impurities.

How to Use:

1. Mix green tea leaves with water and makes a paste of this one. Apply on your face and let it be on your skin for some time. Wash off with lukewarm water.
2. Pat dry and then moisturise your skin.
3. Repeat this once a week. This one is suitable for all the skin types.

9. Strawberry

Strawberries can also remove all the blackheads from the skin. It is alkaline in nature and helps to reduce swelling. It unclogs the blocked pores of your skin. This fruit has vitamin C in it that can clear dryness and moisturises your skin.

How to Use:

1. Crush all the strawberries and add honey to it. You can also add lemon juice to this one. Mix it well and make a paste. Apply it on your skin for some time and then wash it off. Rinse off with cold water.
2. Apply this every few days. 

10. Baking Soda

Even scrubbing your skin can help you a lot. Baking soda is another remedy that you can try your hands on. It is an antibacterial and antifungal agent that is an excellent skin exfoliator. It is also effective for blackheads and it keeps pimples at bay.

How to Use:

1. Make a paste using baking soda and water. Apply it to the affected areas. Leave it for some time and then wash it off. Do this with lukewarm water.

You can add toothpaste as well to this baking soda mixture.

11. Honey

Honey is known for its medicinal properties for centuries. It has antibacterial properties that can treat blackheads. The inclusion of lemon juice and sugar can also aid blackheads.

How to Use:

1. Mix these three ingredients together and exfoliate your skin with it. Leave the paste for some time and then wash it off.
2. Use this simple mask every day.

Caution: Don’t scrub hard or it can lead to adverse effects.

12. Milk

Milk can also work on the affected areas. Scrub your skin using raw milk. It eliminates all the impurities and removes all the dead cells from your skin.

How to Use:

1. Apply milk with nutmeg powder on the affected areas and scrub well on your skin. Rinse off later with warm water.
2. Do this every day till you get enough results. It is suitable for all the skin types.

Caution: If you are allergic to dairy products, stop using this remedy as it can worsen the condition.

13. Lemon

The combination of lemon and yoghurt together works wonders for blackheads. It can also tighten the pores, reduce blackheads and also lighten the skin tone. Salt is another remedy that works as an exfoliator.

How to Use:

1. Mix all the ingredients like lemon juice, yoghurt and salt together. Make a paste and gently scrub with it. Leave it for some time. Rinse off with warm water.
2. Repeat this after every alternate day.
3. It is suitable for all the skin types

14. Coconut Oil

This might come as a surprise to you, but even coconut oil works well on the blackheads. It has lauric acid which works well as an antimicrobial agent. Besides this, coconut oil also nourishes your skin and helps to eliminate the dead skin cells.

How to Use:

1. Apply this oil on the affected areas and massage well with it. Leave it for some time and let it get absorbed into your skin. Do this every night.
2. This remedy is suitable for dry skin type.

15. Castor Oil

Castor oil is known for its cleansing properties. It can cure all the skin impurities and also unclog the pores leading to exclusion of blackheads.

How to Use:

1. Apply a very thin layer of castor oil on the affected area and massage it for a while. Leave it for some time. If you feel its too greasy for your skin, take off the excess oil. Use a cotton ball to do this.
2. Do this every night before you head to bed. This one is best suited for dry skin.